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Category: General News

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Teachers from Singapore Floored by the Magic of Music & Dance of India

World Music Central News Room December 10, 2007

By Mrs Sarita Ahooja    A team of 21 teachers from Singapore, headed by Mr.Goh Ek Piang, Principal Hougang Primary School and Ms. Ng Swee…

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Ziggy Marley – Realizing His Father’s Dream

World Music Central News Room November 29, 2007

Kingston, Jamaica – Ziggy Marley announced the re-release of his Grammy-winning album Love Is My Religion, including three bonus tracks as well as an independent…

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WOMAD Charlton Park 2008 Announces Partial Line-up

World Music Central News Room November 29, 2007 WOMADWOMAD Charlton Park

The next edition of WOMAD Charlton Park will take place 25-27 July 2008. To acknowledge the tremendous loyalty and goodwill shown by all of the…

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Iconoclasts on Sundance highlights "Congo Square" by Wynton Marsalis & Yacub Addy

admin November 24, 2007

The current episode of "Iconoclasts" on the Sundance Chanel features the innovators Wynton Marsalis and New Orleans chef John Besh discussing their passions and creative…

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Jamie Laval and Ashley Broder among Finalists of the 7th Annual Independent Music Awards

admin November 2, 2007

Asheville, North Carolina-based artists Jamie Laval and Ashley Broder are among a diverse group of independent musicians named as finalists of the 7th Annual Independent…

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Tuscarora Singer Jennifer Kreisberg Nominated for an Independent Music Award

World Music Central News Room October 31, 2007

Hartford (Connecticut), USA – Native American musician Jennifer Kreisberg (Tuscarora), the youngest member of Ulali, the first Native female a cappella trio of its kind,…

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Autorickshaw nominated for two Canadian Folk Music Awards

Angel Romero October 28, 2007

Toronto-based world music ensemble Autorickshaw has been nominated for two 2007 Canadian Folk Music Awards in the categories “Best World Group” and “Pushing The Boundaries”…

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Lucky Dube Memorial Service in Johannesburg

World Music Central News Room October 23, 2007

Lucky Dube‘s family wishes to respect Lucky Dube‘s final wishes to have a small and dignified funeral. The funeral service at The Farmer’s Hall in…

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Arrests Made in Lucky Dube Murder

TJ Nelson October 22, 2007

South African police have arrested five men in connection with the last Thursday murder of reggae star Lucky Dube. The Sunday morning arrests took place…

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Massive Audience for Te Vaka in Paris

World Music Central News Room October 20, 2007

Paris, France – More than 10,000 people got to see Te Vaka perform live in Paris. Their 2 performances for the semi-finals of the Rugby…

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