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Finnish Tango - Volume 2 - Kylma Rakkaus - Cold Love

Batanai Pan-African Music - Vibrant Acoustics Celebrating the Past & Future...

The Spirit of Athens - Greek Songs by Michalis Terzis

Russian Gypsy Soul - Fiery Gypsy Music At Its Best

Sufi Songs From India & Pakistan

Celtic & Original Music - Winding Road

Scotland The Brave - Pipes & Drums

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WORLD AND FOLK MUSIC NEWS

Yale Strom publishes book on Dave Tarras

"ARC Music's Yale Strom has a new book out this month chronicling the life and music of the influential klezmer musician Dave Tarras..."

Hilda Bronstein on BBC Radio 4 Women's Hour

"Klezmer singer Hilda Bronstein will be appearing on BBC Radio 4's Women's Hour on Tuesday 31st August (10-11am)..."

Ravi & Seckou Keita to perform at Europe's 1st Kora festival

"Two ARC Music artists will be participating at Europe's first African Kora festival this coming weekend..."

ARC Music tracks to feature in "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time"

"ARC Music is proud to announce the inclusion of 4 of its tracks in the upcoming Disney blockbuster 'Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time'…"

David Fanshawe 1942 - 2010

"We were saddened to learn of the death of David Fanshawe, who passed away on 5th July 2010..."

Baluji Shrivastav performs with Stevie Wonder

"London was swinging this weekend as Stevie Wonder came to the capital to headline Hyde Park's Hard Rock Calling festival..."

Niyireth Alarcón Concert and Album Launch

"After her successful national and international tour Niyireth Alarcón has returned to Colombia to launch her new album Cantos del Camino ('Songs from the Road')..."