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Oliver Mtukudzi Performance in September at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley in Seattle

World Music Central News Room August 21, 2006 Oliver Mtukudziworld musicZimbabwean music

The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley presents African Pop Giant Oliver Mtukudzi for four nights September 7-10. Band members include: Oliver Mtukudzi (vocals),…

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The House of World Cultures in Berlin to Be Renovated

World Music Central News Room August 18, 2006

Berlin, Germany – With 55,000 people at sold-out concerts and well-attended exhibitions, the Copa Da Cultura festival turned out to be a great highlight in…

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National Geographic Offers Podcasts to Tell World’s Stories

World Music Central News Room August 18, 2006

Washington (DC), USA – National Geographic now makes it possible for consumers to take a guided walk through the streets of Venice, experience an African…

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International Songwriting Competition (ISC) 2006 Judges Include High-Profile World Music Industry Executives

World Music Central News Room August 15, 2006

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is now accepting entries and is pleased to announce some exciting new changes for this year. In addition to adding…

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GRAMMY Foundation Grant Program Awards $250,000 in Special Gulf Region Cycle

World Music Central News Room August 15, 2006

Santa Mónica (California), USA – The GRAMMY Foundation Grant Program announced today that $250,000 in grants will be awarded to 10 recipients to archive and…

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The Bassman’s Band

Angel Romero August 15, 2006 Colin D'CruzJazzThe Bassman's band

Goa, India – The Bassman’s band led by virtuoso jazz bass player Colin D’Cruz, features some of the hottest local as well as international talent.…

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Lebanese Musician Marcel Khalifé Makes a Plea to fellow UNESCO Artists for Peace

World Music Central News Room August 10, 2006

Paris, France – Ud master Marcel Khalifé held a press conference at the UNESCO International Headquarters in Paris and delivered a passionate plea to his…

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New World Music Venue in London

TJ Nelson August 9, 2006

Half The World is a new venture for London, an occasional season of live world music gigs being staged at Live On The Park below…

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National Geographic’s World Music Initiative Brings Geography to Life

admin August 6, 2006

Washington (DC), USA – National Geographic announced the launch of a music initiative that offers consumers the soundtrack of the world, from traditional roots music…

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Carlos Santana and Les Paul Added to Growing Number of Artists Contributing to the ‘Wear Your Music’ Campaign

World Music Central News Room August 5, 2006

Relix, the magazine for music, announced that guitar legends Carlos Santana and Les Paul have been added to the list of musicians participating in its…

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