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Summer of Folk – Ethno 2009 Brings Together Young Folk Musicians from the Globe

World Music Central News Room May 29, 2009 No Comments

This summer’s Ethno 2009 will take place in Belgium Croatia, Estonia, Slovenia, Sweden and Uganda; bringing together young folk/traditional/ethnic musicians from around the world. They…

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Abu Dhabi’s World Music Series a Success

World Music Central News Room May 27, 2009 No Comments

The Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage’s (ADACH) World Music series concluded this year’s program with a concert by an Azerbaijani musical legend yesterday.…

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King Sunny Ade at Bonnaroo on June 12

World Music Central News Room May 15, 2009 No Comments

Nigerian juju icon King Sunny Ade will be performing at Bonnaroo on Friday, June 12th. Audiences will have a chance to witness contagious 40-minute grooves…

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Zakir Hussain Sells Out Four Consecutive Nights at Carnegie Hall

World Music Central News Room May 12, 2009 No Comments

As part of Carnegie Hall’s Artist Perspectives series, Zakir Hussain conducted a weeklong workshop through Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall with music students from…

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Van Van: the Most Nominated Band at Cubadisco 2009

World Music Central News Room May 9, 2009 No Comments

Havana, Cuba – Juan Formell and Los Van Van, the most popular Cuban orchestra (band), has been nominated in five different categories in the Cubadisco…

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WOMEX 2009 Seeks Official Photographers

World Music Central News Room April 30, 2009 No Comments

International conference WOMEX is seeking photographers for the 2009 edition. "We are looking for a new selection of 4 photographers to cover this year’s event…

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WOMEX 2009 Showcase Proposals: A New Record

World Music Central News Room April 30, 2009 No Comments

WOMEX 2009 organizers announced today that the number of showcase proposals for the 2009 edition are the largest ever. "The big question was… With the…

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Musical Workshop Labyrinth Reinstated

World Music Central News Room April 26, 2009 No Comments

In recent weeks, the organizers of Musical Workshop Labyrinth announced the end of the popular musical instrument workshops due to lack of government funding. Now,…

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Scythian to Showcase New Tunes at New York’s Sullivan Hall

World Music Central News Room April 22, 2009 No Comments

Scythian, the Washington DC – based Gypsy, Celtic and Americana quartet has announced a handful of New York shows in early May, and will wrap…

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Cambodian Surf Band Dengue Fever and Wildlife Alliance Partner to Preserve Cambodia’s Natural Heritage

World Music Central News Room April 18, 2009 No Comments

Acclaimed Cambodian-American world music and surf rock band Dengue Fever  and the non-profit environmental organization Wildlife Alliance announced the launch of a partnership to preserve…

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