USA – Online retailer Calabash Music has announced that it will be donating 100% of
proceeds from sales of a Sumatran recording to relief agencies working in
Sumatra. The album is Music of Northern Sumatra – Tapanuli by Partopi Tao Group, produced by John Matarazzo in 1995.
One track is currently available as a free sample. Calabash Music is a Fair Trade Music Company. It connects people through music. The company provides a global platform for independent musicians — enabling artists to share their music directly, no matter where they are from — via its revolutionary online distribution network.
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.