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Events

Seattle Pro Musica Announces Application Process For the American Masterpieces Choral Festival

World Music Central News Room July 29, 2006

  Seattle, WA–Seattle Pro Musica, under the direction of Karen P. Thomas, is now accepting applications for its American Masterpieces Choral Festival. The Festival will…

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H. Omoumi Brings Persian Sounds to World Music Concert Series 2006 in San Diego

World Music Central News Room July 29, 2006

San Diego (California), USA – H. Omoumi (ney, voice) will perform at the Neurosciences Institute on Saturday, August 5 at 8pm. Omoumi is a musician…

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Reggaeton Cuba Compilation CD

World Music Central News Room July 29, 2006

Malecon Music has released Reggaeton Cuba, the latest in their collection of “Authentic Cuban Music” by “Authentic Cuban Artists.” The CD includes Eddy K, Christian…

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Open House Festival 2006 Cruising the Highways of America

World Music Central News Room July 28, 2006

The 8th Open House Festival roars into 2006 on its mad musical adventure. Fresh from cruising the highways of America, Open House brings back to…

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Interviews

An Interview with Brenda Neece, Curator of the de Hen World Music Instrument Collection

World Music Central News Room July 26, 2006

World Music Central recently interviewed Dr. Brenda Neece, cellist and curator of Duke University Musical Instrument Collections, about the new world music instrument collection acquired…

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Moacir Santos Wins Shell Music Award in Brazil

World Music Central News Room July 26, 2006

Moacir Santos has just been awarded the prestigious Shell Music Award for 2006 in his homeland of Brazil. The jury, which was composed of journalists…

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Tour Announcements

Ben Harper and Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley Join Together for Summer Tour

World Music Central News Room July 26, 2006

New York (NY), USA – Ben Harper will be joined by Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley, for one of this summer’s most festive tours. Both Sides…

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Articles

Rama Bhakti Samrajyam

World Music Central News Room July 25, 2006

Author: Dr. Vasanthy K Rao The literal meaning of the term Samrajyam is ‘an empire’ and the ruler of the Samrajyam is called an emperor.…

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Merdeka ‘Free West Papua’ World Music Benefit Returns in the Fall of 2006

World Music Central News Room July 25, 2006

London, England – The Dancing Turtle label in London is holding another benefit world music event in London this September, Friday 1st, at 9pm-4am at…

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Ali Farka Toure’s Final Album, Savane, To Be Released July 25 in North America

World Music Central News Room July 23, 2006 Ali Farka TouréMalian music

New York City (New York), USA – World Circuit/Nonesuch will release Ali Farka Toure’s final album, Savane, on July 25. Ali Farka Toure was commonly…

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