WOMEX 2008 organizers announced today that the Trade Fair stands (booths) are sold out. Every year WOMEX increases the number of stands at the Trade…
WOMEX 2008 Trade Fair Stands Sold Out
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Lura, the New Cape Verdean Music Sensation, to Perform at the Wisconsin Union Theater
Lura, the new sensational Portuguese Singer of Cape Verdean origin performs on Thursday, October 16th at 8:00 pm at the Wisconsin Union Theater. Born in…
Latin Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008 Includes Astrud Gilberto and Cheo Feliciano
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Dobro Master Jerry Douglas Makes his Blue Note Debut
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Omara Portuondo Celebrates the 60 Years of Her Artistic Career
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Bernard Woma Will Present the Ghanaian Gyl in Philadelphia
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UK Reggae Group UB40 Releases Greatest Hits CD and Digital Album
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Small World Music Festival 2008 in Toronto Closes with Malian Sensation Vieux Farka Touré
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