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	Paraguay
		It lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, bordering Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest, and is located in the very heart of South America.
		Paraguay's politics takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Paraguay is both head of state and head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system.
		Paraguay is ranked as the world's third largest exporter of soybeans, and its beef exports are substantial for a country of its size.
	www.wikipediaondvd.com /nav/art/i/p.html (1519 words)

	Paraguay - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		It lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, bordering Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest.
		In the disastrous War of the Triple Alliance (1865–1870), Paraguay lost two-thirds of its adult male population and 140,000 km² of its territory.
		Paraguay's highly centralised and often dictatorial government was fundamentally changed by the 1992 constitution, which provides for a division of powers.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Paraguay (1193 words)

	Music of Paraguay - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In contrast to most of its neighbours, the national music of Paraguay is overwhelmingly European in character.
		This is quite ironic given that Paraguayans, of which an almost absolute majority is mestizo, are in general very nativist; of the two national languages spoken by a universally bilingual population, Spanish and Guarani, the latter indigenous language is favoured as the language of everyday speech while Spanish is reserved for more formal settings.
		It was frequently used in church music in place of the organ or harpsichord.
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Paraguayan_music (292 words)

	FRONTLINE/WORLD . Paraguay - Sounds of Hope . Interview With Luis Szaran . PBS
		That is education through music, an acquirement of good habits, a motivation for the youth to behave properly, to make them into good citizens -- people with a love of service to their country, their identity; respect for their families, their society -- this is called the orchestra of the school of life.
		Paraguay is a Mediterranean country, where most of its inhabitants have spent hundreds of years looking at their belly buttons, thinking that they're the center of the universe.
		Paraguay had also turned its back to a lot of the advances that have taken over the world -- technical, biological, information ideas -- and all the things that the rest of the world was gaining.
	www.pbs.org /frontlineworld/stories/paraguay604/interview_szaran.html (3630 words)

	Paraguay - About Paraguay - KnowledgeIsFun.com (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Republic of Paraguay is a landlocked republic in South America.
		Europeans first arrived in the area in the early 16th century and the settlement of Asunción was founded in 1537.
		The Paraguayan landscape consists of grassy plains and wooded hills in the region east of Paraguay River that divides the country in two; the region west of the river, the (Gran) Chaco features mostly low, marshy plains near the river and dry forest and thorny scrub further west.
	www.knowledgeisfun.com /P/Pa/Paraguay.php (819 words)

	Paraguay - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Paraguay's politics takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Paraguay is both head of state and head of government, and of a multi-party system.
		Paraguay is divided by the Rio Paraguay into the eastern region —officially called Eastern Paraguay (Paraguay Oriental) and known as the Paraneña region — and the western region — officially Western Paraguay (Paraguay Occidental) and also known as the Chaco.
		According to the CIA World Factbook, Paraguay has a population of 6,669,086; 95% of which are mestizo (mixed Spanish and Amerindian) and 5% are "other".
	www.adorons.com /wiki/Paraguay (4149 words)

	Paraguay - Gurupedia
		Alfredo Stroessner was overthrown in 1989, and, despite a marked increase in political infighting in recent years, relatively free and regular presidential elections have been held since then.
		Paraguay's highly centralised and often dictatorial government was fundamentally changed by the 1992
		Koreans, ethnic Chinese, Arabs, Brazilians, and Argentines are among those who have settled in Paraguay and they have to an extent retained their respective languages.
	www.gurupedia.com /p/pa/paraguay.htm (727 words)

	Encyclopedia: Music of Paraguay
		Polka (Not to be confused with Polska) is a type of dance and genre of dance music; it originated in the middle of the 19th century in Bohemia, and is still a common genre of Czech folk music; it is also common both in Europe and in the Americas.
		Reggaeton is a form of dance music which became popular with Latin American youth during the late 1990s and spread to North American and European audiences during the first few years of the 21st century.
		Cumbia villera (shantytown cumbia,) is a typically Argentine form of cumbia music born in the villas miseria (shantytowns) around Buenos Aires and then popularized in the villas of other large urban settlements.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Music-of-Paraguay (628 words)

