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0May 24, 2013
The Celtic Fiddle Festival Announces 20th Anniversary UK Tour May – June 2013

Renowned ensemble Celtic Fiddle Festival will be touring the UK from May 29th – June 16th 2013 to celebrate its 20th Anniversary. Celtic Fiddle Festival will also present its new…
0May 23, 2013
Exceptional Celtic Music Maestros

Sylvain Barou ~ Dónal Lunny ~ Pádraig Rynne Triad (Rlb Records, 2013) Three Celtic music master instrumentalists get together on Triad to present one of the finest recordings of contemporary…
0May 22, 2013
Tribute to Ismael Rivera with Moncho Rivera in the Bronx

SummerStage will present a Tribute to Ismael Rivera with Moncho Rivera on Tuesday June 25, 2013 at Saint Mary’s Park in Bronx (New York). As a successful tropical music vocalist,…

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The Fado of Francisco Fialho

Posted on May 21, 2013 | No Comments
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...
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Alluring Kalimba Fusion

Posted on May 20, 2013 | No Comments
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...
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Songbird Riddim to Feature Reggae Artists from Virgin Islands and Beyond

Posted on May 20, 2013 | No Comments
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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