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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

New Releases

Balkan Taksim Releases ‘Žali Zare’ Single

World Music Central News Room April 21, 2021 No Comments Balkan musicBalkan Taksimglobal electronica

Romanian world music duo Balkan Taksim has released a new single titled ‘Žali Zare’ which is based on a popular song from Southern Serbia. The…

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Bandoneon EP from Tomás Diaz Cuarteto

World Music Central News Room April 21, 2021 No Comments Argentine musicbandoneonTomás DiazTomás Diaz Cuarteto

Berlin-based Argentine bandoneon player and composer Tomás Diaz and his band have released an EP titled “Tomas Diaz Cuarteto.” The quartet plans to release a…

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The Versatile Latin Guitar of Juan Carlos Quintero

Angel Romero April 20, 2021 1 Comment Juan Carlos QuinteroLatin jazzworld jazz

Juan Carlos Quintero – Caminando (Moondo Music, 2021) Caminando is the reissue of a long out of print album originally titled The Way Home! from…

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Natik Awayez Releases Debut Album ‘Manbarani’

World Music Central News Room April 19, 2021 No Comments Arabic musicNatik Awayezoudud

Iraqi composer and ud player Natik Awayez has released his debut album titled “Manbarani” (Sublime Frequencies). The digital edition is available now. The vinyl edition…

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Creole Blues Band Delgres Releases New Album “4:00 AM”

World Music Central News Room April 18, 2021 No Comments bluesCaribbean musicDelgres

Paris-based band Delgres has released a new album titled “4:00 AM” (PiAS Records). Delgres combines blues rock with French Caribbean music and New Orleans rhythms.…

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The Lively and Stunning Trance Music of Kasai Allstars

Angel Romero April 17, 2021 No Comments Congolese musicKasai Allstars

Kasai Allstars – Black Ants Always Fly Together, One Bangle Makes No Sound (Crammed Discs2021) Black Ants Always Fly Together, One Bangle Makes No Sound…

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Zakir Hussain at Global Arts Live Online

Steve Capra April 16, 2021 No Comments Indian musictablaZakir Hussain

The tabla is a traditional Indian instrument composed of two drums of different sizes, the smaller giving a treble sound, the larger a bass. It’s…

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Kate Conklin & Bryan Landers Announce Bulgarian Album Mesechinko Ljo

World Music Central News Room April 16, 2021 No Comments Bryan LandersBulgarian musicKate Conklin

Acclaimed vocalist and educator Kate Conklin (Cirque du Soleil) is set to release her debut album in collaboration with banjoist Bryan Landers. The album titled…

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Obituaries

Poco Co-Founder Rusty Young Dies at 75

World Music Central News Room April 15, 2021 2 Comments country-rockPocoRusty Young

Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rusty Young, founding member of influential country-rock band Poco died yesterday, April 14, 2021 of a heart attack at his home in…

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Album reviews

Sublime Rageshree and Khambaj Raga Performances from Sudeshna Bhattacharya and Tanmoy Bose

Angel Romero April 15, 2021 No Comments Indian classical musicsarodSudeshna BhattacharyatablaTanmoy Bose

Sudeshna Bhattacharya and Tanmoy Bose – Sangeet (Losen Records, 2019) Sangeet is an album of North Indian classical music by two highly esteemed musicians. Sudeshna…

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