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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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  • 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.
    Music videos

    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

Earthkry's new EP Dandy Shandy
New Releases

Earthkry Unveils New EP ‘Dandy Shandy’

World Music Central News Room January 23, 2023 No Comments EarthkryReggaeworld fusionworld music

Roots reggae and rock fusion band Earthkry has released a new EP titled “Dandy Shandy” (Wash House Music Group). On the new record, EarthKry highlights…

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Music videos

Award-Winning Shooglenifty Documentary coming to Scottish Cinemas

World Music Central News Room January 23, 2023 No Comments Celtic musicScottish musicShoogleniftyworld fusionworld music

Heading West, the extraordinary new documentary film about Shooglenifty, one of the most innovative Scottish music bands ever formed in the 1990s, is set to…

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Album reviews

Lia’s Tantalizing Songs Rooted in South America

Angel Romero January 22, 2023 No Comments Argentine musicSiaworld fusionworld music

Lia – Como Una Flor Sin Raíces (Lia, 2023) “Como Una Flor Sin Raíces” (Like a flower without roots) presents the songs of talented and…

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Events

La Linea 23 – The London Latin Music Festival Announces 2023 Lineup

World Music Central News Room January 21, 2023 No Comments Jorge DrexlerLa LineaLatin American musicSusana Bacaworld music

London Latin Music Festival La Linea will return in 2023 with its trademark mix of international stars and the brightest emerging talent from across the diverse music scene…

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Awards

The 8th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) Reveals List of Winners

World Music Central News Room January 21, 2023 No Comments Adekunle GoldAfrican musicAzayaBaaba MaalGutu AberaIsmaël LôTeddy Afroworld fusionworld musicYoussou N'Dour

The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) announced the names of the winners of its 8th edition. These are the winners in categories related to world…

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Soulful and Vivid Recreations of Folk Songs from Castilla y León

Angel Romero January 21, 2023 No Comments AlicornioCastilian folk musicCastilla y LeónSpanish musicValladolidworld music

Alicornio – Luna de mayo (Alicornio, 2023) “Luna de mayo” presents the superb contemporary folk music of Alicornio, a talented duo from Valladolid (Castilla y…

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Obituaries

Influential Folk-Rock Musician David Crosby Dies at 81

World Music Central News Room January 19, 2023 No Comments American folk musicDavid Crosbyfolk-rockThe Byrds

Award-winning folk-rock vocalist and songwriter David Crosby passed away on January 19, 2023. He was 81. David Van Cortlandt Crosby, better known as David Crosby,…

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Moonlight Benjamin - Haut là haut
New Releases

Moonlight Benjamin Releases New Single “Haut là haut”

World Music Central News Room January 19, 2023 No Comments Haitian musicMoonlight BenjaminVoodoovoodoo rockworld music

Haitian voodoo rock queen Moonlight Benjamin has released a new single titled “Haut là haut.” The blues rock song will appear in her upcoming album…

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Niño Josele in Stellar Conversation with Jazz and Salsa Icons

Angel Romero January 19, 2023 No Comments Chick CoreaFlamencoflamenco guitarNiño JoseleRuben Bladesworld fusionworld music

Niño Josele – Galaxias (2022) Niño Josele’s new album, “Galaxias,” released in late 2022, is a showcase of his musical passions. First and foremost, flamenco…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Taraf de Caliu

Angel Romero January 18, 2023 1 Comment Gypsy musicRomaniaRomanian musicTaraf de CaliuTaraf de Haidouksworld music

Romanian ensemble Taraf de Caliu is a reincarnation of famed Gypsy (Roma) band Taraf de Haidouks. The founding members of Taraf de Haidouks were reunited…

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