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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
  • 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
  • Anthony Almonte's cover artwork. Two filtered images of the artist.
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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: Salih Bilgin

Angel Romero November 28, 2017 No Comments neySalih BilginTurkeyTurkish music

Salih Bilgin is one of the leading ney virtuosos in Turkey today. Bilgin is the primary student of Niyazi Sayin, the greatest living ney player…

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Artist Profiles: Sainkho Namtchylak

Angel Romero November 28, 2017 No Comments RussiaSainkho Namtchylakthroat singingTuvan music

Sainkho Namtchylak combines Tuvan throat singing, experimental jazz, classical, electronica and Buddhism. She is Tuva’s most celebrated female vocalist. Sainkho was born in 1957 in…

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Spellbinding Taos

Angel Romero November 28, 2017 No Comments Bijan ChemiraniEfrén LópezGreek musicMiddle Eastern musicStelios Petrakisworld fusion

Efrén López – Stelios Petrakis – Bijan Chemirani – Taos (Buda Musique, 2017) Taos brings together three outstanding instrumentalists representing various Mediterranean cultures. Efrén López…

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Artist Profiles: Sabah Fakhri

Angel Romero November 27, 2017 No Comments Arab-Andalusian musicArabic musicSabah FakhriSyriaSyrian music

Sabah Fakhri is one of the foremost master vocalists of the Arab world. He was born in Aleppo, Syria in 1933. His talent was recognized…

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A Jazz Flute Celebration

Angel Romero November 27, 2017 No Comments JazzLatin jazzNestor Torres

Nestor Torres – Jazz Flute Traditions (Alfi Records, 2017) Puerto Rican flute virtuoso Nestor Torres celebrates jazz, classical and Latin jazz stylings on Jazz Flute…

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Artist Profiles: Rua Macmillan

Angel Romero November 26, 2017 No Comments fiddleRua MacmillanScottish musicUnited Kingdom

From Nairn in the Scottish Highlands, fiddler Rua Macmillan has quickly made a name for himself as one of the stars in the highly competitive…

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Artist Profiles: Rosario

Angel Romero November 26, 2017 No Comments FlamencoGypsy rumbapopRosario

María del Rosario González Flores, better known as Rosario, was born November 4, 1963 in Madrid, Spain. She grew up in a family of renowned…

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Exhilarating BKO

Angel Romero November 26, 2017 No Comments BKOBKO QuintetMalian music

BKO – Mali Foli Coura (Buda Musique, 2017) Mali continues to produce some of the most fascinating acts in West Africa. One if the finest…

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Artist Profiles: Rosa Zaragoza

Angel Romero November 25, 2017 No Comments Rosa ZaragozaSephardic musicSpain

Rosa Zaragoza is a Sephardic music singers. She has performed at most Mediterranean music festivals and in Europe, the United States of America and Israel.…

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Artist Profiles: Rory Campbell

Angel Romero November 25, 2017 No Comments bagpipeRory CampbellScotlandScottish musicUnited Kingdom

Rory Campbell is widely regarded as one of Scotland’s finest pipers and tunesmiths. Rory was a cornerstone of Deaf Shepherd’s sound since its earliest days.…

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