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The state of NATO A ray of light in the dark defile
Economist, UK - With deployments in the Balkans, the Middle East and Africa, many European countries are close to the limit of what they can sustain in terms of overseas … |
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Upcoming Guests on Piano Jazz
NPR - … and elegant music around the world. He brings his own composition, "Blue Balkan," to Piano Jazz before conspiring with McPartland on "Billie's Bounce. … |
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Greeks in Bulgaria: Georgios Roussos
Sofia Echo, Bulgaria - “Both are Balkan countries with similar mentalities. Bulgaria made great efforts in the years before European Union accession. In coming years it will reap … |
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Aspen music scene hot and hoppin’
Aspen Times, CO - …music featuring influences and instruments from various cultures to create a mix of American folk, Celtic, Middle Eastern, Balkan and African sounds. … |
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Week of sacred verse
Jerusalem Post, Israel - … an expert on Turkish sufi music as well as klezmer. In addition, the Kol-Oud-Tof Trio performs Tangieri and Balkan wedding songs (at Beit Avi Chai's Het … |
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Asylum Street Spankers; what else is happening Jazz Fest weekend
North Coast Journal, CA - The Bay Area Balkan band Brass Menazeri plays for folkdancers Saturday at Redwood Raks, the newly named space in the Old Arcata Creamery Building. … |
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DeVotchKa, A Mad and Faithful Telling
Guardian, UK - From Balkan Beat Box in New York to Ozomatli in LA, there's a new batch of strong American bands taking inspiration from global and folk themes. … |
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Your editorial, “Back to Violence” (March 19) offers accurate commentary and astute advice concerning the violence that just took place in Mitrovica in the newly independent Republic of Kosovo.
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The Wisconsin Union Theater has planned an impressive smörgåsbord for the 2008-09 season. The season is divided into several series, each with its own highlights.
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Having a musician more famous than yourself appear on your record is a double-edged sword. Because Zach Condon of Beirut plays some trumpet and ukulele on Alaska in Winter’s debut, it’s gotten more blog hype than an album by a unfamiliar musician on a little-known label would traditionally merit.
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