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“The Glass House Project” to present the musical culture of Hungarian Jewish communities destroyed by the Holocaust

World Music Central News Room April 26, 2014 1 Comment

From May 23-28, 2014, Balassi Institute: Hungarian Cultural Center will stage The Glass House Project, a series of three commemorative concerts as part of its…

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Talabarte trio act to perform in Berlin on Saturday April 26

World Music Central News Room April 25, 2014 No Comments

Spanish trio Talabarte will perform at the Dorflinde jazzclub Berlin on Saturday April 26, 2014. Talabarte features three leading musicians in Galician music: Quim Fariña…

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Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas to perform at SubCulture in New York

World Music Central News Room April 25, 2014 No Comments

Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser and American cellist Natalie Haas are set to perform at SubCulture in New York City on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. Alasdair…

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New CDs and digital releases

Canadian Neo-folk Band The Duhks to Release Beyond the Blue in June 2014

World Music Central News Room April 23, 2014 No Comments

Canadian progressive folk band The Duhks has announced the release of its new studio album Beyond the Blue, scheduled for June 24, 2014 on Compass…

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Youssou N’Dour and le Super Etoile de Dakar to Perform at WOMAD UK 2014

World Music Central News Room April 20, 2014 No Comments

Global superstar Youssou N’Dour and the trailblazing Le Super Etoile de Dakar (Senegal) are scheduled to perform at this year’s edition of WOMAD UK. Youssou…

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Sauti za Busara Festival Call for Artists 2015

World Music Central News Room April 19, 2014 1 Comment

African music festival Sauti za Busara has announced that applications are now open for the 12th edition of Sauti za Busara. This is the opportunity…

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WOMEX 2014 Extends Deadline for Showcase Proposals

World Music Central News Room April 16, 2014 No Comments

World Music Expo (WOMEX) has announced that it will extend the deadline for proposals for the WOMEX 2014 Showcase Festival. The deadline for all showcase…

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Obituaries

Veteran Bluegrass Radio Host and Appalachian Musician Otis Head Dies at 94

World Music Central News Room April 10, 2014 No Comments

Harmonica player and 60-year radio host Otis Head, age 94, of the Plainview Community, died Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at Heritage Health Care in Fort…

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Flamenco Icon Miguel “El Funi” with Juan Del Gastor to perform in New York

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Direct from Andalucía in southern Spain, Gypsy flamenco’s compelling icon “El Funi” (Miguel Peña Vargas) will return to New York on Wednesday, April 16 2014…

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Tour Announcements

All-star musicians Celtic Fiddle Festival Celebrate 20 Years with Tour American West & Midwest

World Music Central News Room April 9, 2014 No Comments

The talented Celtic Fiddle Festival is celebrating 20 years of some of the finest music from Ireland, Brittany (France), Scotland, and Quebec. They will embark…

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