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Month: May 2010

Conferences

Folk Music from the Slovak Mountains: Lecture and Demonstration of the Fujara at American Folklife Center

World Music Central News Room May 26, 2010 No Comments

Musician Bob Rychlik will present “Folk Music from the Slovakian Mountains: Lecture/Demonstration of Fujara and Other Overtone Flutes” on Thursday, May 27, at Coolidge Auditorium, Ground…

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New Releases

Playing For Change Live CD/DVD to Be Released June 15th 2010

World Music Central News Room May 25, 2010 No Comments

For the next chapter of Playing For Change’s improbable journey, founder and architect Mark Johnson assembled a band with musicians from around the globe, many…

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Soca Stars Brought together in Soca Gold 2010

World Music Central News Room May 25, 2010 No Comments

Soca music’s big guns come together for Soca Gold 2010. Soca Gold contains the top hits, with storming rhythms and banging beats of the Caribbean…

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Album reviews

Flamenco Dreams

Angel Romero May 24, 2010 No Comments FlamencoSoniquete

Soniquete – Asignatura Flamenca (Bujio BJ-200, 2010) Soniquete is one of the most exciting projects related with Flamenco in recent years. This group, formed by…

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Events

Sierra Nevada World Music Festival Announces 2010 Lineup

Angel Romero May 24, 2010 No Comments

On June 18, 19, & 20, 2010 Mendocino county welcomes the 17th annual Sierra Nevada World Music Festival produced by Epiphany Artists. Created as an…

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Album reviews

Soulfully Stylish

TJ Nelson May 23, 2010 No Comments Malian musicSalif Keitaworld music

Salif Keita – La Différence (Emarcy Records, 2010) Listening to Salif Keita’s plumy vocals on his latest recording La Différence there can be no doubt…

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Diwali Gold Edition Released

World Music Central News Room May 23, 2010 No Comments

On May 25th Greensleeves Records releases Diwali: Gold Edition. Diwali is a festival of lights and shines with dancehall’s brightest stars. Originally released in 2002…

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Events

The Rhythm Foundation to Present Caribbean band Kassav’ in Miami

World Music Central News Room May 23, 2010 No Comments

Caribbean band Kassav‘ will be performing Saturday July 10th, 2010 at 8PM at the Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater. Kassav‘ is the…

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Renowned Jazz Violinist Regina Carter Releases Reverse Thread, a Celebration of African Folk Music

World Music Central News Room May 23, 2010 No Comments

When preeminent jazz violinist Regina Carter made the decision to record an album primarily of African folk tunes, she created a great challenge for herself:…

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The Formidable Contemporary Sounds of the Way of Saint James

Angel Romero May 22, 2010 No Comments

Various Artists Cantigas do Camiño (Boa Music/Do Fol, 2010) Spain has been celebrating Xacobeo 2010. These festivities celebrate the legendary Way of Saint James (Camino…

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