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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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  • 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
  • Anthony Almonte's cover artwork. Two filtered images of the artist.
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    Salsa Artist Anthony Almonte Talks to the Moon

    World Music Central News Room March 29, 2026 No Comments

Andy Leftwich - The American Fiddler
New CDs and digital releases

Fiddle Wizard Andy Leftwich Unveils The American Fiddler Album

World Music Central News Room October 30, 2022 No Comments Andy LeftwichBluegrassCeltic musicold timeworld music

“The American Fiddler” (Mountain Home Music Company) is the new album by Andy Leftwich, one of the finest American violin players in the bluegrass scene.…

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Cover of the album Dreams For Sale by Theo & Brenna
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Dreams For Sale, Debut Album by Theo & Brenna

World Music Central News Room October 29, 2022 No Comments BluegrassTheo & Brennaworld music

Dreams For Sale (Mountain Fever Records) is the debut bluegrass album by Kentucky sibling duo Theo & Brenna. “When we were putting together the track…

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Elephant Sessions
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Artist Profiles: Elephant Sessions

Angel Romero October 29, 2022 1 Comment Celtic musicElephant SessionsfolktronicaScottish musicworld music

Elephant Sessions is a progressive folk band from the Highlands of Scotland that was formed in 2012. Gigging extensively throughout the UK, they quickly built…

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Conjunto Ingeniería
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Conjunto Ingeniería Anthology Compiled by El Palmas & El Dragón Criollo

World Music Central News Room October 28, 2022 No Comments boogalooConjunto IngenieríamambosalsaVenezuelan musicworld music

The newly released compilation, simply titled “Conjunto Ingeniería,” includes songs cherry-picked by El Palmas Music from across the group’s career. The album captures all the…

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Mamak Khadem - Say Her Name
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Mamak Khadem Pays Tribute to Mahsa Amini and the Women of Iran with Benefit EP “Say Her Name”

World Music Central News Room October 28, 2022 No Comments Mahsa AminiMamak KhademPersian musicworld fusionworld music

Renowned Iranian singer Mamak Khadem, one of the finest vocalists in the world music scene, is set to release an EP titled “Say Her Name”…

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Gavin Fairhall Lever
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Gavin Fairhall Lever Release Debut Album

World Music Central News Room October 28, 2022 No Comments Celtic musicEnglish Folk musicGavin Fairhall Leverworld music

The Gavin Fairhall Lever trio has released its self-titled debut album. Recorded in Northern Ireland by producer Julie McLarnon, this 12 track album presents fresh,…

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Habib Koité - Photo by Dirk Leunis
Events

Habib Koité to Perform at City Winery in New York City

World Music Central News Room October 28, 2022 No Comments Habib KoitéMalian musicworld music

Renowned Malian guitarist and composer Habib Koité is set to perform on Sunday, November 13, 2022, at the City Winery New York City. Habib Koité…

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Oumou Sangare - Photo by Holly Whittaker
Events

Malian Star Oumou Sangaré Adds Will Calhoun’s Mali Project to Apollo Debut

World Music Central News Room October 27, 2022 No Comments global musicOumou SangaréWill Calhounworld fusionworld music

Acclaimed Malian singer Oumou Sangaré is set to perform at the famed Apollo Theater onSaturday, October 29, 2022. In addition to Sangaré, Will Calhoun’s Mali…

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SunDub - Spirits Eats Music
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SunDub to Release “Spirits Eats Music”

World Music Central News Room October 27, 2022 No Comments ReggaeSundubworld fusionworld music

SunDub is set to release the new album “Spirits Eats Music” (Easy Star Records) on November 11, 2022. SunDub is the Brooklyn-based five piece ensemble…

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Chancha Via Circuito - Cometa
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‘Cometa,’ New Single by Chancha Via Circuito

World Music Central News Room October 27, 2022 No Comments Chancha Via Circuitofolktronicaglobal electronicaworld fusionworld music

‘Cometa’ (Wonderwheel Recordings) is the new single by Argentine artist Chancha Via Circuito. The song will appear in his upcoming new album, ‘La Estrella.’ Chancha…

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