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New Releases

Erykah Badu Releases New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh

World Music Central News Room April 3, 2010 No Comments

Erykah Badu’s highly anticipated fifth studio album, New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh has arrived. It is the multi-platinum selling, Grammy-winning singer/songwriter/actress’ follow-up…

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Rokia Traoré Kicks off Seven-City 2010 U.S. Tour April 10

World Music Central News Room April 1, 2010 No Comments

New York City, USA – Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Rokia Traoré returns to the U.S. this spring in support of her most recent album, Tchmantché.…

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Renowned Singer-Songwriter Jorge Drexler Releases Amar La Trama

World Music Central News Room April 1, 2010 No Comments

One of the most important creative forces in the Spanish language field, Jorge Drexler, has a new album titled “Amar La Trama,” which debuted at…

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Tommy T Ethiopian Beat Podcast Available

World Music Central News Room April 1, 2010 No Comments

A Podcast compiled by Tommy T, bassist of Gogol Bordello, with music from his recent solo release, ‘The Prester John Sessions‘ (Easy Star Records), plus…

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New Releases

Vallenato Star Diomedes Díaz Releases Listo Pa’ La Foto

World Music Central News Room March 31, 2010 No Comments

Miami, USA –  “Listo Pa’ La Foto”, the new landmark release by popular Colombian artist Diomedes Díaz, marks the artist’s return to the recording studios…

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Mulatu Astatke Steps Ahead

World Music Central News Room March 29, 2010 No Comments

Following his acclaimed collaboration on Strut with The Heliocentrics, the Father of Ethio jazz presents his brand new studio album, Mulatu Steps Ahead for 2010.…

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Events

Gilberto Gil to perform in Fort Lauderdale on March 31 of 2010

World Music Central News Room March 28, 2010 No Comments

Fresh off a highly acclaimed 2009 European Tour, seven-time Grammy Award winner Gilberto Gil returns Wednesday March 31st at 8pm, to weave his musical magic…

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Events

Ancient Future Trio In Concert in Davis, California

World Music Central News Room March 27, 2010 No Comments

On Saturday, March 27, at 7 pm, the pioneering world fusion music group Ancient Future will perform at the Village Homes Community Center, 2661 Portage…

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Caetano Veloso’s zii e zie to be released March 30, U.S. Tour to Follow

World Music Central News Room March 26, 2010 No Comments

Caetano Veloso’s latest recording, Zii E Zie, will be released by Nonesuch Records in the United States on March 30, 2010. Zii E Zie has…

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El Espiritu Jibaro: A Tribute To Cuatro Legend Yomo Toro

World Music Central News Room March 25, 2010 No Comments

El Espiritu Jibaro: A Tribute To Yomo Toro will take place Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 8:00 PM at Peter Norton Symphony Space in New…

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