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0May 17, 2013
A Rebirth of the Kondi

Sorie Kondi Thogolobea (Dutty Artz, 2013) Thogolobea is the new album by Sorie Kondi, a remarkable musician from Sierra Leone. Sorie Kondi combines the traditional sounds of his thumb piano…
0May 17, 2013
SummerStage 2013 to Present Multiple Facets of Latin Music Throughout New York City

New York City’s SummerStage Festival will present one of the largest series of music by Hispanic artists in the USA. The festival includes twenty shows and forty artists over three…
0May 16, 2013
Hagere EP by Ethiopian Sensation Samuel Yirga Now Available in North America

Hagere, the debut release by Ethiopian phenomenon Samuel Yirga, is now available in North America for the very first time. Hagere, showcases the young pianist’s extraordinary playing. The EP was…

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A Rich Tapestry of Musical and Vocal Inspirations

Posted on May 15, 2013 | No Comments
Mircan Minor (UCM Productions, 2012) Music fans will recognize Mircan Kaya from previous recordings like Bizim Ninniler, Kül, Sala, Elixir and Nanni, but this musician, composer and singer from the...
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Fourteenth Annual Native American Music Awards Announce Winners

Posted on May 14, 2013 | No Comments
The Winners for the 14th Annual Native American Music Awards were announced live on Friday, May 10th in the Events Center of the Seneca Niagara Hotel & Casino in Niagara...
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Sizzling Colombia

Posted on May 14, 2013 | No Comments
Son De Pueblo Traditional Songs and Dances from Colombia (Arc Music, 2013) I suppose if you’re going to celebrate the music of Colombia you would want to travel to the...
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