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David Fanshawe awarded honorary degree of Doctor of Music

David Fanshawe awarded honorary degree of Doctor of Music

"The University's press team confirmed that the award was conferred on Mr Fanshawe in recognition of his outstanding contribution to bringing music from around the world into the lives of people who neither read nor write music and to his pursuit of musical excellence..."

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ARC Music at WOMEX 2009

ARC Music at WOMEX 2009

"ARC Music has just returned from a very successful trip to Copenhagen for WOMEX, the world's biggest professional music conference, trade fair and showcase for world, roots, folk, ethnic, traditional, alternative world, local and diaspora music..."

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Hossam Ramzy collaborates with Shakira on her new album

Hossam Ramzy collaborates with Shakira on her new album

"Egypt's Ambassador of Rhythm . Hossam Ramzy is to feature on the eagerly awaited new album by international superstar Shakira..."

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Sanju Sahai performs at .An Evening of Indian Classical Music & Dance in Berkshire

Sanju Sahai performs at .An Evening of Indian Classical Music & Dance in Berkshire

"Sanju Sahai, one of the finest Indian tabla players, is performing at The West Wing in Slough, Berkshire on the 12th September...."

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Hossam & Serena Ramzy in Concert

Hossam & Serena Ramzy in Concert

"Hossam and Serena Ramzy will be performing with their Egyptian Orchestra at City Academy Bristol on 9th October 2009..."

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Rachel Magoola performing at London African Music Festival

Rachel Magoola performing at London African Music Festival

"Rachel Magoola will be performing at The Southbank Centre as part of the 7th London African Music Festival."

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Best of Om Kolthoum & Mohammed Abdul Wahab - Hossam Ramzy

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The Most Beautiful Songs of Russia - Vitaly Romanov

The Most Beautiful Songs of Russia - Vitaly Romanov

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Gypsies of the Nile - Raheel - Travelling

Gypsies of the Nile - Raheel - Travelling

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Best of Latin America - Venezuela, Mexico, Cuba...

Best of Latin America - Venezuela, Mexico, Cuba...

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Jamaica Farewell - Best of Caribbean Steel Drums

Jamaica Farewell - Best of Caribbean Steel Drums

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Arabian Music Bestseller no.1 Master of the Arabian Flute - Mohamed Naiem

Master of the Arabian Flute
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Belly dance Music bestseller no.2 The Best of Bellydance

The Best of Bellydance
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World Music bestseller no.3 Japanese Folk Songs - Joji Hirota

Japanese Folk Songs
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World Music bestseller no.4 Best selling Klezmer Music album

Sandanski's Chicken
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The Pulse of Africa
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