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Pecados Y Milagros Goes Platinum in Mexico!

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On May 1st in Mexico City, a ceremony and press conference celebrating Lila Downs for Platinum sales of Pecados Y Milagros was held by Sony Music. Platinum in Mexico indicates sales of 60,000 units, a wonderful achievement for Ms. Downs. We join Sony … Continue reading →

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“Dust Bowl Children” by Peter Rowan on Grammy Award Winning Release

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A Grammy Award winner himself, Peter Rowan was delighted that his classic ballad “Dust Bowl Children” was included in Alison Krauss’ Best Bluegrass Album, Paper Airplane, a winner at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards. Alison and Dan’s rendition perfectly complemented Rowan’s … Continue reading →

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Jun Miyake and Wim Wenders Documentary in Oscar Final 5

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We are very happy to announce that the Wim Wenders documentary Pinawith Jun Miyake’s music Lilies of the Valley and others (and the song composed by him and sung by Lisa Papineau, The Here and After) is now one of the 5 final selections for the … Continue reading →

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Downton Abbey wins BEST MINI-SERIES OR MOTION PICTURE (Golden Globes 2012)

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John Lunn, whose music is represented by A Train Entertainment  through our administration of the Raspe Music catalog in the U.S., composed the score for Downton Abbey (PBS). John is a prolific and respected UK composer whose work has been heard previously … Continue reading →

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End of Year Wrap Up – Highlights of the Closing Months of 2011

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Billboard Magazine’s The Year 2011 In Music: #1 Bluegrass Album – Alison Krauss’ Paper Airplane (contains Peter Rowan’s “Dust Bowl Children”) World Music Charts Europe: #4 The Secret – Vieux Farka Toure (Six Degrees) #11 Agadez – Bombino (Cumbancha) #29 Lagrimas Mexicanas – Vinicius Cantuaria & Bill Frisell … Continue reading →

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A Train Celebrates Its Grammy Nominations

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Celebrated singer/songwriter Peter Rowan’s composition “Dust Bowl Children” is included in Alison Krauss’ Paper Airplane, nominated for Best Bluegrass album and Marc Johnson’s “Samurai Cowboy” is included in Kurt Elling’s The Gate, nominated for Best Jazz Vocal Album. We are … Continue reading →

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Airto Moreira wins Downbeat Magazine 76th Annual Readers Poll

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He won it last year and he won it again. Airto Moreira is chosen the Number One percussionist in Downbeat Magazine’s 76th Annual Readers Poll. This is a tradition we can all support. Congratulations to Airto!

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Initial Grammy contenders are announced

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A Train Entertainment asks you to join us in celebrating the wealth of talent whose recent works are under consideration for the 54th Grammy Awards. Funeral Party Record of the Year – 316. Funeral Party Album of the Year – 274. The Golden … Continue reading →

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Lila Downs renews publishing with A Train, releases new album with Sony

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Available now, her newest CD and first with Sony Music Mexico, Pecados y Milagros (Sins and Miracles), the current number 1 record on iTunes Mexico, is an exploration of faith in light of modern events, both tragic and inspirational. The … Continue reading →

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Celebrate the 70th Birthday of Airto Moriera

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One of the most famous and high-profile musicians in his field, Brazilian percussionist/drummer Airto Moreira helped make percussion an essential part of modern Jazz. Airto was born in 1941 in the small village of Itaiopolis – south Brasil, and was … Continue reading →

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