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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

Events

WOMAD UK Anounces 2019 Lineup

World Music Central News Room March 6, 2019 No Comments

Pioneering British world music festival WOMAD UK has announced the artists scheduled to perform in 2019. The festival will take place from Thursday, Jul 25…

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Album reviews

Delicately-crafted Contemporary and Traditional Visions of the Kora

Angel Romero March 5, 2019 No Comments Dawda JobartehGambian musickora

Dawda Jobarteh – I Met Her By The River (Sterns Africa, 2019) Denmark-based Gambian kora maestro Dawda Jobarteh showcases the many faces of the kora…

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Events

The Apollo Theater and World Music Institute to Present Africa Now 2019

World Music Central News Room March 4, 2019 No Comments African musicdancehall reggae

The Apollo Theater, in partnership with World Music Institute, will present the 7th edition of the annual Africa Now! festival on Saturday, April 13 at…

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Top Spanish Artists to Perform at Flamenco Festival at Joe’s Pub in New York

World Music Central News Room March 4, 2019 No Comments Antonio ReyChano DomínguezDiego GuerreroFlamencoMaría TerremotoSergio de Lope

The Flamenco Festival Festival returns March 7 through March 17, 2019 to expose this World Heritage artistic expression with eight performances on the intimate stage…

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Interviews

Interview with Oud Maestros Le Trio Joubran

Angel Romero March 3, 2019 No Comments Arabic musicLe Trio JoubranPalestinian musicworld fusionworld music

Le Trio Joubran is an acclaimed ensemble featuring the Joubran brothers: Samir, Wissam and Adnan. The three musicians are oud (Arabic lute) maestros and play…

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Tour Announcements

Celebrated Malian Singer Fatoumata Diawara Announces 2019 North American Tour

World Music Central News Room March 2, 2019 No Comments Fatoumata DiawaraMalian music

Malian singer-songwriter and guitarist Fatoumata Diawara will be touring North America in March and April to support her new Shanachie Records album Fenfo (“Something To…

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Album reviews

A Tribute to the Groundbreaking Kentucky Colonels

Angel Romero March 2, 2019 No Comments BluegrassKentucky ColonelsmandolinRoland White

Roland White – A Tribute to the Kentucky Colonels (Mountain Home Records ‎MH17242, 2018) Mandolin virtuoso and vocalist Roland White recorded A Tribute to the…

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Events

Festival International de Louisiane Unveils 2019 Lineup

World Music Central News Room March 1, 2019 No Comments Festival International de LouisianeSepteto Santiagueroworld music

Festival International de Louisiane has released its 2019 concert lineup. This year’s artists will include Dobet Gnahoré (Ivory Coast), Moonlight Benjamin (Haiti), and the United…

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Charts

Le Trio Joubran Tops the March 2019 Transglobal World Music Chart

World Music Central News Room February 28, 2019 No Comments Arabic musicLe Trio JoubranoudPalestinian musicud

The Long March by Le Trio Joubran is the number one album in the March 2019 Transglobal World Music Chart. Le Trio Joubran features three…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Alison Krauss

Angel Romero February 28, 2019 2 Comments Alison KraussBluegrassfiddle

Alison Krauss was born July 23, 1971 in Decatur, Illinois, but was raised in Champaign, Illinois. She began studying classical violin at five years old…

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