	Paraguay (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The name "Paraguay" is derived from the Guarani words "para", meaning "this side" and "guay", meaning "river".
		Paraguay's economy is very dependant from Brazil, its neighboor in the east.
		Ciudad del Este is the third major free-tax commerce zone of the world, only behind to Hong Kong and Miami, and is where the biggest and most powerful dam of the world, the Itaipu dam, is located.
	www.aaaah.org /wiki/en/pa/Paraguay.htm (874 words)

	Various Artists - Music from Paraguay @ Soundbug
		This magnificent compilation of the music from Paraguay is a great introduction to this unique harp style which is the "harp of Paraguay", not existing other of its kind in the whole world.
		This magnificent compilation of the music from Paraguay is a great introduction to this unique harp style which is the "harp of Paraguay", not exixting other of its kind in the whole world.
		This is definitely music to relax with and has a good instumental mix for a recording done by a group, although as mentioned above, aficionados of the Paraguayan harp may well wish for the solo virtuoso performances that show the brilliance of the Paraguayan harp at its best.
	www.soundbug.com /asin/B000001VP2 (451 words)

	Wikinfo \| Paraguay (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Europeans first arrived in the area in the early 16th century and the settlement of Asuncion was founded in 1537.
		Paraguay consists of 17 departments (departamentos, singular - departamento) and 1 capital city, marked by a *:
		Images, some of which are used under the doctrine of Fair use or used with permission, may not be available.
	www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=Paraguay (863 words)

	List of cultural and regional genres of music - Gurupedia
		Music of Guinea-Bissau (gumbe, brosca, kussundé, kundere, djambadon, tina, tinga, calibash)
		Music of the Maldives (boduberu, thaara, Gaa odi lava, langiri, bolimalaafath neshun)
		Music of Martinique and Guadeloupe (biguine, chouval bwa, gwo ka, kadans,
	www.gurupedia.com /l/li/list_of_cultural_and_regional_genres_of_music.htm (913 words)

	BBC - Weather Centre - World Weather - Country Guides - Paraguay
		Paraguay is entirely landlocked and is situated between 18° and 28°S.
		The southeastern half of the country has temperatures a little lower in all months, but the summers are sufficiently hot and wet to be typically tropical.
		The northwest of Paraguay is part of the Chaco region, which extends into the adjoining regions of Bolivia and Argentina.
	www.bbc.co.uk /weather/world/country_guides/results.shtml?tt=TT001910 (389 words)

	Latinbayarea.com - Latin Music Types (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Cumbia, a sweetly syncopated dance music from the Atlantic coast of Colombia, is a classic example of the Creole fusion of indigenous, European and African cultural elements in the Americas.
		Vallenato is the accordion music from the Atlantic coast of Colombia.
		Banda music exploded in the '90s due to the rise of la quebradita, a fast dance that incorporates moves from polka, rock and roll, and cumbia.
	www.latinbayarea.com /channels/music/types.htm (1486 words)

	Music
		Music for Teachers: The Music for Teachers website is being developed to provide practical support for the design of Music Schemes of Work to match the requirements of the revised National Curriculum in England.
		Music Education Launch Site: Created by Jeffrey S Brenan, The Music Education Launch Site was created to serve as a launching point for web travelers interested in music and music education.
		Music By Women: This website provides a catalogue of recordings (CDs and tapes), books and resource packs in 12 main sections, including acappella, feminist and political, folk, world music and women composers from the 11th century to the present day.
	www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk /REVmusic.htm (3450 words)

	Peace Corps News: Music
		The music is a mix of Yoruba tribal music, Jamaican ska, Ghanaian funk and Senegalese rumba.
		Although new to the music scene, Wells' life experiences make you feel as though she is a seasoned performer.
		She assumed they were lost, along with instruments and archives of local folk songs, when the Taliban outlawed music.
	peacecorpsonline.typepad.com /peacecorpsonline/music/index.html (2989 words)

