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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: Tiempo Libre

Angel Romero December 27, 2017 No Comments Cuban musicTiempo LibretimbaUnited States of America

Childhood friends Tiempo Libre’s members individually fled from Cuba and eventually reunited in Miami where they enjoyed thriving careers performing touring and recording with such…

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Artist Profiles: Steep Canyon Rangers

Angel Romero December 27, 2017 No Comments BluegrassThe Steep Canyon RangersUnited States of America

The North Carolina-based Steep Canyon Rangers are Mike Guggino (mandolin), Charles Humphrey III (bass), Woody Platt (guitar), Nicky Sanders (fiddle) and Graham Sharp (banjo). The…

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Artist Profiles: The Renegades

Angel Romero December 27, 2017 No Comments calypsosteelpanThe RenegadesTrinidad and Tobago

The Renegades is the most famous steel band from Trinidad and Tobago. In 1997 they won their third consecutive “Panorama” (National Championship) and entered in…

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Babel Med Music 2018 World Music Showcase Cancelled

World Music Central News Room December 27, 2017 No Comments Babel Med Musicworld music

The Association Latinissimo announced that it can no longer stage the 14th Babel Med Music Festival that would have taken place March 15 – 17,…

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Emerging Korean Composer Presents Her First Album

Angel Romero December 26, 2017 No Comments Cho JungonkyuKim BoraKorean musicLee Go WoonLee JinSeol

Lee Go Woon – Leegowoon’s First Piece (Joeun Music, 2017) Leegowoon’s First Piece is the debut album by Korean composer Lee Go Woon (이고운). The…

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Artist Profiles: The Lee Boys

Angel Romero December 25, 2017 No Comments bluessacred steelThe Lee BoysUnited States of America

Part of the “Sacred Steel” movement, Florida band the Lee Boys (most of whom are related) put pedal steel guitar at the front of their…

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Artist Profiles: Finlay MacDonald

Angel Romero December 25, 2017 No Comments bagpipeFinlay MacDonaldScotlandScottish music

Finlay MacDonald was born in 1978. He is a Scottish bagiper and composer. Finlay MacDonald started learning the highland bagpipe at the age of ten…

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Artist Profiles: The Dillards

Angel Romero December 25, 2017 No Comments BluegrassThe DillardsUnited States of America

The Dillards’ Rodney Dillard (guitar) and Douglas Dillard (banjo) grew up playing music with their family and friends including a teenaged John Hartford in Missouri.…

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Artist Profiles: Dan Tyminski

Angel Romero December 25, 2017 No Comments BluegrassDan TyminskiUnited States of America

Dan Tyminski was born on June 20, 1967 in Rutland, Vermont. He is one of the most recognizable and popular male vocalists in bluegrass. Since…

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Artist Profiles: The Blind Boys of Alabama

Angel Romero December 25, 2017 1 Comment gospelThe Blind Boys of AlabamaUnited States of America

Formed in the late 1930s, The Blind Boys of Alabama predate Elvis Presley, Little Richard and Al Green. While a huge gospel sensation back in…

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