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Sing Out! News Service
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A Folk Music Community News Service from Sing Out!
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Blues Music Awards Announced
[Memphis, TN, May 7, 2010] The Blues Foundation has done it again. The party of the year for Blues music has once again left its mark on Memphis with a two-day marathon event, kicking off on Wednesday with this year’s induction ceremony for the Blues Hall of Fame, and culminating last night with a seven [...] 
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AFM Calls for Aid for Nashville Musicians
New York, NY – The entire Nashville community is facing devastating financial, property, and personal losses following the disastrous flooding in the region this past weekend. Many musicians in the area have suffered significant damage to their instruments, recording studios, and homes. Some have lost everything. The ability of these musicians to earn an income [...] 
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Cape Verde’s Cesaria Evora Has Open Heart Surgery
Cesaria Evora, the legendary singer from Africa’s Cape Verde, had open heart surgery on Monday, May 10, 2010, in a Paris hospital. The operating surgeon reported that things went as well as possible. Cesaria was then admitted into intensive care where she awoke around 11.00 Tuesday morning. Cesaria is suspending all activities until the end [...] 
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Old Songs Festival Celebrates 30 Years!
Whenever I’m asked to name my favorite folk festival, and that happens pretty often, there are many great events that spring to mind … but the one that tops the list for me as consistently excellent, and so in tune with my passions, is the Old Songs Festival of Traditional Music and Dance in Altamont, [...] 
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Peter Rowan signs with Compass Records
Compass Records has announced the signing of Peter Rowan, the famed bluegrass singer-songwriter, GRAMMY Award winner and five-time GRAMMY Award nominee. He is heading to the studio to begin work on a new album. Alison Brown, GRAMMY Award winning banjoist and Compass Records co-founder, will produce. Peter Rowan’s career in bluegrass has spanned over five [...] 
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