	Embassy of Paraguay in the Republic of Korea
		Asuncion, the capital, is situated on the Bay of Asuncion, an inlet off the Paraguay River in a former estate of the Lopez family on the Paraguay River.
		The most popular traditional music in Paraguay is polcas and guaranias which have slow and romantic rhythms and which are used as serenades.
		Paraguay is a member of the 11-strong Latin American Integration Association (Asociacion Latinoamericana de Integracion, ALADI), which seeks to promote free trade and economic development within Latin America, and under which Paraguay, alongside Bolivia, enjoys special tariff concessions.
	www.embaparcorea.org /paraguay/esp_index.html (2534 words)

	Taos Music online store - Greg Harford
		Starting around 1980, Greg Harford received 4 years of intensive music instruction and training on the 36-stringed Paraguayan Harp, referred to in that country as "Arpa." He studied under Alfredo R. Ortiz who is recognized internationally as one of the greatest folk harpists of this time.
		His music ranges from the delicate, beautiful syncopated melodies derived from Latin origin, to powerful complex rhythms, sending an ancient musical tradition into new and unexplored areas of futuristic music.
		The music spans ancient to modern and beyond in a unique creation evocative of many diverse cultures and atmospheres and of timelessness as well.
	www.taosmusic.com /GregHarford/gregharford.html (431 words)

	Roberto Perera - Free Music Downloads, Videos, CDs, MP3s, Bio, Merchandise and Links (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The young musician absorbed their music as well as other pop music influences into his musical muse, which included Brazilian music, folk and tango from South America, and the folk music from Paraguay.
		Unable to find an instructor who could teach him how to perform a pop music repertoire on the harp, the determined Perera experimented until he was able to overcome the instrument's technical hurdles and develop his own form of expression.
		He was selected as musical director for the Hispanic Heritage awards at the Kennedy Center in 1997 and 1998 was voted Favorite Jazz Artist in his category numerous times in the annual Jazziz magazine reader's poll.
	www.artistdirect.com /nad/music/artist/bio/0,,478357,00.html (813 words)

	Art & Culture Of Paraguay
		He was born in Asuncion, the capital of Paraguay, where he also graduated with a Master of Science degree.
		The development of his later work consists of a process of cultivating that first imagery, resulting in a refined and personal style, one of the most original responses of contemporary Paraguayan plastic arts.
		Paraguay in Pictures - Paraguay in Pictures - From About dot.com - The website of Bonnie Hamre, an About dot.com guide.
	www.escapeartist.com /paraguay2/paraguay2a.htm (702 words)

	The NVisible: Music Links
		He uses ancient harmonics that were banned by the establishment churches in the middle ages as well as Sacred Geometry in his compositions.
		The Tuva Trader: Tuva music and musical instrument from northern Mongolia.
		Music from the Heart for the Soul, includes Yoga music, Singh Kaur and Native American.
	www.nvisible.com /Links/MusicLinks.html (398 words)

	Heads Up: Roberto Perera
		Miami had a burgeoning Latin music scene at the time, and Roberto quickly gained status as one of the hotter musicians around town.
		Perera's music consists largely of change: changing and combining musical types, rapidly shifting rhythms and creating a unique blend that is both exotic and irresistible.
		Among the album's highlights are the flamenco-flavored "Un Beso," an exquisite instrumental version of the Omar Alfanno (Son By Four) mega-hit, "A Puro Dolor," featuring the smooth stylings of piano master Raul Di Blasio, and the classic "Gracias a La Vida," a stunning duet with salsero icon Luis Enrique.
	www.headsup.com /bios/perera.html (519 words)

	Travel Tips - Travel Informations about Paraguay
		GEOGRAPHY: Paraguay is bordered by Brazil in the east, Argentina to the west and south and Bolivia to the northwest.
		Paraguay's antiquated, wood-burning trains are extremely cheap but sluggish, except for the 28km (17mi) line from Asunción to Areguá, on Lago Ypacaraí.
		Paraguay is a member of the 11-strong Latin American Integration Association (Asociación Latinoamericana de Integración, ALADI), which seeks to promote free trade and economic development within Latin America, and under which Paraguay, alongside Bolivia, enjoys special tariff concessions.
	www.southtravels.com /america/paraguay/traveltips.html (1867 words)

