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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

Interviews

Interview with Afrobeat Master Femi Kuti

Angel Romero January 26, 2018 No Comments AfrobeatFemi KutiNigerian music

Acclaimed Nigerian musician Femi Kuti and his band Positive Force are set to release their new album One People, One World in February 2018 on…

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Album reviews

Enthralling Bondeko

TJ Nelson January 25, 2018 No Comments African musicGerald TotoLokua KanzaRichard BonaToto Bona Lokua

Toto Bona Lokua – Bondeko (No Format!, 2017) We use music for a variety of things. We use it as entertainment, to get across a…

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General News

WOMEX 2018 Call for Showcase, Conference and Film Proposals

World Music Central News Room January 24, 2018 No Comments womex

World Music Expo WOMEX is seeking music showcase, conference and film screening proposals for the 2018 edition. WOMEX 2018 will be held in Las Palmas…

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Obituaries

Acclaimed Trumpeter Hugh Masekela Dies at 78

Angel Romero January 23, 2018 No Comments Hugh MasekelaSouth African musictrumpet

South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela, a leading jazz and world music artist died today, January 23, 2018 in Johannesburg. The Masekela family issued a press…

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Deeply Mesmerizing Turkish Psychedelia

Angel Romero January 23, 2018 No Comments Minor EmpireTurkish music

Minor Empire – Uprooted (World Trip Records, 2017) Minor Empire’s impressive new album Uprooted is hard to categorize as it straddles various musical genres. It’s…

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Afrobeat Star Femi Kuti Releases Video for “One People One World”

World Music Central News Room January 22, 2018 No Comments AfrobeatFemi Kuti

Acclaimed Afrobeat musician Femi Kuti will release a new album titled One People One World next month. The music video for the album’s title track…

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Obituaries

Reggae Drummer Steve Nisbett Dies at 69

World Music Central News Room January 21, 2018 No Comments Steel PulseSteve Nisbett

Steel Pulse founder Steve “Grizzly” Nisbett died on January 18, 2018. Steve Nisbett was born in Nevis (West Indies) March 15, 1948. His family moved…

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Album reviews

Dylanesque Welsh Folk

Angel Romero January 20, 2018 No Comments Bob Delyn a'r Ebillionfolk-rockWelsh music

Bob Delyn a’r Ebillion – Dal i ‘Redig Dipyn Bach (Sain SCD2773, 2017) Dal i ‘Redig Dipyn Bach is the fifth album by Bob Delyn…

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Soothing Journey

Angel Romero January 20, 2018 No Comments new ageShambhu

Shambhu – Soothe (Acoustic Shine, 2017) As the title indicates, this is a very relaxing album, targeting the new age music market. Soothe mixes melodic…

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Events

Tal National to Perform in Brooklyn

World Music Central News Room January 19, 2018 No Comments Nigerien musicTal National

Acclaimed Nigerien band Tal National is set to perform in Brooklyn, New York, on Friday, February 23, 2018 at Littlefield. The band will be presenting…

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  • The Klezmatics Face The Music With We Were Made For These Times
  • Spanish Harlem Orchestra Joins Dudamel And New York Philharmonic For Anniversary Concerts
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