Los Angeles, California, USA – The turntable wizardry of Spanish group Ojos de Brujo takes center stage with the U.S. release of Remixes From Bari,…
Ojos de Brujo Bari Remixes
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Bruce Rouse, Rouse House Concerts, Dies in Texas
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Musician and Actress Rachel Bissex
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Fiddle Tunes from the Life & Land of Robert Burns
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Addy Elders in America: Yacub Addy and Obo Addy
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Idrissa Soumaoro Wins the 2004 Radio France International World Music Award
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The Greek underworld: original roots to revival sounds
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