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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.
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    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: Djalu Gurruwiwi

Angel Romero February 13, 2018 No Comments AustraliaDjalu Gurruwiwi

Djalu Gurruwiwi – Abridged Biography Djalu Gurruwiwi is a senior member of the Galpu clan and an internationally reknown didgeridoo maker and player. His status…

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Artist Profiles: Didjworks

Angel Romero February 13, 2018 2 Comments AustraliaDidjworks

Simon 7, founder of Nature Beat Music and band Didjworks, hails from Melbourne Australia and lived in New York City for over 10 years. After…

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Artist Profiles: Bugarigarra

Angel Romero February 13, 2018 No Comments AustraliaBugarigarra

Bugarigarra is an aboriginal Australian group formed by Jowandi, Janawang and Garimba. Jowandi is a Metis Didjeridu player, singer and percussionist from the North West of…

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Artist Profiles: Big Sky

Angel Romero February 13, 2018 No Comments AustraliaNoel Quinlan

Noel Quinlan is an Australian composer who has lived for many years in the Orient, particularly in Hong Kong and China. He started Big Sky…

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Events

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

World Music Central News Room February 12, 2018 No Comments Africa Now!African musicBlack CoffeeJeff MillsTony Allen

The Apollo Theater in partnership with World Music Institute will present its annual festival Africa Now! on Saturday, March 3. The show presents emerging and…

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Madison Celtic Festival 2018 Program Announced

World Music Central News Room February 12, 2018 No Comments Celtic musicLunasa

Madison Celtic Festival will take place during the weekend of March 9th-10th, 2018. The two headliners this year are Lúnasa and We Banjo 3. The…

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WOMAD Cáceres Announces Additional Acts, Including Oumou Sangaré

World Music Central News Room February 12, 2018 No Comments Elemotho GaalelekweOumou SangaréWOMAD Caceres

World music festival WOMAD Cáceres will be celebrating its 27th edition from Thursday, May 10 through Sunday, May 13, 2018. In addition to previously announced…

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Rahim AlHaj Releases Video for “Running Boy”

World Music Central News Room February 12, 2018 No Comments Iraqi musicRahim AlHaj

Iraqi composer and ud maestro Rahim AlHaj has released a short film for the musical piece “Running Boy”. The composition appears in his recent album…

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Artist Profiles: Shoghaken Ensemble

Angel Romero February 11, 2018 No Comments ArmeniaArmenian musicShoghaken Ensemble

  Drawing upon Armenian ancient traditions, Shoghaken renders lullabies, folk dances and love songs from Armenia’s various regions.  The Ensemble made their debut U.S. appearance…

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Artist Profiles: Mar del Plata Tango Orchestra

Angel Romero February 11, 2018 No Comments ArgentinaMar del Plata Tango Orchestratango

Mar Del Plata Tango Orchestra was created in 1997 by the Mar del Plata city council. Its first official performance held at Colón Theater on…

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