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Detour’s favorite songs of 2022Detour’s favorite songs of 2022

You can hear them all on Detour, the Folk, Roots & World Music Show on Sunday, December 4 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time on 89.7 FM, wtmd.org, and via the
Bellowhead’s Paul Sartin has died aged 51Bellowhead’s Paul Sartin has died aged 51

Bellowhead violinist and oboeist has died unexpectedly this week, aged 51. The news was confirmed in a statement from Sartin’s mother Angela and sons James, Will and Joe, with the
Norma Waterson obituary | Music | The GuardianNorma Waterson obituary | Music | The Guardian

Norma Waterson, who has died aged 82, was one of the finest and most versatile singers of the British folk revival. She spent most of her life singing traditional songs,
Detour’s Top 10 Songs of 2021Detour’s Top 10 Songs of 2021

You can hear them all on Detour, the Folk, Roots & World Music Show on Sunday, December 5 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time on 89.7 FM, wtmd.org, and via the
Vote for Baltimore’s BestVote for Baltimore’s Best

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Tony Rice passes – Bluegrass TodayTony Rice passes – Bluegrass Today

Tony Rice, surely the most influential guitarist and vocalist in the history of bluegrass music, died on Christmas morning. He was 69 years of age, and died swiftly without pain.
Fairport Convention singer Judy Dyble dies aged 71 | Music | The GuardianFairport Convention singer Judy Dyble dies aged 71 | Music | The Guardian
The Fairport Convention singer Judy Dyble has died aged 71. The folk artist, who also had a solo career, had been suffering from a long-term illness. Dyble rose to prominence
Algerian singer Idir, a Berber icon, has died in ParisAlgerian singer Idir, a Berber icon, has died in Paris

PARIS (AP) — Idir, an Algerian singer who gave voice to the Berber and Kabyle cultures, has died in Paris. He was 70. Saturday’s death of the singer, whose real
Afrobeat Legend Tony Allen Dies at 79 | World Music Central.orgAfrobeat Legend Tony Allen Dies at 79 | World Music Central.org

Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer and masterful drummer Tony Allen died in Paris on Thursday, April 30, 2020 of a heart attack. He was 79. Tony Allen was one of the founders