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Events

An All-Star Line-up Set to Perform at the Barbados Jazz Festival 2006

World Music Central News Room November 9, 2005

Bridgetown, Barbados – A dazzling line-up of international performers, including the sensational Cuban Jazz All-Stars and musician Jill Scott, make the Thirteenth Annual Barbados Jazz…

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Obituaries

Sierra Maestra Founder José Antonio Rodríguez Dies at 52

World Music Central News Room November 8, 2005 Cuban musicSierra Maestra

Cuban artist José Antonio Rodríguez [not to be confused with the Spanish Flamenco guitarist with the same name] died on Sunday night, November 6th, 2005,…

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Events

Chicago Afrobeat Project to Celebrate Debut Album with Two Performances at Martyrs’ Live in Chicago

World Music Central News Room November 7, 2005

Chicago (Illinois), USA – Chicago Afrobeat Project will celebrate the release of the band’s first studio recording on November 12, 2005 with two shows at…

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Articles

Alston Koch talks to Australian PM on Lanka’s Tsunami victims at MCG fundraiser

World Music Central News Room November 6, 2005

Author: Dirk Tissera 19-01-2005 Toronto, Canada – Alston Koch needs no introduction to the world of music. Having captivated audiences and dignitaries from around the…

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General News

Ustad Faiyaz Wasifuddin Dagar Performs Traditional Indian Music At Chicago Cultural Center

World Music Central News Room November 6, 2005

Chicago (Illinois), USA – On Wednesday, November 9 at 7 pm, the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs presents a free concert by Indian musician Ustad…

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Book Reviews

The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music: The Middle East

World Music Central News Room November 5, 2005

Garland Encyclopedia of World Music, Volume 6 – The Middle East ISBN: 0824060423 On the sixth volume of the set, expert writers present the major…

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General News

Portuguese Vocalist Dulce Pontes Performs At Chicago Cultural Center

World Music Central News Room November 5, 2005 Dulce Pontes

Chicago (Illinois), USA – On Tuesday, November 8 at 7 pm, the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs presents the Chicago debut of Dulce Pontes, the…

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Awards

Kora Awards 2005

World Music Central News Room November 4, 2005

The countdown to the Kora Awards and Festival is officially on. The Kora organizers have received a record number of entries from musicians throughout the…

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Concert reviews

Paris Combo: Ooh, La La

World Music Central News Room November 3, 2005

Contributed by: Patty-Lynne Herlevi Paris Combo Triple Door, Seattle, Washington October 31, 2005 7:30 p.m. show Halloween in Seattle is serious business for some. Even…

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Tour Announcements

Irish Christmas in America – US December tour featuring Téada, Cathie Ryan, stepdancing and more

World Music Central News Room November 2, 2005

Connecticut, USA – Irish Christmas in America, a 15-city tour including New York, Washington, Berkeley and Dallas, will bring the spirit of Christmas on a…

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