The WOMEX 2014 Opening Ceremony will take place at the Auditorio de Galicia on Wednesday, October 22. The show will be based around the theme of ‘Compostela: The Roots, The Way‘.
Directed by piper, flutist and composer Xosé Manuel Budiño, ‘Compostela: The Roots, The Way‘ will include high profile musicians from various parts of Spain and Portugal. Spanish regions represented include the Canary Islands, the Basque Country, Andalucia, and Madrid.
Doors will open at 19:30 and the program will continue until midnight. The concert will be followed by a reception with drinks, tapas and music provided by a DJ.
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.
