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0January 27, 2012
Long Awaited International Release of Debut Album by Fado Diva Cristina Branco Now Available

Cristina Branco Live in Amsterdam, Netherlands (ARC Music EUCD2351, 2011) Cristina Branco is one of the leading figures in the new generation of fado performers that appeared in the 1990s….
0January 27, 2012
Siggi Loch Winner of the jazzahead!-Škoda-Award 2012

This year’s winner of the jazzahead!-Škoda-Award, that is endowed with €15,000, is record label entrepreneur Siggi Loch. Mr. Loch will receive the coveted trophy for his contributions to jazz as…
0January 27, 2012
Track from the Forthcoming Woody Guthrie tribute album New Multitudes Available To Download

“Old L.A.,” a track from the upcoming Woody Guthrie tribute album New Multitudes, is now available to download. Due February 28, the album was created by Will Johnson (Centro-matic, South…

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Some Serious Skankin’ Ska

Posted on January 26, 2012 | No Comments
It started with a half-baked plan to set some kind of world record, for the most horn players performing the skank in a ska song. Eight years down the track,...
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The best of Afro-Cuban music and chamber music

Posted on January 25, 2012 | No Comments
Maraca and his Latin Jazz All Stars Reencuentros, Live at the Grand Theater of Havana (Descaga SARL, 2011) The grand maestro of the Cuban flute, Orlando Valle “Maraca” has released...
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Video of the Week: Verdes Herbas by Doa

Posted on January 24, 2012 | No Comments
This week’s music video focuses on of the finest acts in the Galician folk music scene. Doa has been making excellent Celtic music and is one of Spain’s best exponents...
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