Virtuoso accordionist and composer Philippe Bruneau passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2011 in Forcalquier (France). He had been suffering from cancer. The funeral will…
Renowned Canadian Accordonist Philippe Bruneau Dies in France
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Angel City Jazz Festival Announces their Global Jam September 22 – October 2
Angel City Arts in Los Angeles (California) announced the lineup for the 2011 Angel City Jazz Festival (www.angelcityjazz.com) September 22 – October 2. The theme…
Gaelic Storm to Perform at University of Wisconsin-Madison World Stage Series 2012
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Vieux Farka Toure On Summer 2011 Tour
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Francis Falceto Wins WOMEX 2011 Professional Excellence Award
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Ray Santos Receives The Latin Recording Academy’s 2011 Trustees Award
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Brazilian Sensation Luísa Maita to Begin North American Tour in August 2011
Brazilian singer Luísa Maita, is set to launch a coast to coast North American tour starting beginning August 14th. Luísa Maita recently awarded as the…
Sierra Maestra to Perform at University of Wisconsin-Madison World Stage Series 2011
Legendary Cuban band Sierra Maestra is scheduled to perform on Friday, March 23, 8pm at the Great Hall Dance Party on Friday, March 23, 2012,…
Afro-Uruguayan innovator Ruben Rada Receives 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award from The Latin Recording Academy
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“El Otro Lado de Colombia – The Other Side of Colombia” at the Hearst Plaza Stage in New York
The Center for Traditional Music and Dance (CTMD) is set to present Heritage Sunday, a rousing program showcasing the musical traditions of the often unrecognized…