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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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  • Album reviews

    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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  • Album reviews

    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.
    Music videos

    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.
    Music videos

    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

Album reviews

Ardent Flamenco Synergy

Angel Romero December 14, 2015 No Comments

Argentina Sinergia (Rosevil, 2014) The 3-disc set Sinergia showcases the talent of a formidable flamenco vocalist that has taken the Spanish flamenco scene by storm.…

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Concert reviews

Shradhanjali – A Tribute to Pandit Sharda Sahai ji

Liam Izod December 13, 2015 No Comments

  The Tabernacle, London, 6 December 2015 Ever thought of moving in with your music teacher? To attain mastery of their instrument, devoted tabla students…

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Awards

Austrian World Music Awards 2015 Revealed

World Music Central News Room December 13, 2015 No Comments

  The 2016 Austrian World Music Awards were revealed December 4, 2015. Federspiel won first prize. Alma took was awarded the second prize. Meanwhile, Großmütterchen…

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Interviews

Interview with Ukrainian Artist Mariana Sadovska

Angel Romero December 12, 2015 No Comments

  Ukrainian singer, actress and composer has developed a hybrid music style that combines traditional folk music and avant-garde sounds. She is scheduled to perform…

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Album reviews

A Sweet Convertible Ride into a Latin Music Wonderland

TJ Nelson December 11, 2015 No Comments

Grupo Fantasma Problemas (Blue Corn Music, 2015) Music fans will know Grupo Fantasma from releases like 2001 self-titled Grupo Fantasma, 2005’s Movimiento Popular, 2006’s Grupo…

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Gifts

World Music Central’s 2015 Gift Guide, Day 10

TJ Nelson December 10, 2015 No Comments

                  Classic Rock Edition Trivial Pursuit Board Game – 600+ Questions On Music

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Gifts

World Music Central’s 2015 Gift Guide, Day 9

TJ Nelson December 9, 2015 No Comments

               

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Interviews

Interview with Russian Street Folk Band Debauche

Angel Romero December 9, 2015 No Comments

  New Orleans-based band Debauche is one of the acts scheduled to perform at the 2015 edition of North American world music showcase globalFEST. The…

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Concert reviews

“Words Adorned”: The Sound and the Fury?

Alison Andrews December 8, 2015 No Comments

  Rotarians abide by a simple but comprehensive ethical code, known as the Four-Way Test: 1) Is it the truth? 2) Is it fair to…

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Events

Joan Soriano: The Duke of Bachata to Perform in New York

World Music Central News Room December 8, 2015 No Comments bachataDominican musicJoan Soriano

Dominican musician Joan Soriano, also known as the Duke of Bachata, is set to perform on Saturday, January 30, 2016, at 8:30 p.m. at Zankel…

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