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Photographs from rareTunes’ memorable visit to the 2017 World Heritage Day event at Scartaglen, Sliabh Luachra. https://raretunes.org/world-fiddle-day-2017-scartaglen-kerry/ via World Fiddle Day 2017 : Scartaglen, Co. Kerry — rareTunes

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By Robert Wallace Bagpipemakers and other musical instrument manufacturers have finally won their battle over the use of African blackwood (ABW). For almost three years UK pipe makers have had to apply for costly licences for every set of pipes they export outwith the EU. These costs have had to be passed on to customers. … … More Pipemakers Celebrate End of African Blackwood Export Licence Requirement — Piping Press

How did I, a Mancunian (no not Manchurian – I’m from Manchester) living in Edinburgh, come to be playing in a Chinese orchestra? I often get asked this question (not the Mancunian bit) and the answer is – just by chance. I happened to meet musician and composer, Kimho Ip, in a school where he … More Chance Encounters and Chinese Music in Scotland’s Capital — Liv’s Music World

M.K.Bhadrakumar Indian Punchline 17th June, 2019 “If international diplomacy indulges in symbolism, this must be one of the most poignant ones in world politics in the recent times. The RIC has always been a red rag for the US — ever since the great Soviet strategic thinker and Kremlin statesman Yevgeny Maksimovich Primakov first proposed […] … More Modi wades into eurasianism — In These New Times

https://nyebevannews.co.uk/meet-the-suits-behind-the-peoples-vote-campaign-and-open-britain/ via Meet the suits behind the ‘People’s Vote Campaign’ and ‘Open Britain’ | Nye Bevan News — Declaration Of Opinion

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Thank you very much to everyone who has subscribed and listened so far to the Talking Classical Podcast – it’s been a nice little community! It’s also been exciting to have listeners not only who are already interested and working in classical music but from different walks of life and around the world. I’ve got […] … More Happy New Year! — Talking Classical

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