Julie De Rossi was struck and killed by a drunk driver early on the morning of March 17. She was the Event Director of Motherland Entertainment in Houston. Motherland Entertainment is a U.S.-based agency dedicated to enhancing and promoting the global exchange of world music through delivery of personalized services, working with artists representing a wide range of genre from Afro beat to hip-hop, Jazz-fusion to rock, House to world beat.To honor her (as she did not want a funeral), there was a party Friday, March
26, at the 12 Spot in downtown Houston to celebrate the love that was her life.
[Courtesy of the
Folk Alliance].
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.