The Spanish Music Academy (equivalent to the Recording Academy in the USA), announced this week that the latest album, “Raíces y Alas,” by Flamenco singer…
Raíces y Alas by Carmen Linares Wins Best Flamenco Album Award
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Legendary Folk Singer Pete Seeger Wins Freemuse Award 2009
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Music Freedom Day Will be Celebrated Internationally on Tuesday 3 March 2009
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WOMEX 2009 Call for Showcase, Conference & Film proposals
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Bollywood and Hip-Hop Meet in Slumdog Millionaire
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