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Rare Recordings of Persian Music on MP3

Angel Romero May 1, 2003

Cumming, Georgia, USA – The DoveSong Foundation in cooperation with the Nassehpoor Family of Tehran has created a Web site that features important and rare…

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New label R2 marks first anniversary

Angel Romero May 1, 2003

Toronto, Canada – May 2003 marks the first anniversary of the R2 record label based in Toronto, Canada. At a time when there seems to…

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New World Music Venue in Budapest

Angel Romero April 29, 2003

Budapest, Hungary – Budapest has a new venue, the A38 ship on the  Danube. After two years of planning, permits and construction,  a fantastic “building”…

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Non-traditional Record Label R2 Lets Traditional Artists Profit

Angel Romero April 26, 2003

Toronto, Canada – R2, a new record label specializing in the promotion of music from the Celtic world, has just made it easier for European…

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World Music Portal has been renamed World Music Central

Angel Romero April 25, 2003

 Durham, North Carolina, USA – World Music Portal has been renamed World Music Central and we have a lot of new and exciting features. New…

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Pinecastle Signs the Churchmen

Angel Romero April 25, 2003

Orlando, USA – Pinecastle Records has announced the signing of its newest addition to the company’s roster, The Churchmen. The Churchmen are an established bluegrass…

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Pulifunie, New Release by I Muvrini

Angel Romero April 22, 2003

Los Angeles, USA – Pulifunie (Poliphony) is the title of the new release by the popular Corsican band I Muvrini. This is I Muvrini’s 14th…

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Habano Cigar in Honor of Compay Segundo

Angel Romero April 18, 2003

(Prensa Latina) Havana, Cuba – Montecristo Compay 95 is the brand name of the new cigars in honor of Cuban musician Compay Segundo. The cigars…

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WOMAD USA 2003 officially cancelled

SpinTheGlobe April 17, 2003

Citing "insurmountable visa issues" caused by world events, organizers of WOMAD USA officially cancelled the festival for 2003. "Given current world events, which is causing…

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Bis Music, a Successful Havana Record Company

Angel Romero April 10, 2003

(Prensa Latina) Havana, Cuba – Bis Music, born six years ago, and producer of Grammy Winner La Rumba Soy Yo, is a commercial success that…

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