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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
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    Salsa Artist Anthony Almonte Talks to the Moon

    World Music Central News Room March 29, 2026 No Comments

New CDs and digital releases

Historias Cantadas from Gaiteros de Pueblo Santo

Angel Romero July 13, 2021 No Comments Colombian musicGaiteros de Pueblo Santo

Colombian band Gaiteros de Pueblo Santo released Historias Cantadas on Yawaro Records in 2020. The group from Barranquilla led by Marlon Peroza specializes in traditional…

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Ashley Maher: The Adventuress

Dorothy Johnson-Laird July 13, 2021 No Comments African musicAshley Maher

Ashley Maher is a tall, slender woman with a river of red hair. She is a vocalist, songwriter, and dancer. The pandemic has not slowed…

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Events

The Library of Congress to present Neli Andreeva Bulgarian Concert

World Music Central News Room July 12, 2021 No Comments Bulgarian musicNeli Andreeva

Bulgarian singer Neli Andreeva is set to perform on July 14, 2021 at noon. She will present a set of traditional songs of Bulgaria. The…

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Mandinka Percussion Collaboration

Angel Romero July 12, 2021 No Comments BalimayapercussionWest African music

Balimaya – Balimaya (Buda Musique, 2019) Balimaya is the title of the album from Balimaya, a project that brought together musicians from Europe and West…

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Hebridean Celtic Festival Program for 2021

World Music Central News Room July 11, 2021 No Comments Celtic musicColin MacleodFaraHebridean Celtic FestivalRed Hot Chilli PipersSaltfishfortyScottish musicSianStaranTumbling Souls

Hebridean Celtic Festival (HebCelt) has scheduled a mix of hybrid live and digital event performances by Scottish artists. The festival will take place July 14-17,…

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Album reviews

Spirited Ugandan Afrojazz

Angel Romero July 10, 2021 No Comments AfrojazzMilégéUgandan music

Milégé – Afwoyo (Naxos World, 2020) Milégé are an AfroJazz outfit from Uganda, a group of young talented musicians whose enthusiasm is derived from the…

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Events

Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival Returns in October 2021

World Music Central News Room July 10, 2021 No Comments American folk musicBluegrassShakori Hills Grassroots Festival

After a two-year break, the 17th Annual Fall Shakori Hills GrassRoots Festival of Music & Dance will take place on October 7-10, 2021. This will…

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Album reviews

Samba and Bossa Nova from France

Angel Romero July 9, 2021 No Comments bossa novaBrazilian musicsambaSambuca

Sambuca – Luz (Prodastar, 2020) Sambuca is a France-based duo. Virtuoso musician Roberto Stimoli (7-string guitar) and Irene Amata (vocals) play samba, bossa nova and…

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Events

First Flamenco Festival in Benidorm

World Music Central News Room July 9, 2021 No Comments Festival Flamenco BenidormFlamenco

The resort town of Benidorm in eastern Spain will host a flamenco festival for the first time. The Cultural Federation of Andalusia in the Southern…

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Album reviews

Greek World Fusion from the Island of Paros

Angel Romero July 8, 2021 No Comments Giorgos VentourisGreek musicworld fusionworld jazz

Giorgos Ventouris – Hohlakas (Violins Productions, 2019) The album “Hohlakas” from Greek double-bass player Giorgos Ventouris brought together some of Greece’s greatest musicians from the…

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