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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”

    World Music Central News Room March 30, 2026 No Comments
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    Salsa Artist Anthony Almonte Talks to the Moon

    World Music Central News Room March 29, 2026 No Comments

Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Toubab Krewe

Angel Romero December 30, 2017 No Comments Malian musicToubab KreweUnited States of Americaworld fusion

Toubab Krewe is an instrumental quintet based in Asheville, North Carolina that fuses West African music with American rock. The five members who are childhood…

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Masterful Recreations of Carnatic Ragas by Akshara

Angel Romero December 30, 2017 No Comments AksharaCarnatic musicIndian musicworld fusion

Akshara – In Time (Blue Skinned God Records, 2017) In Time is the debut album by Akshara, a world fusion ensemble rooted in Carnatic music…

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Artist Profiles: Toshi Reagon

Angel Romero December 29, 2017 No Comments American folk musicgospelToshi ReagonUnited States of America

Born in Atlanta and raised in Washington DC, Toshi Reagon cites her musical abilities from her family. Both parents belonged to SNCC’s (Student Non-Violent Coordinating…

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Artist Profiles: Tony Vacca

Angel Romero December 29, 2017 No Comments Tony VaccaUnited States of Americaworld fusion

Tony Vacca is an innovative percussionist composer and producer. Over the course of his career he has made a habit of pushing the already adventurous…

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Artist Profiles: Tony Trischka

Angel Romero December 29, 2017 No Comments banjoBluegrassTony TrischkaUnited States of America

Tony Trischka is one of the most influential banjo players in the American roots music world. In his 40 plus years as a consummate banjo…

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Artist Profiles: Vicente Soto “Sordera”

Angel Romero December 29, 2017 No Comments FlamencoSpainVicente Soto "Sordera"

Vicente Soto “Sordera” was born in Jerez de la Frontera (Spain) in 1954. He belongs to one of the most important Flamenco families “Los Sordera”.…

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Flamenco Vocalist and Innovator Perrate

Angel Romero December 29, 2017 No Comments FlamencoSpainTomas de Perrate

Tomás Fernández Soto, initially known as Tomás de Perrate and later as simply Perrate, was born June 6th, 1964 in Utrera (Sevilla province), Spain into…

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Artist Profiles: Tito Alcedo

Angel Romero December 29, 2017 No Comments FlamencoGypsy jazzSpainTito Alcedo

Antonio Alcedo Gil, “Tito Alcedo” was born in 1958 in Barbate (Cádiz province), in southern Spain. He is a self-taught guitarist since the age of…

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Artist Profiles: Wafir

Angel Romero December 29, 2017 No Comments SudanSudanese musicWafirworld fusion

Madrid-based Wafir Sheikh al-Din Gibril is a talented multi-instrumentalist from Sudan. He’s almost a living orchestra, gifted with an incredible musicianship. He plays ud, accordion,…

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Artist Profiles: Wang Fei

Angel Romero December 29, 2017 No Comments ChinaChinese musicguqinqinWang Fei

Wang Fei is an award-winning artist, published writer and accomplished musician who has toured internationally. Wang Fei was professionally trained in literature, music and art…

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