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Welcome to World Music World where we bring all the World's Folk Music together into one venue.

Whether you're searching for new World Music experiences, an established band who would like some extra exposure, or just curious about World Music in general, there's something here for you - we even have a wide range of free music video clips from Youtube to check out.

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Public Practice at the Music Center

Public Practice at the Music Center

Do you like playing music for fun? Are you learning to play a new instrument or a new piece of music? Not afraid to practice music in an outdoor public space? Then PUBLIC PRACTICE is for you! Practice, practice, practice.

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LA Phil Presents Fireworks Finale: Blame It On Rio

LA Phil Presents Fireworks Finale: Blame It On Rio

From Carnival to Carmen (Miranda), we'll tour the beaches and clubs of Brazil with the hypnotic Seu Jorge and the sensational Bebel Gilberto, with dancers and the Bowl's famously fun fireworks.

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No blanço do mar - Catarina Dos Santos

No balanço do mar - Catarina Dos Santos

Catarina Dos Santos's debut album is a lush mixture of sounds from Portugal, Angola and Cape Verde mixed with jazz overtones. Very well produced, this is quite an interesting album from this emerging singer.

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Sam & Ruby to Release Debut Album - "The Here & The Now"

Sam & Ruby to Release Debut Album - "The Here & The Now"

It's rare when new artists meet the challenge of addressing universal themes in unique ways. But that's exactly what Rykodisc duo SAM & RUBY have accomplished with the dozen songs on their debut album THE HERE AND THE NOW, releasing August 11th, 2009.

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Andando - Mario Poletti

Andando - Mario Poletti

Mario Poletti's album Andando is a quirky mix of old French and Italian dances mixed with modern overtones. Happy and vibrant this album has a few sonic surprises in store.

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Global Pop : Hugues Aufray at LA Music Center

Global Pop : Hugues Aufray at LA Music Center

With French adaptations of Bob Dylan's songs and a long and illustrious career spanning four decades, this modern day troubadour's music has become engrained in popular culture.

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Paris to Cuba - Mario Grigorov

Paris to Cuba - Mario Grigorov

Film composer Mario Grigorov's new album, Paris to Cuba is a sultry mix of Latin rhythms reminiscent of sultry nights in Paris at the turn of last century.

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Anke Dreyer on Hazmat Modine: Style mix à la carte

Anke Dreyer on Hazmat Modine: Style mix Á la carte

Anke Dreyer shares his thoughts on the eclectic band Hazmat Modine who sound like a cross between Tom Waits, a Jewish party and Gypsy music after a night of drinking Slivovitza.

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"IS AMERICA PART OF THE WORLD?" Outdoor Music Festival, Sat, July 11

"IS AMERICA PART OF THE WORLD?" Outdoor Music Festival, Sat, July 11

Brooklyn has become a veritable breeding ground for musicians looking beyond America's borders for inspiration in recent years and will play host to the launch event of the "Is America Part of The World?" outdoor music festival at the BKLYN Yard.

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World Renowned Reggae Label VP RECORDS Releases REGGAE GOLD 2009

World Renowned Reggae Label VP RECORDS Releases REGGAE GOLD 2009

For the past 16 years, VP Records has been at the forefront of reggae music with their Reggae Gold series. Since it's inception this collection has featured the biggest songs of the year in reggae/dancehall but has also included music from international artists and crossover recording acts.

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CD Review : The Slavs Part - Slavic Music compliation from Scythian Horn

CD Review : The Slavs Part - Slavic Music compliation from Scythian Horn

This is another interesting compilation from the Siberian cultural fund - Scythian Horn. Featuring 20 tracks from various Slavic bands, this album has a lot of variety, but maintains a sense of cohesiveness due to the shared background origins.

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Free 37 track Dancehall/Reggae mixtape from Assassin aka Agent Sasco

Free 37 track Dancehall/Reggae mixtape from Assassin aka Agent Sasco

VP Records has given WorldMusicWorld access to 37 free tracks from Assassin aka Agent Sasco. They're available in both Dancehall and One Drop mixes.

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Album Release : Soca Gold : The Next Installment of Caribbean Carnival Hits

Album Release : Soca Gold : The Next Installment of Caribbean Carnival Hits

The annual release of Soca Gold brings the hottest high energy sounds of the Caribbean's carnivals to the world! Soca Gold 2009 features massive hits from Trinidad's Carnival competition like "Bacchanal" from Destra and "Tusty" by Roy Cape ft.

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Video of the Week : Blood Into Gold : Peter Buffett featuring Akon

Video of the Week : Blood Into Gold : Peter Buffett featuring Akon

According to the UN, over 12 million people worldwide are trafficked for forced labor or sexual exploitation. Peter Buffet and Akon's song is a powerful and moving exploration of the suffering faced by these people.

