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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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Featured News

  • An illustration of a Gnawa drum and karkabas (metal castanets) on top of the drum.
    Music videos

    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.
    Music videos

    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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Events

SGAE Foundation Reveals Second Edition of ‘Cante Flamenco’ in Madrid

World Music Central News Room November 30, 2021 No Comments Alejandro UdóFlamencoJuañaresKiki CortiñasMariángeles Fernández

The SGAE Foundation will present the second edition of Cante flamenco, a series devoted to flamenco singing programmed by flamenco guitarist Juan Carmona. The concerts…

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Aurelio Martinez playing guitar - Photo by Angel Romero
Events

Aurelio Martinez & The Garifuna Soul Band to Perform in New York City

World Music Central News Room November 29, 2021 No Comments Aurelio MartinezGarifuna musicHonduran musicworld music

Honduran singer-songwriter, guitarist, percussionist, and political activist, Aurelio Martinez is set to perform with The Garifuna Soul Band on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at (le)…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Miroca Paris

Angel Romero November 28, 2021 No Comments Cape Verdean musicMiroca Parisworld music

Acclaimed vocalist, percussionist, drummer, and guitarist Ademiro Paris Miranda, better known as Miroca Paris, was born in 1979 in Mindelo, São Vicente island, Cape Verde.…

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cover of the album Mirrors by Justin Stanton, Gisela João, Becca Stevens, Louis Cato and Michael League
Album reviews

Impeccable Collaboration from Five Brilliant Songwriters

Angel Romero November 28, 2021 No Comments Becca StevensGisela JoãoJazzJustin StantonLouis CatoMichael Leagueneosoulworld fusion

Justin Stanton, Gisela João, Becca Stevens, Louis Cato and Michael League – Mirrors (GroundUP Music, 2021) Mirrors is a remarkable collaboration that brings together five…

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Articles Events

Resilience and recovery: how 14 festivals and 19 bands are hosting an online music festival in the pandemic era

Madanmohan Rao November 27, 2021 No Comments Culturas 360°Le Vent du NordNamgarworld music

With continuing third and even fifth waves of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a pall on the live music industry around the world. But a…

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cover of the album My Favorite Holiday by Patricia Vonne
Album reviews

Enticing Bilingual Christmas Songs from Gifted Tejana Artist Patricia Vonne

Angel Romero November 26, 2021 No Comments cumbiaPatricia Vonnerocktejano rock

Patricia Vonne – My Favorite Holiday (Bandolera Records, 2021) Brilliant singer-songwriter, actress, filmmaker and entrepreneur Patricia Vonne continues to delight and charm with her new…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Black Santiago

Angel Romero November 25, 2021 No Comments Afro-funkAfrobeatBlack Santiago

Beninese band Black Santiago was formed in Cotonou 1964 by trumpeter and bandleader Ignace De Souza. Since the early 2000s, Black Santiago is led by…

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Events

IndiEarth XChange Announces 2nd Edition of Culturas 360° Free Online Festival

World Music Central News Room November 24, 2021 No Comments Culturas 360°world fusionworld music

IndiEarth XChange has announced the second edition of Culturas 360° in association with 13 world music festivals. The 2-day free festival will broadcast November 27…

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Obituaries

Award-Winning Native American Singer Joanne Shenandoah Dies at 64

Angel Romero November 24, 2021 1 Comment American folk musicAmerican Indian musicJoanne ShenandoahNative American music

Joanne Shenandoah, one of the leading artists in the Native American music scene, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021. Joanne Shenandoah was an influential…

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cover of the Miroca Paris live in Warsaw EP
New Releases

Miroca Paris to Release live in Warsaw EP

World Music Central News Room November 23, 2021 No Comments Cape Verdean musicMiroca Parisworld music

Famed Cape Verdean musician Miroca Paris is set to release an EP titled Miroca Paris live in Warsaw. The EP was recorded during his 10…

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