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A magnificent highlight of the Førde Traditional and World Music Festival, held this year July 5-8 in Førde, Norway, is the multicultural performance of Renata…
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Uxia ‘s “Meu Canto” won the best album award in the Best Roots Music category by popular vote after being selected as finalist by a…
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One of the legends of Puerto Rican music, guitarist Yomo Toro died on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 11:40 pm after more than a month…
View More Yomo Toro, Cuatro Guitar Legend Dies at 78Interview with Ellika Frisell, acclaimed Swedish fiddler
One of the enchanting musical collaborations showcased at the Førde Traditional and World Music Festival, held this year July 5-8 in Førde, Norway, is between…
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Ljuba Davis Ladino Ensemble East and West (self-released, 2012) When the Sephardim, the Jews of Spain, were expelled from their homeland following the reconquista of…
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Nickodemus Moon People (ESL Music, 2012) Admit it, every once in a while you need some ferocious tunes. You need to walk down the street,…
View More Wildly Expressive Global InfluencesUpcoming Wake Up Madagascar Tour Has Mission to End Illegal Logging in the Rainforests of Madagascar
The Wake Up Madagascar Tour will take place July 13 – July 26 in North America. Artists scheduled to perform include Razia Said, Jaojoby, Charles…
View More Upcoming Wake Up Madagascar Tour Has Mission to End Illegal Logging in the Rainforests of MadagascarInterview with Kevin Henderson, Nordic Fiddlers Bloc
Kevin Henderson is a dynamic young fiddler on the world stage, and will be performing with The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc at the Forde Festival of…
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“Smile” is the title of the new music video by Texas trio Los Lonely Boys. It contains footage from their visit to Japan supporting their…
View More Los Lonely Boys Release “Smile” Video Live in JapanInterview with Kyungso Park, Korean Gayageum Artist
One of the traditional instruments featured at the Førde Traditional and World Music Festival, held this year July 5-8 in Førde, Norway, is the gayageum…
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