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CD Review : Ariel Lazarus Ensemble : New World Music

Interesting Events : NY Gypsy Festival presents 5th Anniversary Season Party #2

The second major concert in the NY Gypsy Festival kicks off on Friday May 15. A must attend even for lovers of Gypsy music!

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Reggae Veteran Denroy Morgan Sings Blessings and Praise on His Latest Album THEOCRACY REIGN on Asaph Records through VP Record

Reggae Veteran Denroy Morgan Sings Blessings and Praise on His Latest Album Theocracy Reign on Asaph Records through VP Record

Long time reggae contender Denroy Morgan, launches his “musical ministry†with his latest release Theocracy Reign

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Album Relase and Bio : Peter Buffett: Imaginary Kingdom

Album Relase and Bio : Peter Buffett: Imaginary Kingdom

Peter Buffet's latest release, Imaginary Kingdom, was released on September 23rd, 2008 through his own imprint BeSide Records.  His third solo vocal album, this record cements his reputation as a recording artist with something to say.

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Interesting Gigs: Panonian Wave @ NUBLU - Balkan Soul World-Meltdown Music - Friday, May 16, 200

Interesting Gigs: Panonian Wave @ NUBLU - Balkan Soul World-Meltdown Music - Friday, May 16, 200

Peter Buffet's latest release, Imaginary Kingdom, was released on September 23rd, 2008 through his own imprint BeSide Records.  His third solo vocal album, this record cements his reputation as a recording artist with something to say.

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CD Review : Ariel Lazarus Ensemble : New World Music

CD Review : Ariel Lazarus Ensemble : New World Music

Klezmer meets the music of Sephardic Gibraltar in this bright and lively album of mainly original compositions by a young Israeli band. This is a refreshing album worth listening to!

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Interesting Gigs: Paradox Trio @ NUBLU NYC 78 rpm : Thursday, April 30 2009

Interesting Gigs: Paradox Trio @ NUBLU NYC 78 rpm : Thursday, April 30 2009

Balkan Jazz & Psychobilly music inspired by Eastern European, Gypsy and downtown NY traditions. Playing Thursday, April 30 2009 at at Nublu in New York.

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Album Release : Oran Etkin Bridges Bamako and Brooklyn on Kelenia

Album Release : Oran Etkin Bridges Bamako and Brooklyn on Kelenia

"Oran is in many ways a quintessential Motèma artist... a virtuosic player with multiple influences, who is savvy as a band leader, courageous with his compositions and inspiring in his dedication to bringing a new vision to the art form," says label owner Jana Herzen.

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Interesting Gigs: Howard Fishman's Biting Fish Brass Band @ NUBLU NYC : Friday, May 1 2009

Interesting Gigs: Howard Fishman's Biting Fish Brass Band @ NUBLU NYC : Friday, May 1 2009

New Orleans style with a funky repertoire that careens from street-beat style traditional gospel to surprising covers to original songs by Howard Fishman.

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Interesting Gigs: Gamelan Dharma Swara @ Drom NYC The Music and Dance of Bali First Performance of 2009 : Saturday, May 2 2009 : Rare Club Appearance

Interesting Gigs: Gamelan Dharma Swara @ Drom NYC The Music and Dance of Bali First Performance of 2009 : Saturday, May 2 2009 : Rare Club Appearance

Gamelan semara dana is a cross-fertilization of the five-tone gong kebyar style with older seven-tone modal techniques and is the vehicle for almost all new experimental composition in Bali today.

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CD Review : Ciganski Diabli / Gypsy Devils : Self Titled & Dobré Casy

CD Review : Ciganski Diabli / Gypsy Devils : Self Titled & Dobré Casy

This fiery band from Slovakia play a frenetic mix of old and new favorites alike. Extremely accomplished and virtuosic they get your toes tapping and heart racing!

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Reggae : Etana unleashes her brand new video "Blessings", the Latest Single from her album The Strong One

Reggae : Etana unleashes her brand new video "Blessings", the Latest Single from her album The Strong One

The captivating Jamaican singer/songwriter, Etana, unveils her latest video “Blessings†featuring the popular Sicilian-Italian reggae artist Alborosie.

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Live Performance : Baye Kouyate: Raw Energy, Riveting Rhyth

Live Performance : Baye Kouyate: Raw Energy, Riveting Rhythms

Talking drum ("tama") master Baye Kouyate from Mali returns to NY for his first performance this year in NYC at Nublu on the Lower East Side on April 24 at 8pm.

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CD Review : Ritual - Pagan/New Age from Russia and Beyond

CD Review : Ritual - Pagan/New Age from Russia and Beyond

This compilation was produced by the Siberian based Scythian Horn cultural fund and contains 24 tracks of main Russian bands. With everything from Siberian throat singing to more upbeat modern bands, it's an interesting mix of music.

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