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Negotiating Difference in French Louisiana Music
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The Dolomites Japan Years, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 (Dolomites Music, 2015) The Dolomites has released three volumes of recordings that took place in Japan…
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Two recent albums demonstrate how rock music and American roots genres are combined effectively, generating timeless songs. Celebrated band Los Lobos from East Los…
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Lindisfarne announced the passing of Simon Cowe in their official web page: “It is with great sadness that we have to tell you that our…
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American Sufi Project Vol. 1 (Ammi Media, 2015) American Sufi Project is a new ensemble focusing on the Sufi musical traditions from Turkey, Iran and…
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Shankar Tucker Filament (Shrutibox Music Records, 2015) American clarinetist Shankar Tucker explores Indian music on his new album titled Filament. The clarinet is rarely found…
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Zedashe Our Earth and Water (Living Roots Music, 2015) The nation of Georgia has an ancient polyphonic vocal tradition that is mesmerizing and hauntingly beautiful.…
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Ozere Finding Anyplace (album release: October 19, 2015) Canadian band Ozere brings together classical music training and the traditional musics of North America and other…
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The United States is celebrating the month-long Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 – October. 15, 2015. Hispanic Heritage Month honors the culture and traditions…
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