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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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  • Album reviews

    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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  • Album reviews

    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

New CDs and digital releases

Portuguese Multi-instrumentalist Madalena Palmeirim Releases Right as rain

World Music Central News Room December 22, 2019 No Comments Madalena PalmeirimPortuguese music

“Right as rain” is the first solo album from Portuguese singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Madalena Palmeirim, an artist with a 10-year long career. Lyrics are in…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Roosevelt Collier

Angel Romero December 21, 2019 No Comments Roosevelt Colliersacred steelslide guitar

Sacred steel guitar maestro master Roosevelt Collier started out playing in the House of God Church in Perrine, southern Florida, together with his uncles and…

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Album reviews

Boundary-blurring Contemporary Malian Songs

Angel Romero December 21, 2019 No Comments Kankou KouyateMalian musicMark Mulholland

Kankou – Kuma (Cannery Row Records, 2019) Rising Malian singer-songwriter Kankou joins forces with Scottish guitarist Mark Mulholland on Kuma. Kankou Kouyate is a member…

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The Extraordinary Clarinet and Lauto Sound of Epirus

Angel Romero December 20, 2019 No Comments Greek musicPetroloukas HalkiasVasilis Kostas

Petroloukas Halkias & Vasilis Kostas – The Soul of Epirus (Technotropon, 2019) Two Greek music masters, Petroloukas Halkias and Vasilis Kostas, representing different generations, present…

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Events

The Old Town School of Folk Music Announces 2020 World Music Wednesdays Season

World Music Central News Room December 20, 2019 No Comments Old Town School of Folk Musicworld music

The Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago (Illinois, USA), has announced the 2020 World Music Wednesdays season. Concerts are free, with a suggested…

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Events

Le Vent du Nord and De Temps Antan to Celebrate the Music of Quebec at Zankel Hall in New York

World Music Central News Room December 19, 2019 No Comments Canadian musicDe Temps AntanLe Vent du NordQuebecois music

On Friday, January 24, 2020, two of the finest groups from Quebec, Le Vent du Nord and De Temps Antan, will perform together in Zankel…

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Album reviews

A Marvelous Voyage through Acoustic Global Percussion and Electronics

Angel Romero December 19, 2019 No Comments percussionTom Teasleyworld fusion

Tom Teasley – All the World’s a Stage (T2 Music, 2012) American percussionist and composer Tom Teasley plays an innovative mix of acoustic percussion instruments…

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General News

Silkroad Announces Global Musician Workshop in June

World Music Central News Room December 18, 2019 No Comments Global Musician WorkshopSilkroadworld fusionworld music

Silkroad has announced the dates of its renowned Global Musician Workshop (GMW). The classes will take place at the New England Conservatory in Boston, (Massachusetts,…

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Album reviews

Deep Impressions of Monk and Reggae

Angel Romero December 17, 2019 No Comments JazzMonty AlexanderReggaeworld jazz

Monty Alexander – Wareika Hill, Rastamonk Vibrations (MACD Records, 2019) Monty Alexander, one of Jamaica’s greatest jazz musicians, celebrates two of his major influences on…

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World Music Act Bokanté Announces 2020 U.S. Tour

World Music Central News Room December 17, 2019 No Comments Bokantéworld fusionworld music

Transnational world music band Bokanté has announced a US tour in Spring 2020. Bokanté’s album What Heat is nominated for Best World Music album. What…

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