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The Beautiful Sounds of Laliya
Anyone who's had the pleasure of seeing Laliya perform live will know what a warm and soulful performance they provide.
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History of Hula
Hula is synonymous with Hawaii. Most images of the islands includes the grass skirt and ukelele. Here is the history of the dance and how it came to be so important.
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Music Review - Ada
A R Rahman manages to recreate some of the magic from his early years as a composer in the tunes he composes for the soundtrack of Ada.
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Music Review - Paa
Paa is an film with a not-too-common theme, and this reflects in the music.
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Edith Piaf and La Vie en Rose?
Born in Belleville, Paris, the 'Little Sparrow' had an early life most would consider not exactly rosy, yet became a cultural icon.
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3 Idiots - Soundtrack Review
With music composed by Shantanu Moitra and lyrics by Swanand Kirkire, the songs of 3 Idiots hold appeal for the average Indian music enthusiast.
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Kate Smith Sings "God Bless America"
She sang Irving Berlin's prayerful "God Bless America" for the first time on her radio show in 1938 and it became an overnight sensation, and is still sung to this day.
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Gloria Estefan - Live in Mexico
Gloria returned to Mexico City as part of what is being billed as her "Farewell Tour of Latin America" to entertain her fans and promote her latest album, "90 Millas."
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Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar
Slack key guitar is the unique sound of Hawaii. The techniques and playing styles
reflect the aloha spirit of the culture and the skills of those who play it.
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Zimbabwean Superstar Oliver Mtukudzi
Oliver Mtukudzi, affectionately called 'Tuku' in Zimbabwe, has been dubbed the grandfather of Zimbabwean pop, and not without reason.
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The 2009 Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards
The music awards is the biggest night on the Kiwi entertainment calendar and a not-to-miss event where fans and stars celebrate the best of local New Zealand music.
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Nelly Furtado Mi Plan Review
Nelly Furtado releases her fourth album, Mi Plan, her first in Spanish, proving once again this Canadian singer-songwriting superstar follows her own plan.
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Wake Up Sid, Karan Johar & Ayan Mukerjee
The hip and urban soundtrack for Wake Up Sid is a fresh new addition to India's up and coming rock scene.
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Sir Howard Morrison Funeral, Rotorua New Zealand
After days of chilly temperatures and relentless rain the sun came out today for the funeral of Sir Howard Morrison. Mourners lined Rotorua streets to bid farewell.
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Sir Howard Morrison Dies in Rotorua, New Zealand
Sir Howard Morrison, KBE, OBE, one of New Zealand's best loved sons, died yesterday, aged 74. Sir Howard succumbed to a heart attack at his home at Ohinemutu.
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Orchestrating With the Clave
With some careful thought, AfroCuban rhythms that use clave patterns are a great way to liven up a familiar tune.
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Review of Pacha Massive's "If You Want It"
Pacha Massive's "If You Want It" features guest spots by Zigmat's Monica Rodriguez, Meixco's Sara Valenzuela and Liz Wright of Love Grenades. Hear it on MySpace now.
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Calle 13's "Los Atras Vienen Conmigo" Review
Calle 13 has gained more than a few English-speaking fans who are weary of each new iteration of punk rock or emo. "Los Atras Vienen Conmigo" includes other stars.
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Dub, Dancehall, and Roots Reggae
Reggae, the most well-known form of Jamaican music, has branched out in several directions over the past few decades.
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The Tumbao and the Clave: Partners in Rhythm
In Afro Cuban music, fundamental as it is, clave is only part of the equation. The clave is often partnered with an alternating pitch pattern known as a tumbao.
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Understanding the Clave
Learning the function of the clave, a variation of the Spanish word for "key", is indeed key to understanding all AfroCuban derived music.
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CD Review: Born in Babylon
Washington, DC-bred reggae rock band, SOJA, third release Born in Babylon is a positive collection of emotive lyrics and multi-faceted songs.
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Artist Profile - Angélique Kidjo
From her award-winning albums to her work with UNICEF, Angélique Kidjo is an international artist bringing musical and societal change and recognition to Africa.
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Playing for Change
This inspiring project started by Mark Johnson aims to connect the world and promote peace and understanding through music.
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Indonesian Gamelan Music
While instrumentation and arrangements differ depending on the region, Indonesian gamelan as a whole is a striking and highly influential ensemble.
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Artist Profile - CéU
Brazil's most popular artist of 2007 has many worldly influences, which can be heard in her Grammy-nominated debut album as well as her latest release, Vagarosa.
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Luis Miguel: The Greatest Living Pop Superstar?
In the world of solo singing sensations, nobody can touch the "Holy Trinity" of Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson, or can they?
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The Sound and Story of Olodum
From creating a new genre of music to performing with internationally acclaimed artists, Olodum is at the forefront of Brazilian music and Afro-Brazilian culture.
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Brazil's Heavenly Singer-Songwriter
With her second CD, released this month, Céu keeps her winning formula of a blend of styles while expanding her range as a composer and vocalist.
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The Music of Candomblé and Afoxé
The spiritual rituals that originated in Africa flourished as Candomblé in Brazil, accompanied by highly percussive music that has shaped the samba and bossa nova today.
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Sharib-Toshi Hit The Right Chords With Jashnn
The Bhatt's have been promoting the album as being the best debut soundtrack from a duo since the Nadeem-Shravan composed soundtrack for the 1990 released film Ashiqui.
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The Life and Music of Tito Puente
The musician and entertainer credited for bringing Cuban sounds into American jazz also served in World War II and studied at Julliard.
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What is a Pandeiro?
Often mistaken for other frame drums with jingles, the pandeiro is unique in design as well as musical application.
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Latin Jazz Music Styles
The broad term "latin jazz" encompasses many subgenres of music from several countries, including Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Brazil.
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Eros Ramazzotti Ali e Radici and Concerts 2009
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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Michael Jackson's Influence in Bollywood
Bollywood stars have been imitating Michael Jackson since the release of Thriller.
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The History of Soca Music
This child of calypso music now dominates the music scene during Carnival in Trinidad and boasts several international hits.
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Summer Reggae Music Festivals
Summer is the season for reggae festivals in several countries across the globe.
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Brazilian Popular Music
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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Mariachi: The Music and the Musicians
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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What is an Mbira?
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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Bob Marley for Beginners
For anyone interested in building their reggae music library, these classic Bob Marley CDs are a great place to start.
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Taiko Drumming
Once used in war, today taiko drumming is world renowned, from internationally touring bands to Playstation games.
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Ojos de Brujo
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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The Panorama Steel Band Competition
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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The History of Samba Reggae in Salvador
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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Catch Dengue Fever
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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Dancehall Reggae Music
Dancehall reggae has come under fire in recent years with charges that many of its artists pen lyrics that are violent, sexually explicit and homophobic.
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The Rasta Movement and Reggae Music
The lyrics of many reggae songs are laced with references to the Rastafarian movement. Understanding Rasta beliefs unlocks the key to better comprehension of the music.
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The History of Reggae Music
Nearly everyone in the world has heard reggae music in some form but many do not know the true origins of this genre or realize how much it has influenced artists today.
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