(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – The Cuban Music Institute and the
Cubadisco International Fair Permanent Committee call to the annual contest
Cubadisco, the most important Cuban music industry event. Every year, Cubadisco
is dedicated to a country and a music genre, and also pays tribute to artists
with an outstanding and creative work in Cuban music. Specialized lectures,
exhibitions, colloquiums, concerts and new album presentations are scheduled for
the Fair, as well as a wide program in different theaters and music halls in
Havana is developed, featuring Cuban and foreign groups. Cubadisco is a good opportunity to appreciate the disc catalogues, including
more than 2,500 titles of the best Cuban music; see live performances of
relevant and famous show companies; meet with music industry collectors and
experts, music editors and producers, music instrument manufacturers, designers
and specialized magazines editors and directors.
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.
