The Netherlands – Tito Paris’ live album “Acústico” will be released the 19th of February. Tito Paris successfully blends the sounds of Cape Verdean traditional…
Tito Paris Releases Live Album "Acústico"
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Sneaky Pete Kleinow Dies at 73
Peter Kleinow’s family announced the passing of Pete Kleinow from Alzheimer’s disease. He died Saturday morning, January 6, 2007 at the nursing facility. Kleinow was…
Finnish Group Värttinä Tours the US in January
The lively Finnish world music group Värttinä will be in the United states in January for a brief tour. Värttinä (meaning spindle) is touted as…
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Debut CD by Rising Reggae Star Joseph Israel
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