The Warsaw Village Band’s new CD Uprooting (World Village 468036) is the group’s boldest venture yet. The ensemble invited representatives of traditional Polish folklore to…
Warsaw Village Band Uprooting Polish Folk Music
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Malagasy Artist Wins World Music Award at International Songwriting Competition
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