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Events

Trio Balkan Strings to Perform at Ashkenaz

World Music Central News Room August 12, 2015 No Comments

Serbian act Trio Balkan Strings is set to perform at Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center in Berkeley, California, on Thursday, August 13. The guitar…

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Southern Jam Rock Masters Col. Bruce Hampton & the Aquarium Rescue Unit to Perform in Raleigh

World Music Central News Room August 11, 2015 No Comments

  Acclaimed southern psychedelic, blues and jam rock band Col. Bruce Hampton & Aquarium Rescue Unit is set to perform tomorrow, Wednesday, August 12th, 2015…

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Krar Collective to Perform at Small World Music Festival 2015

World Music Central News Room August 10, 2015 No Comments

Ethiopian trio Krar Collective is set to perform at Revival Bar in Toronto on Sunday, October 4th at Lula Lounge in Toronto. Krar Collective will…

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Ethio-jazz Maestro Mahmoud Ahmed to Open Duke Performances’ 2015-2016 Season

World Music Central News Room August 9, 2015 No Comments

  Mahmoud Ahmed, one of the leading figures in the Ethio-jazz music scene will open the Duke Performances’ 2015-2016 concert season in Durham, North Carolina.…

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General News

World Music Institute Appoints Executive Director

World Music Central News Room August 8, 2015 No Comments

World Music Institute in New York has announced the appointment of Gaby Sappington as Executive Director of the organization. Gaby Sappington worked in the international…

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The Trevor Dick Band Crosses Global and Progressive Music Boundaries

World Music Central News Room August 7, 2015 No Comments

  Canadian act The Trevor Dick Band has released New World, a recording that mixes jazz-rock with world music, blues and other elements. The group…

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Yuval Ron Ensemble to Perform Free Concert at Skirball Cultural Center’s 2015 Sunset Concerts

World Music Central News Room August 7, 2015 No Comments

  Yuval Ron Ensemble is set to perform on Thursday, August 20, 8:00 p.m. at Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. Admission is free. Los…

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Vieux Farka Touré to Perform at Small World Music Festival 2015

World Music Central News Room August 3, 2015 No Comments

Malian guitarist Vieux Farka Touré is set to perform at Revival Bar in Toronto on Thursday, October 1st. Vieux Farka Touré is known for dazzling…

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Nação Zumbi at Central Park SummerStage

World Music Central News Room August 1, 2015 No Comments Brazilian musicNação Zumbi

Brazilian act Nação Zumbi is set to perform at SummerStage in Central Park, Manhattan on Sunday, August 2. The event will also feature Carnival Caravan…

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Conferences

WOMEX 2015 Announces Second Round of Conference Sessions and Speakers

World Music Central News Room July 31, 2015 No Comments

  World music expo WOMEX has announced the 10 additional sessions included in the 2015 conference program. The topics will cover trends, issues and developments…

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