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Spain's Mártires del Compás Cancels U.S. Tour
Published September 20, 2005
The popular Seville-based Spanish “Flamenco-Billy” rockers cite a delay in obtaining a U.S. work visa for the cancelation.
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Ether Records to Release 'Gilles Peterson Presents The BBC Sessions'
Published September 20, 2005
CD includes exclusive tracks from N*E*R*D, Beck, the Roots, Amp Fiddler, Nitin Sawnhey, Bjork, Roots Manuva, Beth Gibbons, Plantlife, Peven Everett, Spektrum, Jade Fox, The Heritage Orchestra and others.
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Brazilian Artist Curumin Releases New CD, Achados e Perdidos
Published September 19, 2005
The new release pairs frenetic, Afro-beat with samba rhythms that nod to everyone from Milton Nascimento to Fela Kuti.
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New NPR CD Compilation Features a Variety of World Music Artists
Published September 19, 2005
One World Many Voices volume features global artists and new, unusual or classic performances. Lila Downs, Caetan Veloso, Miriam Makeba and Tinariwen are among the featured artists.
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Jazz Veteran Herbie Hancock Enjoys Crossover Hit with 'Possibilities'
Published September 19, 2005
The latest CD by the jazz keyboard legend features a slew of big-name collaborators. Santana, Angelique Kidjo, Paul Simon, Christina Aguilera and Raul Midon all make appearances.
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Operation Ceasefire Concert Coming to D.C. this Saturday
Published September 19, 2005
Rally seeks to bring the troops home from Iraq. Punk rocker Jello Biafra will host.
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LATV Announces Fall Lineup
Published September 19, 2005
LATV’s September appearances include reggaeton poster boy Daddy Yankee, Mexican rock supergroup Jaguares, and Warped Tour favorites Go Betty Go.
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21st Century Algerian Roots Music by Fantazia to be Featured on BBC
Published September 15, 2005
A live session by Fantazia will air on Andy Kershaw's BBC Radio 3 program on September 18.
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Smithsonian Folkways to Release Mighty Sparrow's First Flight: Early Calypsos CD
Published September 15, 2005
18-track CD documents seminal early career of calypso king. Mighty Sparrow will also tour the U.S. this fall.
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John Prine Named Artist of the Year at the 4th Annual Americana Music Honors and Awards
Published September 15, 2005
The acclaimed singer-songwriter's Fair & Square album spent nine weeks atop the Billboard Americana chart.
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Tom and Joy's Antigua to be Released October 18
Published September 15, 2005
The Parisian bossa nova duo grooves gently, sweetly through the tropics.
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Brazilian Producer Apollo Nove to Release Debut Album
Published September 15, 2005
Cibelle, Seu Jorge, Tita Lima, Holly, Fred 04 and Céu make guest appearances on Res Inexplicata Volans, out on Ziriguiboom/Crammed Discs on October 3.
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Blue Note to Release Newly Discovered Thelonious Monk-John Coltrane Live Recording
Published September 15, 2005
The two jazz legends performed at New York's Carnegie Hall in 1957. The show was recorded but the tapes were only found this year.
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Two Katrina Benefit Concerts to Take Place Simultaneously in NYC
Published September 15, 2005
"From the Big Apple to the Big Easy" will fill Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall
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New Santana Album, All That I Am, to be Released November 1
Published September 13, 2005
First single from the album will be "I'm Feeling you," featuring Michelle Branch
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Bi Kidude to be Presented with WOMEX Award
Published September 13, 2005
Zanzibar's most famous cultural ambassador will be honored.
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Live 8 DVD Set to be Released
Published September 13, 2005
All major performers from the recent concerts will be featured on the 4-disc set.
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Alejandro Fernandez, Chayanne and Marc Anthony to Perform Katrina Benefit Shows in Miami
Published September 13, 2005
The three major Latin stars are turning over proceeds from their weekend concerts to the relief effort.
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Ashish Soni, India's Leading Designer, to Showcase at New York Fashion Show
Published September 13, 2005
The first Indian designer to hold a solo fashion show, Soni has evolved into one of the hottest names in the fashion industry today.
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Jazz Foundation Auction Will Benefit Musicians Hurt by Katrina
Published September 12, 2005
Memorabilia, instruments, art, even private lessons and recording sessions will be sold to raise money for musicians in need.
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