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Lesley Riddoch on Celtic Music Radio

World Music Central News Room January 15, 2006

Glasgow, Scotland – Feisty broadcaster Lesley Riddoch is back with a live phone-in at 12noon – on pioneering community station Celtic Music Radio. The former…

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Celtic and World Sounds at Celtic Connections 2006 on Sunday, January 15

World Music Central News Room January 14, 2006

Glasgow, Scotland – Celtic Connections continues on Sunday with Celtic sounds, world music and more. Sunday 15 January 2005 01.00pm New Voices – Martin Green…

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Celtic Connections 2006 Announces New Concerts and Special Guests

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Glasgow, Scotland – Irish singer Mary Black has been confirmed as one of Altan‘s ‘special guests’ helping the band to celebrate 21 years of playing…

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The National Veena Festival at the India International Centre

World Music Central News Room January 14, 2006

Author: Manjari Sinha An embodiment of auspiciousness and prosperity, veena represents the cultural ethos of India. This oldest Indian instrument adorning the hands of Goddess…

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Rotterdam Ska-Jazz Foundation Presents New Album and US Tour

World Music Central News Room January 14, 2006

The Rotterdam Ska-Jazz Foundation from the Netherlands has released its third album, Sunwalk, in the United States on Megalith Records. Sunwalk was released in Europe…

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Martyn Bennett Day at Celtic Connections

World Music Central News Room January 13, 2006

Glasgow, Scotland – The highlight for tomorrow’s concerts is with two performances celebrating Martyn Bennett’s musical legacy. This follows a sold out performance this evening…

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Busy Schedule at Celtic Fest in Scotland

World Music Central News Room January 11, 2006

Glasgow, Scotland – On January 12th, The Celtic Connections festival begins with 14 events taking place across Glasgow. as a prelude, over 100 torchbearers were…

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The Soundtrack to the War That Made America Series

World Music Central News Room January 11, 2006

New York (New York), USA – Composer and producer Brian Keane has created the soundtrack to the January PBS special, The War That Made America…

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Celtic Connections Opening Concert Cancelled

World Music Central News Room January 10, 2006

Glasgow, Scotland – Celtic Connections has announced in a press release the cancellation of its opening concert by piper Carlos Núñez tomorrow, January 11th, 2006.…

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Bajo! – The Great Tradition of the Latin Bass

World Music Central News Room January 10, 2006

New York (New York), USA – Celebrating a Grammy nomination for their debut album, Una Noche Inolvidable (An Unforgettable Night) in the Best Traditional Tropical…

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