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New CDs and digital releases

The Future Reggaeton Superstars

World Music Central News Room December 1, 2005

New York City (New York), USA – As an indicator of just how popular Reggaton has become, the El Draft 2005 CD debuted on the…

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General News

Rim Banna’s The Mirrors of My Soul Now Available in the US

World Music Central News Room November 29, 2005

New York City (New York), USA – Rim Banna’s latest CD, The Mirrors of My Soul, is now available in the US through Valley Entertainment.…

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Concert reviews

Rachid Taha and Brian Eno Rock On

World Music Central News Room November 28, 2005 Brian EnoRachid Taha

Author: Yvonne Mitton Rachid Taha and Brian Eno ~ Stop The War Coalition Concert ~ 27th November 2005 Well, if Rachid Taha feels invisible in…

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Awards

Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards Announces Winners of 27 Awards

World Music Central News Room November 27, 2005

Toronto, Canada – The 7th annual Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards gala held November 25th was a star-studded celebrity event where 27 awards were presented to…

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New CDs and digital releases

Cirque du Soleil’s Most Ambitious Recording

World Music Central News Room November 27, 2005

Montreal, Canada – The latest release by Cirque du Soleil is Ka . The CD brings the visual language of cinema to a dazzling live…

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Obituaries

Master Steelband Musician Clive Bradley Dies at 69

World Music Central News Room November 26, 2005

New York, USA – Master steelband music arranger Clive Bradley passed away today, November 26th 2005 in Trinidad. The revered musician recently celebrated his 69th…

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Obituaries

Kiril Stefanov, Director of Pirin Ensemble Dies at 72

World Music Central News Room November 26, 2005

Bulgaria – Several sources announced that Professor Kiril Stefanov died in November 2005 after being in a coma for ten days. He was the artistic…

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New CDs and digital releases

Hip Hop Star Goes Reggaeton

World Music Central News Room November 26, 2005

New York City (New York), USA – Puerto Rican singer Bimbo has been a reigning Latin music superstar for nearly two decades and the only…

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New Films

Ojos de Brujo Releases Smoking DVD, Touring Bari

World Music Central News Room November 25, 2005

New York, USA – Spain’s acclaimed Ojos de Brujo (“Eyes of the Wizard”) brings their potent “hiphop flamenco” hybrid to DVD for the first time…

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Interviews

Nigeria will Rule the Music World in Ten Years: Bob Ejike

World Music Central News Room November 24, 2005

Author: Mary M. Ajayi Mary Ajayi, recently spoke with Europe-based Nigerian artiste, teacher and language consultant Professor Bob Ejike, on his new album Fiesta, his…

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