A number of big names will help celebrate the 20th Celtic Connections festival in style. Americana string band Old Crow Medicine Show will be lighting…
International Stars at Celtic Connections 2013
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Influential Tuareg Songwriter Koudede Dies in Car Crash
Renowned Tuareg guitarist and songwriter, Koudede, died on Sunday, October 28th of 2012 in a car crash on his way home to his family in…
9th Annual Encuentro NYC Colombian Music Festival
On November 10th, 2012, New Yorkers will be able to experience the traditional, jazz, rock, dance, classical, and urban sounds of Colombia as Pablo and…
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Because of Hurricane Sandy, the concert by flamenco star Diego El Cigala in New York City has been postponed to Tuesday, November 13th at 8:00…
World Music Conference Mundial Montreal Returns in November 2012
Mundial Montreal, one of the new stellar events in the world music circuit returns November 13-16 in Montreal, Canada. Presented in cooperation with Galaxie, Mundial…
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Australasian Worldwide Music Expo in Melbourne to Present some of the Best Roots Music from around the world
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Peru’s Renowned Afro-Peruvian Artist Eva Ayllón to Showcase at WOMEX Tomorrow
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Legendary Saharan Blues Band Tinariwen to Perform in Carrboro
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