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General News

Femi Kuti and Gogol Bordello on NPR Music’s Live, Online Concert Series

World Music Central News Room July 10, 2007

National Public Radio (NPR) Music’s concert series continues with three live, online concerts. NPR Music All Songs Considered’s Bob Boilen hosts the online concerts: July…

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New Releases

Simon & Garfunkel Live 1969, the First and Only Official Album to Document 1969 Concert Tour Arrives in Stores September 18

World Music Central News Room July 9, 2007

New York (NY), USA – In the fall 1969, at the absolute pinnacle of their decade-and-a-half working association, Simon & Garfunkel undertook a major North…

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Tour Announcements

David Munnelly Band American Tour Summer 2007

World Music Central News Room July 9, 2007

Ireland’s young David Munnelly Band, known for their jazzy, innovative approach" to Irish traditional music– inspired by swing, gypsy, klezmer and the Roaring ’20s Flanagan…

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Tour Announcements

London-based Middle Eastern World Beat Act Zohar Tours U.S.

World Music Central News Room July 7, 2007

World beat specialists, Zohar trek to the U.S. in July for a limited club tour, bringing their brand of Middle Eastern-inspired jazzy electronica. The tour…

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Remarkable Ivorian Singer

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Dobet Gnahoré – Na Afriki (Cumbancha, 2007) Dobet Gnahoré has been described as an exciting new African talent. She definitely has a terrific voice and…

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Conferences

WOMEX Announces Second Set of 2007 Showcase Selections

World Music Central News Room July 6, 2007

Berlin, Germany – WOMEX organizers announced the second set of world music artists that have been selected to showcase in Sevilla. The first set of…

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Conferences

WOMEX 2007 Announces First Conference Sessions

World Music Central News Room July 6, 2007

Berlin, Germany – The first conference sessions for WOMEX 2007 have now been confirmed. As always, the WOMEX Jury tried to provide a balance of…

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Events

Mexican Music and Culture is the Focus of La Mar de Músicas 2007

World Music Central News Room July 6, 2007

Cartagena, Spain – The theme for this year’s La Mar de Músicas festival is the country of Mexico. La Mar de Músicas is one of…

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New Releases

Mexican-American Roots Band Los Cenzontles Releases New Album, Los Senn-sont-less

World Music Central News Room July 6, 2007

San Pablo (California), USA – Renowned Mexican roots band, Los Cenzontles, released this week its first all-original production, los senn-sont-less. The bilingual record includes 12…

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Obituaries

Appalachian Music Legend Mary Jane Queen Dies at 93

World Music Central News Room July 5, 2007

Cullowhee (North Carolina), USA – Singer Mary Jane Queen died June 29, 2007, at her home in Cullowhee, North Carolina. She was 93. Just a…

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