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New Releases

Ricardo Lemvo Releases 5th CD, Isabela

World Music Central News Room March 29, 2007

Isabela, Ricardo Lemvo’s self-released fifth album, is the product of much hard work and knowledge. Its cosmopolitan bouquet of musical styles is sung in six…

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Obituaries

The Oldest Working Cuban Musician El Guayabero Dies at 95

World Music Central News Room March 28, 2007 Cuban musicEl GuayaberoFaustino Oramasson cubanoworld music

Holguín, Cuba –  According to Cuban sources, Faustino Oramas, better known as El Guayabero, the oldest working musician in Cuba, died today in Holguín (Cuba)…

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Obituaries

The Mighty Terror, the ‘Golden Voice’ of Trinidad Dies at 87

World Music Central News Room March 28, 2007

The Mighty Terror, nicknamed ‘the Golden Voice’ lost his battle with cancer on March 14, 2007. He was 87. Born Fitzgerald Henry, in Arouca, east…

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Events

Special Guest Appearance by Peter Gabriel at WOMAD Charlton Park

World Music Central News Room March 28, 2007 Peter GabrielWOMAD

WOMAD has announced that Peter Gabriel will be making a guest appearance at WOMAD Charlton Park in July of 2007 to celebrate 25 years of…

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Angélique Kidjo’s New Album Djin Djin in May 2007

World Music Central News Room March 27, 2007

Paris, France – Inspired by the traditions and culture of her native Benin in West Africa, Angelique Kidjo has recorded

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Events

Magic System to visit UK for first ever full live show

World Music Central News Room March 27, 2007

London, UK – Ivory Coast stars of ‘Premier Gaou’ fame to perform at London’s Coronet this Easter Sunday.    Magic System is more than just…

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New Releases

Ngoni Master Releases Segu Blue

World Music Central News Room March 25, 2007

Bassekou Kouyate from Mali is one of the true masters of the ngoni, an ancient traditional lute found throughout West Africa. He has collaborated with…

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Awards

Paco de Lucía Receives ‘Honoris Causa’ Doctorate from Cadiz University

World Music Central News Room March 24, 2007

Algeciras (Cádiz), Spain – Francisco Sánchez Gomes, better known as the legendary Flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucía has been conferred the title of Doctor Honoris…

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Conferences

Babel Med Music: World Music Conference in France

World Music Central News Room March 24, 2007

Paris, France – The third edition of the world music forum ‘Babel Med Music’ will take place from the 29th to the 31st of March…

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General News

WOMADelaide Beats Attendance Record

World Music Central News Room March 22, 2007

– International stars including Asha Bhosle, Kronos Quartet, Salif Keita, Femi Kuti, Gotan Project, Mariza, Lila Downs and superstar veterans the Mahotella Queens graced the…

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