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The Loneliness of an Iranian Rapper
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Seun Kuti’s 2007 North American Tour
Seun Kuti begins his North American tour in June of 2007. Seun is Fela Anikulapo-Kuti‘s last son. Seun’s father, Fela Kuti, was Nigeria’s most beloved…
Carrying the Kuti Name with Noble Integrity. An interview with Seun Kuti
Seun Kuti, Fela Kuti’s youngest son, will be touring North America in late June and early July with Egypt 80, his father’s band. To find…
African Music Arrives in Liverpool with Africa Oye 2007
Liverpool, UK – Africa Oye, the UK’s largest free African music festival, returns to Liverpool’s Sefton Park this June, Now celebrating its 14th year, the…
Omar Sosa Afreecanos Trio CD Release and North American Tour
San Francisco (California), USA – As part of his U.S. tour, Cuban composer and pianist Omar Sosa brings his unique style of Afro-Cuban jazz to…
12 Girls Band Will Play at Al Gore’s Live Earth
New York (NY), USA – 12 Girls Band are confirmed to join the superstar international lineup for Al Gore’s Live Earth concerts on July 7th.…
Banjara, The Gypsies of Rajasthan on Tour
Rajasthan, India – Rajasthani band Banjara is on a European tour this summer. The Banjara, a group of traditional music, consisting of eight excellent musicians…
Portugal’s Festival of the Mediterranean 2007
Portugal – Festival Med, Portugal’s annual world music festival dedicated to the Mediterranean, will take place June 27 – July 1, 2007, in the historical…
Searching for the Roots of the Banjo, Canadian Musician Jayme Stone Talks About his Recent Trip to Mali
World Music Central presents the travelogue of Canadian banjo player Jayme Stone. He belongs to the eclectic banjo school led by Bela Fleck. Stone combines…
Fanfare Ciocarlia Pays Tribute to Gypsy Queens and Kings
Bloomington (Indiana), USA – Queens and Kings (Asphalt Tango Records) is an album that draws together the reigning royalty of Central and Eastern Europe’s Roma…