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Obituaries

Algerian-born Judeo-Arabic Musician Lili Boniche Dies at 85

admin March 21, 2008 Algerian musicArab-Andalusian musicLili Bonicheworld music

One of the major figures in the 1930s and 1940s Algerian popular music, Lili Boniche, died on March 6 in Paris. Boniche was known for…

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General News

Guruskool center for World Music and Dance

admin March 20, 2008

Guruskool, known to the Bangalore’s music lovers as the catalysts of the Freedom Jam, Moonplugged concerts, and Temple Bells classical music showcases, and Fireflies festival,…

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General News

Hungarian Singer Andrea Gerak Is Back On Stage After Cancer Operation

admin March 14, 2008

The recent months were rather eventful for Andrea Gerák  in between joyful travels and performances, medical examinations found she had cervical cancer . The Hungarian…

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Tour Announcements

Eastern Blok March 08 Tour

admin March 12, 2008

Eastern Blok releases their highly awaited second album, Folk Tales. Featuring expanded instrumentation, complex high-energy arrangements with a folk sensibility, “Folk Tales” reaches a new…

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New Releases

Former Wilson Pickett Guitarist Paul Zunno Releasse Solo Acoustic Album

admin December 7, 2007

New York (NY), USA – Paul Zunno, a self-taught guitarist, grew up studying the recordings of Wilson Pickett and Gary U.S. Bonds. He later became…

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New Books

Encyclopedia of Albanian folk Iso-Polyphony

admin November 29, 2007

The Encyclopaedia of Albanian Folk Iso-Polyphony, with text in Albanian and English is now available. Iso-Polyphony is an exceptionally beautiful and uniquely Albanian folk musical…

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General News

Iconoclasts on Sundance highlights "Congo Square" by Wynton Marsalis & Yacub Addy

admin November 24, 2007

The current episode of "Iconoclasts" on the Sundance Chanel features the innovators Wynton Marsalis and New Orleans chef John Besh discussing their passions and creative…

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New CDs

Complete Dhammapada 4CD Set on Audio chanted in Original Pali with English explanations

admin November 23, 2007

The Complete Dhammapada is now available on audio, chanted in Original Pali with English explanations spanning into 4 audio Compact Discs Dhammapada is one of…

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New Releases

New Album ‘Ataraxis’: Deeyah featuring Bob James, Andy Summers and Nils Petter Molvœr

admin November 12, 2007

Deeyah has a released an exciting and eclectic new album titled ‘Ataraxis’. In this recording, Deeyah is accompanied by special guest musicians Bob James, Andy…

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Awards

Vira Lozinsky named as finalists for the album category of the 7th Annual IMA award

admin November 10, 2007

Yiddish singer Vira Lozinsky is among a diverse group of independent musicians named as finalists for the “World Music album” category of the 7th Annual…

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