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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

East Nash Grass
Bluegrass

East Nash Grass Unveils New Single “Time At Hand”

World Music Central News Room October 11, 2022 No Comments BluegrassEast Nash Grassworld music

Nashville-based band East Nash Grass have a new single titled “Time At Hand” (Mountain Fever Records). The song was written by band member Harry Clark,…

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Hodíla ízba Explores rites of passage

Angel Romero October 10, 2022 No Comments Hodíla ízbaworld music

Hodíla ízba – Rites (hodíla ízba, 2022) Russian band Hodíla ízba dedicates its latest album “Rites” to traditional rites of passage. The songs narrate the…

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Ángela Zarzuela
Awards

Ángela Zarzuela Wins Flamenco Contest for Female Guitar Players

World Music Central News Room October 10, 2022 No Comments Ángela ZarzuelaCertamen de guitarra con nombre de mujerFlamencoworld music

Spanish guitarist Ángela Zarzuela won the first ‘Certamen de guitarra con nombre de mujer’ (Guitar contest with a woman’s name) award. The contest was organized…

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Events

Paige Su to Perform at 2022 World Music Festival @ Taiwan

World Music Central News Room October 10, 2022 No Comments harpPaige SuTaiwanese musicworld fusionworld music

Paige Su is set to perform at the 2022 World Music Festival @ Taiwan on October 15, 2022, Saturday, 7:00PM – 7:30PM (GMT+8) Taiwanese artist…

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​Rocky Dawuni - Neva Bow Down
Music videos

​Rocky Dawuni Launches “Neva Bow Down” Video

World Music Central News Room October 9, 2022 No Comments Ghanaian musicReggaeRocky Dawuniworld fusionworld music

​Rocky Dawuni, Ghana’s world music star and activist, has released a music video for the song “Neva Bow Down.” On “Neva Bow Down” Rocky got…

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Volume Five
Bluegrass

Volume Five Reveals new single, “Losing My Religion”

World Music Central News Room October 9, 2022 No Comments BluegrassVolume Fiveworld music

“Losing My Religion” (Mountain Fever Records) is the new single by Volume Five. Not to be confused with the R.E.M. hit song, Volume Five’s “Losing…

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Cover of the album Música de Las Américas by Miguel Zenón
Album reviews

Miguel Zenón‘s Vision of the history of the American Continents

Angel Romero October 8, 2022 No Comments Miguel ZenónPuerto Rican musicsaxophoneworld jazz

Miguel Zenón – Música de Las Américas (Miel Music, 2022) “Música de Las Américas” (Music of the Americas), the latest album from acclaimed Puerto Rican…

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YK Band poster
Events

YK Band to Perform at 2022 World Music Festival @ Taiwan

World Music Central News Room October 8, 2022 No Comments Kuan Yinworld fusionworld musicYerko LorcaYK Band

YK Band are set to perform at the 2022 World Music Festival @ Taiwan on October 16, 2022, Sunday, 4PM – 4:30PM (GMT+8). This combo…

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Sister Sadie in 2022
Artist Profiles Bluegrass

Artist Profiles: Sister Sadie

Angel Romero October 7, 2022 No Comments BluegrassSister Sadieworld music

Acclaimed bluegrass band Sister Sadie was formed in 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. The all-femalemembers range from acclaimed veterans to rising newcomers, who have won individual…

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Acoustic Syndicate - All In Time
Album reviews

Acoustic Syndicate ‘s Flavorful American Roots Music

Angel Romero October 7, 2022 1 Comment Acoustic SyndicateAmericanaBluegrasssouthern rockworld music

Acoustic Syndicate – All In Time (Organic Records, 2022) Acoustic Syndicate, one of the finest American roots music bands in the current scene, has a…

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