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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
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    Salsa Artist Anthony Almonte Talks to the Moon

    World Music Central News Room March 29, 2026 No Comments

Album reviews

The Piano Art of the Possible

Angel Romero October 23, 2017 No Comments Fer Isellapiano

  Fer Isella – The Art of the Possible (Limbo, 2017) The Art of the Possible is a solo piano album by Argentine musician and…

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Rising Celtic Fiddle Talent Matt Tighe

Angel Romero October 23, 2017 No Comments Celtic musicfiddleIrish folk musicMatt Tighe

Matt Tighe – Matt Tighe (Greentrax Recordings, 2017) Matt Tighe is an excellent fiddler from South London in the UK. On his self-titled album he…

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The Green’s Marching Orders

Angel Romero October 22, 2017 No Comments ReggaeThe Green

The Green – Marching Orders (Easy Star Records, 2017) The Green, one of the most popular crossover reggae bands in the USA, has released Marching…

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Events

globalFEST 2018 Announces Lineup

Angel Romero October 21, 2017 No Comments Ava RochaCongolese musicDelgresEva SalinaGrand TapestryIberi ChoirJarlath HendersonJupiter & OkwessLa Dame BlancheMariachi Flor De ToloacheMiramarMohsen NamjooPeter StanThornetta Davis

American world music showcase globalFEST has announced the artists set to perform during its 15th Anniversary on January 14, 2017 in New York City. globalFEST…

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Awards

Winners of The 17th Annual Native American Music Awards Announced

World Music Central News Room October 20, 2017 No Comments American Indian musicMickie JamesNative American musicNative American Music AwardsNorthern Cree

  The 17th Annual Native American Music Awards were held on Saturday, October 14th at the Events Center at Seneca Niagara Resort and Casino in…

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Flow’s Timeless Comforting Music

Angel Romero October 20, 2017 No Comments Fiona JoyFlowJeff OsterLawrence Blattnew ageWill Ackerman

Flow – Flow (LMB Music, 2017) Flow is a supergroup of musicians who have been involved with New Age music for many years. The term…

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Book Reviews

Raising the Rhythms

Madanmohan Rao October 19, 2017 No Comments James Asher

James Asher – Raising the Rhythms (Free Spirit Entertainment, 1999) Citing influences from the Caribbean, America, India, Africa and Middle East, this promises to be…

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The Fascinating History of the Ilú Keké Drums

Angel Romero October 18, 2017 No Comments Afro-Cuban musicbatá drumCuban music

Ilú Keké. Transmisión en la Eritá Meta (Sendero Music/Music Works NYC, 2016) Ilú Keké is an album dedicated to the batá drums, a set of…

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The Vintage Sound of The Peruvian Andes

Angel Romero October 18, 2017 1 Comment cumbiaPeruvian music

Various Artists – Andina: The Sound of The Peruvian Andes 1968-1978 (Tiger’s Milk/Strut, 2017) Andina: The Sound of The Peruvian Andes 1968-1978 is a compilation…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Omer Ihsas

Angel Romero October 17, 2017 No Comments Omer IhsasSudanSudanese music

Omer Ihsas is one of the most respected singers and composers of Darfur. He has led a band for over 20 years, composing songs that…

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