New York ( NY), USA – Belize’s most popular performing artist and cultural preservationist, Andy Palacio brings the songs of the Garifuna to New York.…
Garifuna Star Andy Palacio at SOB’s New York
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Dougie Maclean returns to The Glasgow Royal Concert Hall for a one-off summer concert
On June 16th, the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall welcomes back one of Scotland’s most celebrated contemporary singer-songwriters, Dougie Maclean. Dougie Maclean has enjoyed world-wide success…
Renowned Guitarist Cacho Tirao Dies at 66
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African Music Arrives in Liverpool with Africa Oye 2007
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Omar Sosa Afreecanos Trio CD Release and North American Tour
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12 Girls Band Will Play at Al Gore’s Live Earth
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Banjara, The Gypsies of Rajasthan on Tour
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