	MUSIC PROFESSOR NARROWLY ESCAPES DEPORTATION
		Daniel Luzko, a native of Paraguay and music professor and a college in California, narrowly escaped being forced to return to Paraguay because of a simple mistake.
		He checked his travel document before he left, and it was stamped “Paroled — May 8, 2000.” He thought this referred to his right to travel, but in fact it referred to his permission to remain in the US while he adjusted status.
		At this point, Luzko was inadmissible and the INS told him he had until February 2nd to return to Paraguay.
	www.visalaw.com /00jan4/17jan400.html (449 words)

	Paraguay - Republic of Paraguay - Country Profile - Republica del Paraguay - Tourism Paraguay - South America
		Paraguay declared its independence by overthrowing the local Spanish authorities in 1811.
		Terrain: East of the Paraguay River--grassy plains, wooded hills, tropical forests; west of the Paraguay River (Chaco region)--low, flat, marshy plain.
		The institute's primary concern and arena of activity is the Paraguay River Basin in South America, with particular emphasis on the Pantanal region and Upper Paraguay River Basin of Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay.
	www.nationsonline.org /oneworld/paraguay.htm (574 words)

	Black Diamond Living - Carlos Reyes: Music from two continents (Site not responding. Last check: )
		He’s been trying to explain how some of his music combines folkloric South American grooves with jazz harmonies and finally decides that it makes more sense to show than to tell, so he rolls in an intricately carved wooden harp and begins plucking and strumming a robust melody with a sprightly, flowing rhythm.
		It was a musical move that didn’t sit well with his father, who wanted his son to pursue a career on the straight and narrow classical path.
		It’s spiritually charged music that is as pleasurable for the ears as it is nourishing for the soul.
	www.bdlmagazine.com /article.php?id=50 (947 words)

	Yahoo! - Music Group Singles Out Paraguay, Bulgaria (Site not responding. Last check: )
		HOLLYWOOD (Variety) - The Recording Industry Association of America has singled out illegal music copying in Paraguay and Bulgaria, requesting that the U.S. Trade Representative place those nations on the fllist of countries that don't extend adequate copyright protection to intellectual property rights.
		The RIAA estimates that the U.S. recording industry loses some $130 million in Paraguay to illegal reproduction of music recordings, and $125 million in Bulgaria.
		In Paraguay, according to the RIAA, cassette piracy is rampant, and CD piracy has been growing.
	lamar.colostate.edu /~rphillip/ec281/ec281art061.html (223 words)

	Paraguay: Music against Hunger
		The mega-concert, Music vs. Hunger will be staged on Thursday, 21 September, in the “Defensores del Chaco” stadium in the Paraguayan capital and will feature singing performances by FAO celebrity Goodwill Ambassadors Ronan Keating (Ireland), Noa (Israel) and Al Bano Carrisi (Italy).
		Beginning at 20:00 hrs local time, the concert will be relayed live on Paraguay’s national TV and will be shown on giant screens set up in different parts of the country.
		For his part, Gil says that it is “unacceptable” that worldwide 35 000 people starve to death each day and adds that “eradicating hunger is not a dream” but rather an achievable goal whose success depends on the will and determination of all of us.
	www.fao.org /newsroom/en/news/2006/1000396/index.html (610 words)

	Worldwide Music Departments Index -- Paraguay -- Education and Academic Resources at Harmonicity.com
		24 Frames Under is a history of film music combined with an examination of music's emotional impact on the film audience.
		Russell Lack traces the development of film music aesthetics as well as differing traditions of accompaniment, describing the evolution of music recording alongside film technology.
		This is an enormously informative and lively account that casts light on the history of film and on the history of music, and will be a definitive work on the subject.
	www.harmonicity.com /education/countries/departments_paraguay.htm (202 words)

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