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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

Album reviews

Arnaud Ciapolino’s Splendid Flutes

Angel Romero February 7, 2018 No Comments Arnaud CiapolinoCeltic musicflute

Arnaud Ciapolino – Serenità (Paker Prod PAKER PROD 017, 2015) Serenitá showcases the versatility of flute wizard Arnaud Ciapolino. O his solo debut, the Breton…

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Engaging Squeezebox Fest

Angel Romero February 6, 2018 No Comments accordionDavid MunnellyKepa JunkeraMarkku LepistöRiccardo TesiSamurai AccordionSimone Bottasso

Samurai Accordion – Te (Visage Music, 2017) Five of the leading European accordion players got together to record an album and tour combining their talents.…

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Events

Flamenco Festival London Announces 2018 Program

World Music Central News Room February 5, 2018 No Comments Flamenco

Flamenco Festival London is set to open on February 14th. Mujer y Creación (Women and Creativity) is the motto of the 15th anniversary of Flamenco…

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CRASHfest 2018 to Deliver a Formidable World Music Festival in Boston

World Music Central News Room February 4, 2018 No Comments CRASHfest

CRASHfest 2018 will transform the House of Blues club into an indoor world music festival bringing an eclectic mix of global music to Boston music…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Neguinho da Beija-Flor

Angel Romero February 4, 2018 No Comments BrazilBrazilian musicNeguinho da Beija-Florsamba

Luiz Feliciano Antonio Marcondes, better known as Neguinho da Beija-Flor, was born in Nova Iguaçu, Brazil on June 29, 1949. He is considered one of…

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New CDs and digital releases

The Gloaming to Release Live Album

World Music Central News Room February 4, 2018 No Comments Celtic musicIrish musicThe Gloaming

To celebrate their upcoming sold-out residency at Dublin’s National Concert Hall. Irish music superband The Gloaming plans to release Live at the NCH, a live…

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Tour Announcements

Mokoomba Announces Winter 2018 United States Tour

World Music Central News Room February 4, 2018 No Comments MokoombaZimbabwean music

  Zimbabwean band Mokoomba, an increasingly popular world music act, will be touring the United States in February and March 2018 in support of its…

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Events

Miguel Zenón to Perform Benefit Concerts for Puerto Rico

World Music Central News Room February 3, 2018 No Comments JazzMiguel ZenónPuerto Rican music

Renowned saxophonist and composer Miguel Zenón is set to perform with the MIT Festival Jazz Ensemble, featuring Fred Harris, music director, and clarinetist/composer Evan Ziporyn…

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New CDs and digital releases

Mehmet Polat Announces Ud Album ‘Ageless Garden’

World Music Central News Room February 3, 2018 No Comments Mehmet Polatoudud

Mehmet Polat has announced the release of a new ud album titled Ageless Garden. “‘Music has been the best language with which to express my…

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18th Annual Brazilian Carnaval in Los Angeles to Present Samba Star Neguinho da Beija-Flor

World Music Central News Room February 2, 2018 No Comments Neguinho da Beija-Florsamba

Samba star Neguinho da Beija-Flor is set to perform on February 24th, 2018 at Cafe Club Fais Do-Do in Los Angeles. Considered one of the…

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