Dorney Rock is the third recording from Scots mandolinist Kevin MacLeod, of The Occasionals Ceilidh Band. It features a lively collection of Scottish and Irish…
Mandolin Master Kevin MacLeod Releases Dorney Rock
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Yashila, New Indian Fusion Collective
UK – Yashila is the name of a new Indian fusion collective formed by prestigious Indian instrumentalists. The group released its first CD, Drive East…
Babel Med World Music Showcase in 2007
France – The third edition of Babel Med Music will take place from 29th to the 31st of March 2007. This year the organizers have…
Delightful Veena Concert by Saraswathi Rajagopalan
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The Rough Guide to Latin-Arabia
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Sparkling Sitar Recital By Sayeed Zafar Khan
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Riverboat Records Releases World Music Sampler
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