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New Trinidadian Roots Artist Jamelody Releases Debut Album
Published February 13, 2008
VP Records announces April 29 as release date for Be Prepared, the debut album from Jamelody.
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Reggae Icon Luciano To Tour US And His New CD Hits Stores Today
Published February 13, 2008
Jah Is My Navigator, the latest album from Jamaica's Luciano, in stores today as the artist prepares to embark on his first US tour in 4 years.
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Peter Simon: Special Slide Show And Book Signing Feb. 29 At B & N Tribeca
Published February 13, 2008
Simon's slide show will feature rare images from his private collection, to which he will provide commentary. Following the presentation he will sign copies of his new Reggae Scrapbook.
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Jose Negroni And Aquiles Baez To Be Featured On "A Taste of Cacao"
Published February 12, 2008
The Jazz Gallery in lower Manhattan will showcase "A Taste Of Cacao" featuring the Puerto Rican, Miami-based pianist José Negroni and the Venezuelan, New York City-based guitarist Aquiles Báez.
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Martin Hayes And Dennis Cahill On NPR's All Songs Considered
Published February 12, 2008
Welcome Here Again, the latest effort from Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill, will be featured later today on NPR's All Songs Considered.
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World Music Winners At The 2008 Grammy Awards
Published February 11, 2008
Soweto Gospel Choir, Alejandro Sanz, Calle 13, Levon Helm, Stephen Marley, and Angelique Kidjo (pictured) are just a few of the night’s winners.
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Dengue Fever Confirms First Live Show Dates In The UK And The Netherlands
Published February 6, 2008
May and June dates confirmed for performances by Dengue Fever in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.
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Nublu Records Announces April 29th Release Date For 3 Na Massa
Published February 6, 2008
A kind of soundtrack to the erotic comic book frames of artist Milo Manara, 3 Na Massa features some of Brazil’s best-known singers and actresses, including CéU and Karine Carvalho.
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Tata Guines, Dead At 77
Published February 5, 2008
Acclaimed Cuban percussionist Tata Guines, known widely as "The King of the Congas," died yesterday at the age of 77.
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Celtic Fiddle Festival’s New CD And Tour Announced
Published February 4, 2008
Loftus Music announces February 12 as release date for Équinoxe and late February and March for planned American tour.
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Nublu Records Signs Exclusive Deal With Redeye Distribution
Published February 4, 2008
Home of Kudu and Love Trio has signed exclusive North American deal with one of the foremost independent distributors of physical and digital music worldwide.
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Rykodisc Celebrates 25 Years With 5 Free Downloads
Published January 30, 2008
To say thanks for supporting their music for 25 years, Rykodisc is offering 5 free downloads, every month of 2008. Artists include King Sunny Ade and Toumani Diabate.
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XM Radio Celebrates Black History Month With New Programming
Published January 30, 2008
Features a variety of music, talk, and entertainment programs, including performances and interviews with Natalie Cole, Gamble & Huff, and Aaron Neville.
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Carnegie Hall Announces 2008-2009 Season
Published January 30, 2008
Celebrates Leonard Bernstein and the African American Cultural Legacy, but also features artists from around the globe, including Zakir Hussain and Estrella Morente.
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Flamenco Festival 2008 Brings Spain's Greatest Stars To Several U.S. Stages
Published January 30, 2008
Electrifying performances by some of Spain’s finest musicians and performers, including celebrated flamenco dancer Merche Esmeralda and guitarist Tomatito.
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VP Records Announces Purchase of Greensleeves Records
Published January 29, 2008
Awaiting the approval of Zest's shareholders, it was announced today that reggae record label VP Records plans on purchasing Greensleeves Records & Publishing from Zest Group, and in turn inherit great works and hits from Rihanna, Sean Paul, and Shaggy.
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Miles...From India: New, Revelatory 2-Disc Set Reinterprets Miles Davis Classics
Published January 28, 2008
Miles...From India, a project involving two dozen musicians from the U.S. and India, is a cross-cultural summit meeting that puts a pan-global spin on such Miles classics as "Spanish Key."
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Crammed Discs Presents New Releases From Brazil's DJ Dolores & Antwerp's Think Of One
Published January 28, 2008
Crammed Discs announces April 1st as the release date for new albums by DJ Dolores and Think Of One. Check out free downloads of the new “Deixa Falar” by DJ Dolores’ and “Oppressor” from Think Of One here.
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo Leader Chooses Son To Succeed Him
Published January 25, 2008
Joseph Shabalala of the popular group Ladysmith Black Mambazo has announced that upon finishing touring, his sons will continue in carrying on his legacy. His son Thamsanqa will become the new leader of the group.
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Children's Musician and Author Raffi Set to Release Two New Compilations
Published January 25, 2008
Acclaimed children's musician and author Raffi is releasing two new much-anticipated compilation albums following his 2006 release of Quiet Time.
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