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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

Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Trad.Attack!

Angel Romero October 10, 2017 No Comments EstoniaEstonian musicTrad.Attack!

Trad.Attack! members, Sandra Vabarna, Jalmar Vabarna and Tõnu Tubli have been good friends for a long time, and have been involved in the Estonian music…

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Tour Announcements

Estonian Act Trad.Attack! On Tour in the United States

World Music Central News Room October 10, 2017 No Comments Estonian musicTrad.Attack!

Estonian Neo-Folk Trio Trad.Attack! is currently touring the United States. Trad.Attack! includes Sandra Vabarna, Jalmar Vabarna and Tõnu Tubli, musicians dedicated to carrying the folk…

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Awards

globalFEST Announces a Series of World Music Awards

World Music Central News Room October 10, 2017 No Comments globalFEST

globalFEST, the world music showcase held annually in New York City, has announced the creation of a series of awards that acknowledge leaders of professional…

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Journey to Korean Music Celebrates 10th Year in 2017

Angel Romero October 10, 2017 No Comments Journey to Korean MusicKorean music

“Journey to Korean Music,” a platform that presents the music and culture of Korea to world music professionals from around the globe will be celebrating…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Neva Ozgen

Angel Romero October 9, 2017 No Comments kemencheNeva OzgenTurkeyTurkish music

Kemenche player Neva Ozgen made history with the first solo instrumental recording by a female artist in the Turkish classical music world. On her debut…

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Album reviews

Chandrika Tandon’s Inspiring Journey

Angel Romero October 9, 2017 No Comments Chandrika TandonIndian classical musicIndian musicworld fusionworld music

Chandrika Tandon – Shivoham – The Quest (Soul Chants Music, 2017) Shivoham – The Quest is an impressive production by vocalist, composer and businesswoman Chandrika…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Neil Sparkes

Angel Romero October 8, 2017 No Comments Neil SparkesTransGlobal Underground

Neil Sparkes is a visual artist, musician and poet whose work resonates through both artistic and popular cultural worlds. Sparkes is widely known as vocalist…

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Artist Profiles: Nawang Khechog

Angel Romero October 8, 2017 1 Comment Nawang KhechogTibetan music

Born in Tibet, Nawang Khechog spent his earliest years as the child of nomads. In his boyhood he first learned to play the bamboo flute,…

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Artist Profiles: National Taarab

Angel Romero October 8, 2017 No Comments taarabTanzaniaTanzanian music

All Stars Kikundi cha Taifa (National Taarab Orchestra) of Zanzibar was founded many years ago having a flexible set up but always featuring the finest…

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Artist Profiles: Najma

Angel Romero October 8, 2017 No Comments Indian musicNajmaUnited Kingdomworld fusionworld music

Vocalist Najma Akhtar, better known as Najma, was born in 1964 Chelmsford, England. Najma has Indian ancestry and holds a degree in chemical engineering. Najma’s…

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