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Corbin Beach to close out Vashon's world music, folk dance party series

At 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, Corbin Beach will host the last of this summer's World Music concert and folk dance parties sponsored by Vashon Park District and Vashon Folkdancers.

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Thu Aug 14, 2008

Daily Yomiuri

Breaking through the World Music boundaries

For most visitors to Japan, whether long- or short-term, the nearest they will get to traditional music is when they stumble upon a Bon Odori dance or perhaps see an enka song performed on TV.

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Fri Aug 08, 2008

Latest Activity on Duke City Fix

neal copperman's profile changed

I started AMP Concerts to expand the musical opportunities in Albuquerque. We specialize in world, folk, acoustic and Americana music, but ultimately present what we think is interesting.

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Thu Jul 31, 2008

Malaysian National News Agency

Sarawak's Rain Forest Music Continues To Mesmerize The World

By Caroline Jackson SANTUBONG, Aug 1 -- It was a wet and muddy turf at Sarawak Cultural Village but the jubilant mood of the revelers at the final day of the 11th Rainforest World Music Festival summed up the ...

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Sat Jul 26, 2008

E-borneo.com

Sarawak Rainforest World Music Festival - When jungle beat meets folk songs

More than 18,000 tickets to the three nightly concerts of the 11th Rainforest World Music Festival , which kicked off on July 11, 2008 at the Sarawak Cultural Village were snapped up well in advance.

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Related Topix: Folk, Travel, Malaysia Travel, Kuching, Malaysia Travel

Fri Jul 25, 2008

Chicago Sun-Times

Comes a time ... for a CSNY doc

Some of my best rock 'n' roll memories are courtesy of Neil Young. I watched Young and Crazy Horse play through a tornado after the audio and video power went out during the 1997 H.O.R.D.E. Festival at the ...

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Related Topix: Folk, Tinley Park, IL, Stephen Stills, Pop/Rock, Life, Veteran Affairs

Wed Jul 23, 2008

Iceland Review

"l f Arnalds First Icelander to Showcase at WOMEX

Iceland might be one of the most extensively-covered travel destinations in the world, but there is still plenty to be surprised about.

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Related Topix: Folk, Spain, World News,

Mon Jul 21, 2008

E-borneo.com

Sarawak Rainforest World Music Festival - When jungle beat meets folk songs

More than 18,000 tickets to the three nightly concerts of the 11th Rainforest World Music Festival , which kicked off on July 11, 2008 at the Sarawak Cultural Village were snapped up well in advance.

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Related Topix: Folk, Travel, Malaysia Travel, Kuching, Malaysia Travel

Sat Jul 19, 2008

The Star Online

Sexy freedom- exposed

What is freedom? Is it the right to capture the fickle male gaze with skimpy skirts? Or the liberty to speak out when something is not right about society? THE Rainforest World Music Festival , held last ...

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Related Topix: Beer, Drink, Folk, Southeast Asia, World News, Malaysia

Mon Jul 14, 2008

The Star Online

Record turnout for Rainforest music fest

KUCHING: Music lovers have given the thumbs-up to the 11th edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival, which attracted a record turnout, at the Sarawak Cultural Village near here.

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Related Topix: Folk, Weather

Fri Jul 11, 2008

MySanAntonio.com

Night After Night

Wine and Alchemy, Olmos Bharmacy . This is a new World Music project fronted by multi-instrumentalist Mark Varelas, formerly with the duo E Muzeki.

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Related Topix: Folk, Austin, TX, Music, Entertainment

Wed Jul 09, 2008

New Straits Times

Party to the beat of world music

It's the Rainforest World Music Music Festival again in Sarawak. HAFIDAH SAMAT tells you what to expect this time.

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Related Topix: Folk, Southeast Asia, Malaysia

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Franciscan Sisters' offer a Free Download of a Truly Global Hymn for World Youth Day

To celebrate World Youth Day, the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity are offering a free download of a 'World Music' version of the hymn "Come Holy Ghost/Enkindle" at http://www.fscc-calledtobe.org/living/ ...

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Related Topix: Folk, US Military Prisons, Army Regional Confinement Facility Europe, Germany, Milwaukee, WI, Milwaukee Metro, Entertainment, Drama, Television

Sat Jul 05, 2008

E-borneo.com

Sarawak Rainforest Music Festival enters a new decade

KUCHING : After the stirring 10th anniversary celebration last year, Rainforest World Music Festival is now ready to enter into a new decade with the promise of a better festival and more value-added ...

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Related Topix: Travel, Malaysia Travel, Kuching, Malaysia Travel, Folk

Thu Jun 19, 2008

Marin Independent Journal

Grisman group launches World Music series

David Grisman s popular quintet will kick off the Osher Marin Jewish Community Center s Summer Nights World Music series on June 21.

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Related Topix: Frank Vignola, Jazz, David Grisman, Bluegrass, Folk

Tue Jun 17, 2008

My Manitoba.com

Celebrate World Music Day at the CCFM

This Saturday from noon to midnight, there will be two outdoor stages of musical entertainment at the Centre culturel franco-manitobain to celebrate World Music Day.

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Related Topix: Folk

Fri Jun 13, 2008

Daily Californian

Yearly Festival Unites Artists And Admirers of World Music

Category: Arts & Entertainment > Music > Concerts You don't see toddlers running through People's Park very often, and most people probably wouldn't say kids are a prominent feature of Berkeley's most infamous ...

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Related Topix: Folk, Berkeley, CA

Thu Jun 05, 2008

The Toronto Star

What's On: Weekday Planner

For events on the weekend, please see the Night & Day Weekend Listings. Music Art of Jazz celebrations in the Distillery District continue with a celebration of John Norris featuring Wray Downes Quartet, Dan ...

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Related Topix: Randy Weston, Jazz, The Big Band, Folk, Canada

Sun May 25, 2008

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Disco Partizani

At around this time of year it's traditional for the annual season of World Music Making the Headlines: the sociopolitical sms power of Greater Europe as distilled through cheesy representations of the ...

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Related Topix: Folk, Electronic, Shantel

Thu May 22, 2008

E-borneo.com

Sarawak Rainforest World Music Festival enters new decade

AFTER its rousing 10th anniversary celebration last year, Rainforest World Music Festival is entering a new decade with the promise of a value-added experience.

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Related Topix: Folk, Travel, Malaysia Travel, Kuching, Malaysia Travel

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