Basque folk band Adarrots won the 6th edition of Concurso Internacional Eurofolk, held in Córdoba (Spain). After winning in the Spanish round, Adarrots traveled to…
Adarrots Wins 6th Eurofolk International Contest
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Chicago Folk & Roots Festival 2011 Announces Main Stage Lineup
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Africa Oyé Festival 2011 Will Be free
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Video of the Week: JuJu live in Basel
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