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Awards

Opetaia Foa’I and Malcolm Smith Win International Songwriting Competition 2008 World Music Award

World Music Central News Room April 29, 2009 No Comments

"Tamahana" by Pacific Islander Opetaia Foa’I (Te Vaka) and Malcolm Smith of Auckland, New Zealand won the First Place of the International Songwriting Competition (ISC)…

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Australians Kate Miller-Heidke and Keir Nuttall Win International Songwriting Competition (ISC) 2008

World Music Central News Room April 29, 2009 No Comments International Songwriting Competition

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) announced its 2008 winners. ISC bestowed its highest honor, the ISC Grand Prize, to Kate Miller-Heidke and Keir Nuttall of…

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Mosi Conde & Keira Kora Africa with Bullit Williamson in London

World Music Central News Room April 27, 2009 No Comments

On May 8th, Wom @ TT will present Mosi Conde & Keira Kora Africa, Bullit Williamson, Dj Wala (the don – Limpopo Club), Debbie Outerglobe,…

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WOMAD Abu Dhabi 2009 a Resounding Success with 80,000 Music Fans

World Music Central News Room April 27, 2009 No Comments

World music festival WOMAD Abu Dhabi attracted 80,000 people, who attended the three-day celebration of world music in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. This the…

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Musical Workshop Labyrinth Reinstated

World Music Central News Room April 26, 2009 No Comments

In recent weeks, the organizers of Musical Workshop Labyrinth announced the end of the popular musical instrument workshops due to lack of government funding. Now,…

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New Releases

Pierce Pettis Talks About That Kind of Love

World Music Central News Room April 25, 2009 No Comments

Pierce Pettis – That Kind of Love

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Events

Omar Faruk Tekbilek Ensemble: Sacred Music of Turkey and the Middle East Will perform in San Francisco

World Music Central News Room April 25, 2009 No Comments Omar Faruk Tekbilek

California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) Public Programs will presents Omar Faruk Tekbilek Ensemble: Sacred Music of Turkey and the Middle East on Thursday, April…

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Niyireth’s Colombian Portraits

World Music Central News Room April 23, 2009 1 Comment

On Musica Colombiana Andina: Music from Colombia, Niyireth paints a picture of life in Colombia’s Andean region, from its crop fields and rolling hills to…

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Los Muñequitos in Cubadisco with De palo p’rumba

World Music Central News Room April 23, 2009 No Comments

Author: Bárbara Vasallo Vasallo Matanzas, Cuba – The recognized Cuban folk group, Los Muñequitos de Matanzas, shows up again in the list of the nominees…

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Awards

28th IRAWMA – Intenational Reggae & World Music Awards

World Music Central News Room April 23, 2009 No Comments

The 28th Annual International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) returns to New York City on Sunday, May 3, 2009. The ceremony will host the…

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