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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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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

Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Songhoy Blues

Angel Romero December 9, 2018 No Comments Malian musicSonghoy Blues

Songhoy Blues is a Malian desert blues band based in Bamako, Mali formed by Garba Touré, Aliou Touré, Oumar Touré and Nathanael Dembélé Songhoy Blues…

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Awards

Rainforest World Music Festival Receives Asia-Pacific Excellence Award in Dublin

World Music Central News Room December 9, 2018 No Comments Rainforest World Music FestivalSharzede Salleh Askor

The Chief Executive Officer of Sarawak Tourism Board (STB), Sharzede Salleh Askor, received the Asia-Pacific Excellence Award for the category of Film & Video in…

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Events

Celebrated Singer-Songwriter Javier Ruibal to Present New Album in Madrid

World Music Central News Room December 9, 2018 No Comments Javier RuibalSpanish music

Spanish singer-songwriter Javier Ruibal will be presenting his new album titled “Paraísos Mejores” (Better paradises) at Sala Galileo Galilei in Madrid on December 14 and…

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Gifts

2018 Holiday Gift Guide – Day 3

TJ Nelson December 8, 2018 No Comments Eric ClaptonStevie Ray Vaughn

More goodies… Audio-Technica AT-LP120BK-USB Direct-Drive Professional Turntable (USB & Analog), Black Blank Guitar Tab Notebook 2h Note Music T-shirt black cat Quan Jewelry, treble clef…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Rodrigo Leão

Angel Romero December 8, 2018 1 Comment MadredeusOs PoetasPortugalPortuguese musicRodrigo LeãoSétima Legião

Rodrigo Leão is one of the greatest Portuguese composers of his generation. This great Portuguese musician, founding member of the Madredeus group and key element…

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Artist Profiles: Ronda dos Quatro Caminhos

Angel Romero December 8, 2018 No Comments PortugalPortuguese musicRonda dos Quatro Caminhos

Ronda dos Quatro Caminhos is one of the most important groups in the Portuguese traditional folk music scene. The group was formed in the early…

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Artist Profiles: Sara Tavares

Angel Romero December 8, 2018 1 Comment Cape Verdean musicPortugalPortuguese musicSara Tavares

Sara Tavares was only 16 years old, when she won two of Portugal’s most prestigious TV music contests. Born out of a second generation Cape…

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Artist Profiles: Terrakota

Angel Romero December 8, 2018 No Comments PortugalPortuguese musicTerrakota

Terrakota is a Portuguese world fusion band that generates “organic music” rooted in sub-Saharan Africa, that absorbs sounds from the Sahara, the Caribbean, the West…

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Album reviews

Eddie Palmieri’s Loving Tribute to Iraida Palmieri

Angel Romero December 8, 2018 No Comments Eddie PalmieriLatin jazz

Eddie Palmieri – Mi Luz Mayor (Uprising Music/Ropeadope, 2018) Mi Luz Mayor (My Greater Light) is dedicated to Iraida, Eddie Palmieri’s late wife, who was…

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Gifts

2018 Holiday Gift Guide – Day 2

TJ Nelson December 7, 2018 No Comments kazoosinging bowl

There can be no doubt that music can engage the mind and body.  Beyond lowering stress, improving mood and helping one to sleep, music can…

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