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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.
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    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

Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: George Maggas

Angel Romero June 24, 2018 No Comments clarinetGeorge MaqqasGreeceGreek music

George Maggas (Yorgos Maggas) is one of the last great clarinet masters in Greece. He considers himself the product of rural town fairs and traditional…

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Artist Profiles: Evanthia Reboutsika

Angel Romero June 24, 2018 No Comments Evanthia ReboutsikaGreeceGreek music

Greek composer and violinist Evanthia Reboutsika was born November 6, 1958. She grew up in Kato Achaia Patron together with her brother Ploutarchos and her…

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Events

Afro-Cuban All Stars to Perform at Barbican

World Music Central News Room June 23, 2018 No Comments Afro Cuban All StarsCuban music

The celebrated Afro-Cuban All Stars are set to perform Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Barbican Hall in London. Juan de Marcos González leads the acclaimed…

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Obituaries

Acclaimed Ugandan Musician Geoffrey Oryema Dies at 65

World Music Central News Room June 22, 2018 No Comments Geoffrey OryemaUgandan musicworld music

Ugandan media, and his official Facebook site, reported today the passing of celebrated world music artist Geoffrey Oryema. Oryema was born in Uganda and had…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Areti Ketime

Angel Romero June 22, 2018 No Comments Areti KetimeGreeceGreek music

Areti Ketime (Αρετή Κετιμέ) was born July 26, 1989. She began playing santur from the age of 6. Areti grew up in a family closely…

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Artist Profiles: Angélique lonatos

Angel Romero June 22, 2018 No Comments Angélique lonatosGreeceGreek music

Born in Athens, Angélique Ionatos left her country in 1969 and moved to Belgium, and then later to France. In 1972, she recorded as a…

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Artist Profiles: Andreas Kapsalis Trio

Angel Romero June 22, 2018 No Comments Andreas Kapsalis TrioGreek musicMiddle Eastern musicUnited States of America

Andreas Kapsalis is a Greek American born in Illinois. The Andreas Kapsalis Trio represents the perfect alliance of eight-fingered guitar virtuosity, outstanding melodic themes and…

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Artist Profiles: Alkistis Protopsalti

Angel Romero June 22, 2018 No Comments Alkistis ProtopsaltiGreeceGreek music

Alkistis Protopsalti was born in 1954 in Alexandria, Egypt. Her parents were Greek. The family was forced to return to Greece when political circumstances became…

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General News

WOMEX 2018 Unveils the Second Set of World Music Showcases

World Music Central News Room June 22, 2018 No Comments womexworld music

The World Music Expo (WOMEX) revealed this week the rest of the artists selected to perform in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) in October…

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Awards

Kronos Quartet Recipient of 2018 WOMEX Artist Award

World Music Central News Room June 21, 2018 No Comments Kronos Quartet

Acclaimed string ensemble Kronos Quartet is set to receive the 2018 WOMEX Artist Award. The award ceremony will include a live concert in Las Palmas…

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