Smt. Kalyani (1926-2003), daughter of Sriman Nadadoor Ammal Narasimhachariar and Srimati Singarammal, has been one of the very few modern woman composers of Camatic music…
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The Bèlè Dance of the Caribbean
Aime Cesaire and Frantz Fanon are today globally revered writers. They were reared in societies of the French islands of the Caribbean that are not…
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Dark forces are gathering or rather green forces are gathering. People with gallons of green dye are waiting for that moment when they will turn…
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The annual IndiEarth xChange, with four editions under its belt, is a must-attend event in India for industry professionals and fans of world music…
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2015 represents a cherished first trip to Tunisia and what was a most enjoyable, brief yet direct experience with the country’s cultural scene in Tunis,…
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It’s that time of year and I am completely strung out on caffeine and Christmas music, so much so that I giggled so hard…
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The United States is celebrating the month-long Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 – October. 15, 2015. Hispanic Heritage Month honors the culture and traditions…
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The annual Rainforest World Music Festival in Kuching, Sarawak (Malaysia) is now in its 18th edition, and featured 24 bands from around the planet.…
View More Rainforest World Music Festival 2015: 18 years of global sound, diversity and celebration!How world music bands build collective vision, promote indigenous culture and yet adapt to changing times
The 18th Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) in Kuching, Sarawak (Malaysia), regarded as one of the Top 25 music festivals by Songlines magazine, delivered…
View More How world music bands build collective vision, promote indigenous culture and yet adapt to changing timesRemarkable World Music Programming at Duke Performances 2015-2016 Season
Duke Performances recently revealed the programming for the 2015-2016 season. This year, the world music presentations look especially appealing. The first artist scheduled to…
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