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    Sam Bergquist Finds the Sweet Spot Between Satire and Soul on Devils & Doves

    Sam Bergquist — Devils & Doves (self-released, 2026) Sam Bergquist’s 2026 album Devils & Doves charts the tension between hope and doubt, humor and heartache,…

    Ryan Emmert April 9, 2026 No Comments
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    Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials Return With Slideways

    Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials – Slideways (Alligator Records, 2026) Slideways, the grand new album from Chicago blues band Lil’ Ed & The Blues…

    Ryan Emmert April 8, 2026 No Comments
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    A Soundtrack Fit for a Sultan: Kamperman’s Prince Achmed Shines Beyond the Screen

    Steven Kamperman – Prince Achmed (Zennez Records ZR2025013, 2025) Dutch composer and multi-instrumentalist Steven Kamperman brings new life to Die Abenteuer des Prinzen Achmed (1926),…

    Tyler Bennet April 7, 2026 No Comments
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    Ana Crismán Revolutionizes Flamenco with Her Harp

    Ana Crismán Arpa Flamenca — Arpaora (Andalouse Alhambra / InOuïe Distribution, 2026) Spanish harpist Ana Crismán has released her debut album Arpaora internationally in physical…

    Angel Romero April 6, 2026 No Comments
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    Jazz, Raga, And Black Holes: Quadrature Plots Debut Black Hole Blues

    Quadrature – Black Hole Blues (Deko Entertainment, 2025) Black Hole Blues is Quadrature’s debut album. The quartet grew out of the long-running Brooklyn Raga Massive…

    Tyler Bennet April 5, 2026 No Comments
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Featured News

  • An illustration of a Gnawa drum and karkabas (metal castanets) on top of the drum.
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    Desert Blues Band Tarwa N-Tiniri Weaves Gnawa and Amazigh Music on “Nbina”

    World Music Central News Room April 9, 2026 No Comments
  • A protest-style illustration shows three raised hands against a beige background: a black clenched fist on the left, a red hand in the center pointing upward, and a black open palm on the right with an eye symbol. Along the bottom, blocky lettering reads We Were Made For These Times by The Klezmatics.
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    The Klezmatics Face The Music With We Were Made For These Times

    World Music Central News Room April 8, 2026 No Comments
  • Sufian Ararah - Asdaa cover artwork. An interior space with arched columns.
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    Oud Maestro Sufian Ararah Revisits Memory on “Asdaa”

    World Music Central News Room April 5, 2026 No Comments
  • Shelton & Williams Shifting Sand cover artwork. An image of a house over sand dunes.
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    Bluegrass With Heart: Shelton & Williams Share “Shifting Sand”

    World Music Central News Room April 3, 2026 No Comments
  • Sami Yusuf sitting leaning against a wall. An architecturally ornate building is behind him.
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    Sami Yusuf Unveils Transfixing Single “Being”

    World Music Central News Room March 31, 2026 No Comments
  • Ashby Frank Stokes County Buck Dancing Man cover artwork. A photo of the dancer jumping.
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    Ashby Frank Salutes a Festival Original, “Stokes County Buck Dancing Man”

    World Music Central News Room March 30, 2026 No Comments

General News

CDstands.com Goes Vertical With CD Display Boxes That Attach To A Store’s Cash Register Or Wall.

admin September 12, 2003

Mailton, New Jersey – CDstands.com is rolling out its new line of CD / DVD Pocket Boxes. The Pocket Box can go just about anywhere.…

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Events

Folk Alliance Early Bird Registration Ends October 1

Angel Romero September 12, 2003

Silver Spring, Maryland, USA – The 16th Annual International Folk Alliance Conference will take place in San Diego February 2003. The organization’s executive director, Phyllis…

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Tour Announcements

Young Flamencos Tour North America

Angel Romero September 10, 2003

Granada, Spain – Spanish flamenco ensemble Taller de Compás will be touring North America for the first time in September of 2003.  The band will…

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Youssou N’Dour and Nothembi at Closing Concert of World Music Festival: Chicago 2003

Angel Romero September 10, 2003

Chicago, USA – Internationally-acclaimed vocalist Youssou N’Dour from Senegal and award-winning musician Nothembi from South Africa are featured in the double-bill closing concert for World…

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Berlin Presents New Perspectives from India

Angel Romero September 9, 2003

Berlin, Germany – From 19 September to 16 November 2003,body.city – New Perspectives from India presents, for the first time in Germany, a comprehensive overview…

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New World Music Venue in New York

Angel Romero September 9, 2003 Satallaworld music

New York, USA – New York city has a new venue for world music. Satalla is located at 37 West 26th Street (between Broadway &…

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Worldvoice 2003

Angel Romero September 8, 2003

London, England – A series of concerts centeted on international choral music, under the name of Worldvoice 2003, will take place at London’s Queen Elizabeth…

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Album reviews

Rocky Mountain high

Patricia Herlevi September 8, 2003 Native American musicR. Carlos Nakaiworld music

R. Carlos Nakai – Sanctuary (Canyon Records, 2003) There are many among us who can say that Navajo-Ute flautist R. Carlos Nakai is the first Native…

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Aztec Reggae

Patricia Herlevi September 7, 2003 ReggaeVick Silvaworld music

Vick Silva – Roots Man Dance (Rhombus Records) Los Angeles based Chicano musician-producer Vick Silva offers 11 tracks of Aztec-influenced reggae on Roots Man Dance. The…

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Songs of the Desert

Patricia Herlevi September 6, 2003 desert bluesTinariwenworld music

Tinariwen – The Radio Tisdas Sessions (World Village, 2002) Blues returning to its African roots can be heard in the Malian nomadic group, Tinariwen’s debut release,…

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  • The Klezmatics Face The Music With We Were Made For These Times
  • Spanish Harlem Orchestra Joins Dudamel And New York Philharmonic For Anniversary Concerts
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