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0May 21, 2013
The Fado of Francisco Fialho

Francisco Fialho Portugal: Best of Fado (ARC Music) A former member of the Portuguese group Raizes do Fado, this acoustic album showcases vocalist Francisco Fialho. He is accompanied by Antonio…
0May 20, 2013
Alluring Kalimba Fusion

Njacko Backo & Kalimba Kalimba Here Below, Nothing is Impossible – Ici Bas, Rien N’est Impossible (independent release NB2013, 2013) Cameroonian kalimba virtuoso Njacko Backo is a well-known name in…
0May 20, 2013
Songbird Riddim to Feature Reggae Artists from Virgin Islands and Beyond

I Grade Records announced the release of the Songbird Riddim album – the first installment of the Zion I Kings Riddim Series. The Songbird Riddim includes a lineup of 16…

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U.S. Postal Service Issues Stamp Honoring Tejano Music Icon Lydia Mendoza

Posted on May 19, 2013 | No Comments
The U.S. Postal Service announced the launch of a new Music Icons stamp series with the issuance of a stamp honoring Lydia Mendoza, one of the first and greatest stars...
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Explosive Caribbean Infused Creole Jazz

Posted on May 18, 2013 | No Comments
Etienne Charles Creole Soul (Culture Shock Music, 2013) Trumpeter Etienne Charles’s Creole Soul isn’t World Music Central’s usual fare, but because our readers are clever, worldly and there’s probably a...
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Canadian Act Kalan Wi Wins Native American Music Award

Posted on May 18, 2013 | No Comments
Canadian world music group Kalan Wi Won the Award for Best Historical / Linguistic Recording at the 14th Annual Native American Music at the Seneca Niagara Hotel & Casino in...
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