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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
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    Bluegrass With Heart: Shelton & Williams Share “Shifting Sand”

    World Music Central News Room April 3, 2026 No Comments
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    Sami Yusuf Unveils Transfixing Single “Being”

    World Music Central News Room March 31, 2026 No Comments
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    Ashby Frank Salutes a Festival Original, “Stokes County Buck Dancing Man”

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    Salsa Artist Anthony Almonte Talks to the Moon

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Monty Alexander

Angel Romero September 29, 2018 1 Comment JamaicaJazzMonty AlexanderReggae

Monty Alexander was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica where he began piano lessons at the age of six. As a youngster, he was often…

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Artist Profiles: Luciano

Angel Romero September 29, 2018 No Comments JamaicaLucianoReggae

In 1995, Luciano signaled the arrival of a new reggae star that could touch all segments of the reggae market. Vocally, he drew from the…

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Artist Profiles: Lloyd Parks

Angel Romero September 29, 2018 No Comments JamaicaLloyd ParksReggae

Lloyd Parks is a reggae vocalist and bass player. He was born in Kingston, Jamaica on May 26, 1948. In the late 1960s, he performed…

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Artist Profiles: Don Carlos

Angel Romero September 29, 2018 No Comments Don CarlosJamaicaReggae

Euvin Spencer, better known as Don Carlos, was born in Kingston, Jamaica on June 29, 1952. He is a legendary Reggae artist who grew up…

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Artist Profiles: Dub Syndicate

Angel Romero September 29, 2018 No Comments DubDub SyndicateJamaicaReggae

Dub Syndicate Dub Syndicate was born in the early 1980’s as an outgrowth of Roots Radics’ massive success in creating the modern dancehall reggae sound.…

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Artist Profiles: Ernest Ranglin

Angel Romero September 29, 2018 1 Comment Ernest RanglinJamaicaJazzReggae

Ernest Ranglin was born June 19, 1932 and grew up in the small town of Robin’s Hall in the Parish of Manchester, a rural community…

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Artist Profiles: Everton “Blender”

Angel Romero September 29, 2018 No Comments dancehall reggaeEverton "Blender"JamaicaReggae

One of the few Jamaican singers to truly bridge the gap between the roots and dancehall reggae styles is the man known as Everton “Blender.”…

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Artist Profiles: Ky-Mani Marley

Angel Romero September 28, 2018 No Comments JamaicaKy Mani MarleyReggae

Ky-Mani Marley is the only child of table tennis champion Anita Belnavis and reggae icon Bob Marley. He was born in Falmouth, Jamaica. His East…

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Artist Profiles: Junior Reid

Angel Romero September 28, 2018 No Comments dancehall reggaeJamaicaJunior ReidReggae

Reggae icon Delroy Junior Reid, best-known for his international hit “One Blood”, which sold over 2 million copies. The former member of reggae supergroup Black…

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Artist Profiles: Junior Marvin

Angel Romero September 28, 2018 No Comments Bob MarleyJamaicaJunior MarvinReggae

Junior Marvin (aka Junior Kerr, aka Junior Hanson) was born Donald Hanson Marvin Kerr Richards, Jr.. He is a Jamaican born guitarist. Junior Marvin was…

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