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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: Jay Begaye

Angel Romero February 16, 2017 No Comments American Indian musicJay BegayeNative American musicNavajo music

Jay Begaye is a Dine (Navajo) singer, songwriter, painter, sculptor and a former rodeo contestant. He was born and raised on the Navajo Reservation in…

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Album reviews

Feel Good Samoan Reggae

Angel Romero February 16, 2017 1 Comment J BoogReggaeSamoa

J Boog – Wash House Ting (Wash House, 2016) J Boog is part of the American reggae scene where feel good reggae is interweaved with…

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Events

KCRW’s World Festival Announces 2017 Lineup

World Music Central News Room February 15, 2017 No Comments KCRW's World FestivalReggaeSeu JorgeZiggy Marley

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association announced program for the 19th season of KCRW’s World Festival at the Hollywood Bowl. The event is a partnership between…

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Leading American Roots Festival Sneak Peek with MerleFest on the Road

World Music Central News Room February 15, 2017 No Comments Jonathan Byrd & The Pickup CowboysLocust HoneyMark BumgarnerMerlefest

MerleFest, the popular American roots music festival founded by influential musician Doc Watson will offer music fans a sneak peek of this spring’s festival with…

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Roots Music at Primavera Trompetera Festival 2017 in Spain

World Music Central News Room February 15, 2017 No Comments Jerez de la Fronteramestizo musicPrimavera Trompetera FestivalReggaeSpainworld music

The Primavera Trompetera Festival 2017 will take place March 31 – April 1 at the racetrack in Jerez de la Frontera, in southern Spain. The…

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Srdjan Beronja’s World Music Gallery

Arthur Shuey February 15, 2017 No Comments Balkan musicIndian musicMiddle Eastern musicSrdjan Beronjaworld music

Srdjan Beronja – Sounds of the East Music from the Balkans, India & the Middle East (ARC Music EUCD2696, 2017) When music listeners and explorers…

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Awards

Kalani Pe’a Wins Best Regional Roots Music Album Grammy Award

World Music Central News Room February 14, 2017 No Comments GrammyHawaiiHawaiian musicKalani Pe'a

E Walea (Kalani Pe’a Music) by Hawaiian artist Kalani Pe’a is the winenr of the Best Regional Roots Music Album at the 59th Annual Grammy…

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Sarah Jarosz Wins Best Folk Album Grammy Award

Angel Romero February 14, 2017 No Comments American folk musicGrammySarah JaroszUnited States of America

The album Undercurrent (Sugar Hill Records) by Sarah Jarosz is the winner of the Best Folk Album at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards. The other…

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Fantastic Negrito Wins Best Contemporary Blues Album Grammy Award

World Music Central News Room February 14, 2017 No Comments

The album The Last Days Of Oakland by Fantastic Negrito (Believe Global/Blackball Universe) is the winner of the Best Contemporary Blues Album at the 59th…

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Events

Acclaimed Tuvan Throat Singing Ensemble Alash to Perform at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro

World Music Central News Room February 14, 2017 No Comments Alashthroat singingTuvaTuvan music

Renowned Tuvan throat singing ensemble Alash is set to perform this Thursday, February 16 at The ArtsCenter in Carrboro, North Carolina. Alash’s musicians are maestros…

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