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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.
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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.
    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

General News

Ugandan Singer Rachel Magoola Elected Member of Parliament 2021 for Bugweri District

World Music Central News Room March 26, 2021 No Comments Rachel MagoolaUgandan music

Ugandan singer-songwriter, dancer, and politician Rachel Magoola was elected to Uganda’s Parliament as the women’s representative in Bugweri District. “My Bugweri People, thank you for…

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Events

virtualWOMEX Announces Extended Program In April 2021

World Music Central News Room March 26, 2021 No Comments virtualWOMEXwomexworld music

World music expo WOMEX has announced its upcoming virtualWOMEX Extended Programme, featuring films, conference and networking sessions. The virtual event will take place Friday, April…

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Sakili’s Creole Sounds from the Indian Ocean

World Music Central News Room March 26, 2021 No Comments Sakilisega

Sakili is a band from Rodrigues island in the Indian Ocean. Sakili is set to release Creole Sounds from the Indian Ocean (ARC Music) on…

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Culturas 360°, Online Transnational World Music Showcase

World Music Central News Room March 25, 2021 No Comments Culturas 360°world music

IndiEarth XChange in association with 8 world and international music festivals have launched a global initiative for culture and music. Culturas 360° is a new…

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Music videos

Esbe releases Transglobal Underground Re-Mix of My Love Knows No Bounds

World Music Central News Room March 25, 2021 No Comments Esbeworld fusionworld music

British artist Esbe has released a music video with the Transglobal Underground re-mix of her song “My Love Knows No Bounds.” “As a diversion from…

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Album reviews

Irresistible Cuban Dance Music from Héctor Valentín

Angel Romero March 24, 2021 No Comments bolerosCuban musicCuban rumbaHéctor Valentínson cubanotimba

Héctor Valentín – Me Quité (Tumi Music, 2021) Me Quité is the new album from captivating Cuban singer Héctor Valentín Larrondo Ricardo, better known as…

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Music videos

Havana Meets Kingston – Part 2 presents New Version of “Lagrimas Negras”

World Music Central News Room March 24, 2021 No Comments Beatriz MárquezCuban musicHavana Meets KingstonJamaican musicReggaeSly Dunbar

A new version of the classic song “Lagrimas Negras” (Black Tears) features acclaimed Cuban singer Beatriz Márquez, together with some of Jamaica and Cuba’s most…

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New Releases

Montparnasse Musique Unveil ‘Panter’ Featuring Kasai Allstars

World Music Central News Room March 23, 2021 No Comments

Montparnasse Musique has rolled out a single titled ‘Panter’ featuring Kasai Allstars. The track is the first release on Real World Records’ new imprint, Real…

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Events

Afro Roots Fest Miami Beach Returns in May 2021

World Music Central News Room March 23, 2021 No Comments Afro Roots FestFulu MizikiPhillip MontalbánRichard BonaRoosevelt CollierVieux Farka Touré

Afro Roots Fest Miami Beach is set to return on Saturday, May 1, 2021. The concerts will take place at the North Beach Bandshell 1.…

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Music videos

Norwegian Act NOÊTA Release video single ‘Above and Below’

World Music Central News Room March 22, 2021 No Comments NOÊTANorwegian music

Ethereal Nordic folk band NOÊTA has released the video single ‘Above and Below’ taken from its upcoming new album “Elm.” The new album is scheduled…

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