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Month: May 2010

Album reviews

Navajo Horses

Angel Romero May 21, 2010 No Comments

Jay Begaye with Tiinesha Begaye Horses Are Our Journey (Canyon Records CR-6467, 2010) Singer, drummer and composer pays tribute to horses in his latest recording,…

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Tour Announcements

Playing For Change Band Summer 2010 Tour Dates Announced

World Music Central News Room May 21, 2010 No Comments

The Playing For Change Band will be performing in the United States this summer, including special performances at The Hollywood Bowl and New York’s SummerStage.…

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Renowned Tuareg and Woodabe Band Etran Finatawa Returns to North America in July of 2010

World Music Central News Room May 20, 2010 No Comments

The stars of the Niger desert, Tuareg and Woodabe nomads Etran Finatawa return to the United States and Canada for the third time this July.…

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Al Ain Centre for Music in the World of Islam Attracts Renowned Musicians and Researchers

World Music Central News Room May 20, 2010 1 Comment

Abu Dhabi – Al Ain Centre for Music in the World of Islam, which was founded by the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage…

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Elizabeth Ayoub Makes Her New York Debut with “Sin Fronteras”

World Music Central News Room May 20, 2010 No Comments

Alwan for the Arts will present Lebanese singer-songwriter Elizabeth Ayoub (vocals and guitar ) in performance on May 22, 2010. The event will be held…

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Hay Festival 2010 in Wales to Present World Music Treasures

World Music Central News Room May 19, 2010 No Comments

Hay Festival 2010 will be held Thursday 27 May to Sunday 6 June in Hay on Wye, in Wales. The festival will present an eclectic…

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Album reviews

Music and Memories of Ireland

Angel Romero May 18, 2010 No Comments

Téada Ceol & Cuimhne [Music & Memory] (Gael Linn/Compass Records COM 4536, 2010) Irish folk band Téada has established itself as one of the finest…

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Taiwan’s A Moving Sound Will Be Playing Their UK Premiere Concert at Rich Mix

World Music Central News Room May 18, 2010 No Comments

To commemorate Red Orange’s 1st Anniversary, Taiwanese band A Moving Sound will perform Tuesday 1st June, 8pm at Rich Mix in London with support from…

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Focus on South Africa

Angel Romero May 18, 2010 No Comments

Various Artists Putumayo Presents South Africa (Putumayo World Music, 2010) South Africa is in the international spotlight as host of the 2010 Football World Cup…

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New Releases

Paban Das Baul Releases Music Of The Honey Gatherers

World Music Central News Room May 17, 2010 No Comments

Steeped in the ancient tradition of the Bauls, the wandering spiritual musicians of Bengal, Music Of The Honey Gatherers (Riverboat Records) is a collection of…

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