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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

cover of Latin Jazz Project, Vol. 2 by Ray Obiedo
Album reviews

Dynamic, Refreshing and Breezy Ray Obiedo

Angel Romero January 25, 2022 No Comments

Ray Obiedo – Latin Jazz Project, Vol. 2 (Rhythmus Records, 2021) Guitarist and composer Ray Obiedo has released the second volume of his Latin Jazz…

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cover of the album Ardile by Lakhdar Hanou Ensemble
New CDs and digital releases

Argile, the Latest from Lakhdar Hanou Ensemble

World Music Central News Room January 25, 2022 No Comments Arabic musicLakhdar HanouMiddle Eastern musicworld fusion

“Argile” (clay) is the new album from Lakhdar Hanou Ensemble, led by French-Algerian ud player Lakhdar Hanou.  This time, the ensemble turns its attention towards…

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cover of the album Immortal Tradition by Finnish band Ritva Nero
Music videos

Finnish Folk Metal Band Ritva Nero Releases Video from Immortal Tradition

World Music Central News Room January 25, 2022 No Comments Finnish musicRitva Nero

Finnish band Ritva Nero, described as a folk metal act, has a new album titled “Immortal Tradition“. The band has released a music video of…

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cover of the album A la manera artesana by Vigüela
New CDs and digital releases

Vigüela’s Artisan Way

World Music Central News Room January 24, 2022 1 Comment Castilian folk musicCastilla-La ManchaSpanish musicVigüela

Spanish folk ensemble Vigüela has a new album titled “A la manera artesana” (In the artisan way) scheduled for release in February 2022. The new…

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Rokia Koné
Music videos

Rokia Koné Unveils New Video, ‘Kurunba’

World Music Central News Room January 24, 2022 No Comments Malian musicRokia Koné

Rising Malian artist Rokia Koné has released another new video titled ‘Kurunba‘. The song will appear in Koné’s upcoming album “Bamanan“. On ‘Kurunba’, Rokia sings…

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New CDs and digital releases

Bill King’s Summerheat Reissue, Where Reggae Meets 1970s Strings

World Music Central News Room January 23, 2022 No Comments Bill KingReggae

The 1979 single Summerheat by Bill King is available again as a reissue on the 7 Arts label. The tune combines reggae beats, 1970s soul…

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María Terremoto
Events

Flamenco Week at Expo Dubai 2020

World Music Central News Room January 23, 2022 No Comments FlamencoMaria Terremoto

Flamenco music and dance will be the highlight January 18-27 at the World Expo Dubai 2020 (which is taking place in 2021 and 2022). The…

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Events

Simon Shaheen with the Near Eastern Music Ensemble to Perform in Manhattan

World Music Central News Room January 23, 2022 No Comments Arabic musicSimon Shaheen

The World Music Institute (WMI) will present Simon Shaheen with the Near Eastern Music Ensemble on Friday, February 25, 2022, at Kaufman Music Center in…

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Kiran Ahluwalia and her band at Globalfest 2022
Concert reviews

Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST 2022, Day 3

Angel Romero January 22, 2022 No Comments Al Bilali SoudanbaglamaglobalFEST 2022Kel Tamashek musicKiran AhluwaliaTiny Desk meets globalFESTTuareg musicTufan DerinceTufan Derince Groupworld fusionworld music

The final set of Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST 2022 showcases took place on Thursday, January 20 at 8:00 p.m. This was an outstanding set featuring…

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Elza Soares
Obituaries

Brazilian Music Icon Elza Soares Dies at 91

World Music Central News Room January 21, 2022 1 Comment Brazilian musicElza Soaressamba

Legendary Brazilian samba and jazz vocalist Elza Soares passed away on January 20, 2022. She had a long career, that spanned decades, performing samba, jazz…

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