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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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  • Album reviews

    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.
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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

Articles

Cuba, Paradise Found

John Philpott May 21, 2021 2 Comments

Writer and musician John Phillpott recalls the trip of a lifetime when he became entranced by the hypnotic sounds of Cuba: As a lifelong fan…

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Events

Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino to Present New Album Meridiana Tonight Via Youtube and Facebook

World Music Central News Room May 20, 2021 No Comments Canzoniere Grecanico SalentinoItalian musictarantaworld music

One of Italy’s finest world music acts, Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino (CGS) will stream the presentation of its new album Meridiana tonight, May 20. The streaming…

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Events

Afro Roots Fest Free Event at Islamorada in Florida

World Music Central News Room May 20, 2021 No Comments Afro Roots Fest

South Florida’s Afro Roots Fest will present two shows May 29-30, 2021 at Islamorada’s Morada Way Arts & Cultural District in the Florida Keys. The…

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New CDs and digital releases

Bhajan, New Album from Bagga Khan

World Music Central News Room May 20, 2021 No Comments Bagga KhanbhajanIndian music

Amarrass Records has announced the release of the album Bhajan from Indian artist Bagga Khan. Hindu bhajans are performed on celebrations such as weddings. Bagga…

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Celebrated Reggae Artists Sly & Robbie to Release New Album “Red Hills Road”

World Music Central News Room May 19, 2021 No Comments dancehall reggaeJamaican musickuminamentoSly & Robbie

Legendary Jamaican artists Sly & Robbie are set to release a new album titled “Red Hills Road” on May 21, 2021 in the United States,…

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Music videos

Cecilia Gauna Unveils “Rosa del Desierto” Music Video

World Music Central News Room May 18, 2021 No Comments Argentine musicCecilia Gauna

Acclaimed Argentine artist Cecilia Gauna has unveiled a new music video featuring the single “Rosa del Desierto“. The track appears on Gauna’s recent album “Delfines.”…

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New CDs and digital releases

Cuban Artist Miriela Zaré Announces Debut Album

World Music Central News Room May 17, 2021 No Comments

Miriela Cañizares, better known artistically as Miriela Zaré, has announced the release of her debut album titled “En mi Renacer” (Tumi Music). Miriela was born…

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Awards

Still Life Wins 2020 Andrea Parodi World Music Award

World Music Central News Room May 16, 2021 No Comments Andrea Parodi AwardsStill Lifeworld music

The band Still Life from Barcelona, Spain is the winner of the 2020 Premio Andrea Parodi (Andrea Parodi Award), a European contest focused on world…

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Iranian composer Ehsan Matoori Announces The Voices and Bridges

World Music Central News Room May 16, 2021 1 Comment Ehsan MatooriMiddle Eastern musicPersian musicworld fusionworld music

Iranian composer Ehsan Matoori has announced the release of a new album titled The Voices and Bridges, scheduled for release July 16 release on the…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Christine Salem

Angel Romero May 15, 2021 No Comments Christine Salemmaloya

Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Christine Salem was born on December 20, 1971 in Saint-Denis, Reunion Island. Christine Salem started singing at the age of eight, and…

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