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Jul 3, 2009
Latin Jazz Music Styles
In: Latin Music
By: Michelle Schusterman
The broad term "latin jazz" encompasses many subgenres of music from several countries, including Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Brazil.
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Jul 2, 2009
Eros Ramazzotti Ali e Radici Tour
In: Latin Music
By: Julia Wooldridge
The 45 year old Roman singer and songwriter with over 25 years of worldwide success recently released a new album titled Ali e Radici and tours again this coming October.
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Jul 2, 2009
Michael Jackson's Influence in Bollywood
In: World Music (general)
By: Azharul Islam
Bollywood stars have been imitating Michael Jackson since the release of Thriller.
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Jul 1, 2009
The History of Soca Music
In: Calypso Music
By: Michelle Schusterman
This child of calypso music now dominates the music scene during Carnival in Trinidad and boasts several international hits.
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Jul 1, 2009
Summer Reggae Music Festivals
In: Reggae/Dub Music
By: Michelle Schusterman
Summer is the season for reggae festivals in several countries across the globe.
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Jun 29, 2009
Brazilian Popular Music
In: World Music (general)
By: Michelle Schusterman
Música Popular Brasileira, or MPB, is a blend of traditional Brazilian styles fused with influences from around the world, resulting in a unique genre of world music.
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Jun 28, 2009
Mariachi: The Music and the Musicians
In: Latin Music
By: Christopher Minster
Who doesn't love a little Mariachi music at a Cinco de Mayo celebration? Here's the history of this fascinating music form.
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Jun 28, 2009
What is an Mbira?
In: Indigenous Music
By: Michelle Schusterman
The haunting sound of the mbira is not only beautiful, it's essential to understanding the culture of the Shona people.
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Jun 26, 2009
Bob Marley for Beginners
In: Reggae/Dub Music
By: Michelle Schusterman
For anyone interested in building their reggae music library, these classic Bob Marley CDs are a great place to start.
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Jun 25, 2009
Taiko Drumming
In: Indigenous Music
By: Michelle Schusterman
Once used in war, today taiko drumming is world renowned, from internationally touring bands to Playstation games.
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Jun 24, 2009
Ojos de Brujo
In: Latin Music
By: Michelle Schusterman
Spain's leading hip-hop band from Barcelona blends dub and flamenco with Afro-Cuban and Indian styles to create an energetic and completely unique album.
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Jun 23, 2009
The Panorama Steel Band Competition
In: Calypso Music
By: Michelle Schusterman
Carnival in Trinidad is more than extravagant costumes and all-night parties. Hundreds of steel bands practice year-round to try and claim the title of Panorama Champion.
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Jun 22, 2009
The History of Samba Reggae in Salvador
In: World Music (general)
By: Michelle Schusterman
The most popular style of music in northeastern Brazil may sound laid back, but at its roots are decades of social protest and rising ethnic pride.
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Jun 7, 2009
Catch Dengue Fever
In: World Music (general)
By: Michael Waterson
How a group of American musicians and a Cambodian vocalist are reviving a pop genre while infusing it with life and sending it in new directions.
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