Ian Brennan, the GRAMMY Award-winning music producer and field-recording specialist, has yet again pushed boundaries with his latest album release, The Oldest Voice in the…
The Extraordinary journey of The Oldest Voice in the World
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.
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Vianey Mushabizi, Master of the Ugandan Inanga
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