(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Tokyo, Japan – The Salsa Cubana 2003 Contest, sponsored by Havana Club, a group of Japanese companies and the Cuban Embassy in Japan, successfully took place in the municipality of Osaki, in Tokyo, with the participation of dozens of couples from different parts of Japan. The event served as a favorable space to announce the celebration in Cuba, in 2004, of both a Cuban-Japanese Salsa Festival and the staging of Cuban popular choreographies by the famous Japanese dance company Takarazuka, under the guidance and production of Cuban maestro Santiago Alfonso.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
