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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: Solas

Angel Romero December 3, 2017 No Comments Celtic musicIrish folk musicSolasUnited States of America

Solas is the most important Irish music band based in the United States. The group plays fiery instrumental medleys for which they’ve become famous as…

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Artist profiles: Sierra Hull

Angel Romero December 3, 2017 1 Comment BluegrassmandolinSierra HullUnited States of America

Sierra Dawn Hull was born September 27, 1991 in Byrdstown, Tennessee. She began playing mandolin at age eight and quickly became noted on the national…

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Artist profiles: Siân James

Angel Romero December 3, 2017 No Comments harpSiân JamesWalesWelsh music

Siân James is the most important folk singer in Wales. Coming from a small village in heart of Wales Siân James was brought up in…

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Artist profiles: Shurahibeel Ahmed

Angel Romero December 3, 2017 No Comments Shurahibeel AhmedSudanSudanese music

Shurahibeel Ahmed was born in Omdurman in central Sudan in 1935 and arrived to the capital Khartoum at a time when the lyric songs of…

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Artist profiles: Shu-ni Tsou

Angel Romero December 3, 2017 No Comments Chinese musicdiziShu-ni TsouTaiwan

Shu-ni Tsou started learning to play dizi at the age of ten at the National Taiwan Junior College of Performing Arts and went on to…

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Artist profiles: Silly Wizard

Angel Romero December 3, 2017 1 Comment Celtic musicScotlandScottish musicSilly Wizard

Silly Wizard was one of the most phenomenal Scottish bands. It played the essence of Scottish music throughout Europe and North America for over two…

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Artist profiles: Shooglenifty

Angel Romero December 3, 2017 1 Comment Celtic musicScotlandScottish musicShooglenifty

Shooglenifty is one of Scotland’s unique exports. This six-piece band is credited for being the originators of ‘acid-croft,’ a fiery and infectious blend of Celtic…

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Artist profiles: Sheila Chandra

Angel Romero December 2, 2017 No Comments Indian musicSheila ChandraUnited Kingdomworld fusion

Singing at her family home at age 12, Sheila Chandra discovered her voice – an instrument which has beguiled and mesmerized her audiences around the…

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Artist profiles: Abduvali Abdurashidov

Angel Romero December 2, 2017 No Comments Abduvali AbdurashidovShashmaqamTajik musicTajikistan

Abduvali Abdurashidov created the Academy of Shashmaqam to offer rigorous training to a highly select group of talented young performers. The center receives support from…

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Artist profiles: Shammi Pithia

Angel Romero December 2, 2017 No Comments Indian musicShammi PithiaUnited Kingdomworld fusion

Shammi Pithia is a British Asian composer and producer based in east London. Shammi follows the path of great artists such as Nitin Sawhney, Talvin…

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