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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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  • Album reviews

    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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  • An illustration of a Gnawa drum and karkabas (metal castanets) on top of the drum.
    Music videos

    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.
    Music videos

    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

Entoto Band - Entoto Band
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Entoto Band ‘s Ethiofunk

Angel Romero March 11, 2023 No Comments Entoto BandEthiojazzEthiopian musicworld music

Entoto Band – Entoto Band (Guitar Globetrotter Recordings, 2023) Entoto Band is a crossover band deeply inspired by the irresistible Ethiopian dance music from the…

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Events

Budapest Ritmo Festival Reveals 2023 Program

World Music Central News Room March 11, 2023 No Comments Budapest Ritmo Festivalworld fusionworld music

Budapest Ritmo Festival in April 2023 promotes a four-day exploration of music, featuring stops in countries like Egypt, Iceland, Mali, Ukraine, and Spain, among others.…

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Yumi Kurosawa - Photo by Gail Hadani
Album reviews

Varied Treasures: The Album Edition

Tom Orr March 10, 2023 No Comments world fusionworld music

My latest round of reviewed singles can be found elsewhere on this site and, I hope, are worth seeking out. Here is a look at…

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Logical Fleadh - Logical Fleadh
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Logical Fleadh, Irish and Scottish Trad Propelled with Rock Rhythms

Angel Romero March 10, 2023 No Comments Celtic musicEthan Taylor SellersLogical Fleadhworld music

Logical Fleadh – Logical Fleadh (2023) The decidedly upbeat album “Logical Fleadh” is a product of a collaboration between two bands, Tautologic (rock) and Character…

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Kroke - Loud Silence
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Exquisite and Elegant Kroke

Angel Romero March 10, 2023 1 Comment KrokePolish musicworld fusionworld music

Kroke – Loud Silence (Oriente Musik, 2022) Kroke has consistently maintained their passion for delightful and finely-crafted music throughout their 30-year career, as evidenced by…

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The Mesmerizing Sitar: Why We Can’t Resist Its Charms

Angel Romero March 9, 2023 No Comments Indian classical musicRavi Shankarsitarworld fusionworld music

The sitar, an Indian classical stringed instrument with a body made from a gourd base, features both sympathetic and melody strings. It is most commonly…

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Solomane Doumbia - Ségou to Lagos
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Acclaimed Musician and Songwriter Solomane Doumbia Celebrates Malian-Nigerian Connection

Angel Romero March 9, 2023 No Comments Malian musicSolomane Doumbiaworld fusionworld music

Solomane Doumbia – Ségou to Lagos (2023) “Ségou to Lagos” is Solomane Doumbia’s tribute to Afrobeat. First and foremost, the album is above all a…

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David Broza - La Mujer Que Yo Quiero
Album reviews

David Broza Releases Exceptional Spanish Version of “Ha’isha She’iti”

Angel Romero March 9, 2023 No Comments David BrozaFlamencoIsraeli musicSpanish musicworld music

David Broza – La Mujer Que Yo Quiero (2023) On January 27, 2023, David Broza unveiled his latest work, “La Mujer Que Yo Quiero.” This…

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Yumi Kurosawa - Photo by Gail Hadani
Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Koto Innovator Yumi Kurosawa

Angel Romero March 8, 2023 No Comments JapanJapanese musicworld fusionworld musicYumi Kurosawa

Yumi Kurosawa, born into a family of koto players in Japan, started her koto studies at the age of three with her parents, Kazuo and…

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Events

Guitarist Alejandro Hurtado to Perform at Teatro Flamenco Madrid

World Music Central News Room March 8, 2023 No Comments Alejandro HurtadoFlamencoflamenco guitarworld music

Círculo Flamenco de Madrid will be continuing its concert series for its tenth season on March 9th, 2023 with a special night dedicated to concert…

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