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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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General News

International Songwriting Competition "Early Bird Deadline" Quickly Approaching, World Music Acts Welcomed

World Music Central News Room July 5, 2007

One of the largest songwriting competitions in the world, the International Songwriting Competition (ISC) offers entrants a chance to share in $150,000 in cash and…

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Tour Announcements

Taiwanese group A Moving Sound Touring North America

World Music Central News Room July 5, 2007

One of the leading world music acts from Taiwan, A Moving Sound, will be touring North America in July. To get a taste of its…

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Events

The Afrofunk Music Festival Raises Funds and Awareness for Kids in Darfur, Sudan

World Music Central News Room July 5, 2007

San Francisco (California), USA – Returning for a third year after two consecutive sold-out concerts, The Afrofunk Music Festival–An Afrobeat music extravaganza Benefiting Save the…

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Events

A Powerful Blend at Ortigueira International Celtic Music Festival 2007

World Music Central News Room July 4, 2007

Ortigueira (Galicia), Spain – Ortigueira is one of the oldest and largest Celtic music festivals in the international scene. The 2007 edition will be held…

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Tour Announcements

Gary Núñez & Plena Libre Touring the United States

World Music Central News Room July 4, 2007

Puerto Rican band Plena Libre will be performing in California, New York, Boston, Rhode Island and Pennsylvania. Plena Libre’s show is a high-energy show and…

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Events

The Silk Road Project Travels to Switzerland in the Summer of 2007

World Music Central News Room July 4, 2007

Providence (Rhode Island), USA – The Silk Road Project, a not-for-profit arts and educational organization inspired by the interchange of culture and ideas along the…

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Events

89 year-old Cuban Legend Cachao Back in New York

World Music Central News Room July 3, 2007

New York (NY), USA – For four nights in July, 89 year-old Cachao will take the Blue Note stage with his band that is sure…

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Events

Sines Hosts the Biggest World Music Party in Portugal

World Music Central News Room July 3, 2007

Between the 20th and the 28th of July 2007, in Sines and Porto Covo, 33 concerts from five continents in the ninth FMM Sines –…

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