International world music conference and showcase WOMEX announced today that the 2014 event will be held in Santiago de Compostela (Galicia, Spain) during October 22-26,…
World Music Conference WOMEX 2014 to Be Held in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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International Songwriting Competition Extends Deadline, Includes World Music Category
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Robert Soko Releases BalkanBeats Remix Album
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