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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.
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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

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Jason Davis

Angel Romero December 30, 2021 No Comments banjoBluegrassJason DavisUnited States of America

Jason Davis was born in Ford, central Virginia. He grew up listening to bluegrass with his uncle. Davis started his career at the age of…

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Artist Profiles: Manuel Malou

Angel Romero December 30, 2021 No Comments FlamencoGypsy rumbaManuel Malourumba flamencaSpainSpanish music

Manuel Malou was born in Cuenca, Spain. He became one of the leading performers of flamenco rumba. He refers to rumba as “the authentic Spanish…

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cover of the album Zimnice from Kateřina Göttlichová
New CDs and digital releases

Zimnice, the Latest from Kateřina Göttlichová

Angel Romero December 30, 2021 No Comments BraAgasCzech musicKateřina Göttlichováworld fusion

Zimnice (Chills) is the debut solo album from Czech vocalist, composer and multi-instrumentalist Kateřina Göttlichová, a member of acclaimed group BraAgas. The eleven-song recording uses…

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Benji & Rita Unveil Animation Video

World Music Central News Room December 29, 2021 1 Comment Benji & RitaBrazilian music

Brazilian music duo Benji & Rita have released an animated video version of the song “Impetuosa Atração” (Impetuous attraction). The duo includes animation designer and…

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cover of the album Hjemve by Synnøve Brøndbo Plassen
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Marvelous Vocal Work from Rising Folk Singer Synnøve Brøndbo Plassen

Angel Romero December 28, 2021 No Comments a cappellaNorwegian folk musicSynnøve Brøndbo Plassen

Hjemve (Heilo / Grappa Musikkforlag) is the first album from talented vocalist Synnøve Brøndbo Plassen. The a cappella recording highlights the remarkable traditions of vocal…

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cover of the single Pe 'te sta' cchiù Vicino by Ilaria Graziano
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Ilaria Graziano Releases “Pe ‘te sta’ cchiù Vicino” from the Film The Walking Liberty

World Music Central News Room December 27, 2021 No Comments Ilaria GrazianoItalian music

Vocalist Ilaria Graziano, one of the greatest performers of Italian neofolk provides vocals in the song “Pe ‘te sta’ cchiù Vicino” which is part of…

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cover of Mi Deyah Again by Beres Hammond
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Jamaican Stars Beres Hammond and Wickerman Release “Mi Deyah Again”

World Music Central News Room December 27, 2021 2 Comments Beres HammondJamaican musicReggaeWickerman

Two iconic Jamaican artists, Beres Hammond and Wickerman, have collaborated on an up-tempo, feel-good reggae track titled “Mi Deyah Again”. Acknowledging that the world has…

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cover of the album Pé na txon by Judepina
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Cape Verdean Artist Judepina Releases Pé na txon

World Music Central News Room December 26, 2021 No Comments Cape Verdean musicJudepinaworld fusionworld music

Pé na txon is the title of the self-released album from Cape Verdean musician Inácio Judepina. The world music album portrays the daily life of…

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Folk Alliance International 2022 Conference Rescheduled

World Music Central News Room December 25, 2021 No Comments American folk musicFolk Alliance Internationalworld music

Folk Alliance International has rescheduled its 2022 conference. The event will take place May 18-22, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. The hybrid conference will combine…

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ROMP Bluegrass and Roots Festival Announces 2022 Initial Lineup

World Music Central News Room December 24, 2021 No Comments American folk musicBluegrassROMP Festival

ROMP Festival will take place June 22-25, 2022 at Yellow Creek Park, located in Owensboro, Kentucky. The four-day music event will celebrate bluegrass and American…

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