Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA – Rounder Records is releasing this week the debut album by The Grascals. With an abundance of vocal and instrumental talent, the…
The Grascals Debut Album
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.
Amparanoia Wins BBC3 World Music Award
London, UK – Amparanoia won the BBC Award for World Music in the category of Europe. The Madrid-based act is known for its mestizo (hybrid)…
Baaba Maal in Africa 05 Events at British Museum
London, UK – World music superstar and Senegalese spokesperson Baaba Maal will be giving a special lecture on contemporary African society and the pressures it…
2004 International Songwriting Competition Finalists Announced – Listen and vote for your Favorite Song
The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has announced its 2004 finalists. Songwriting for this year’s competition proved to be at an extremely high level, making the…
Tribute to Johnny Cunningham in New York City
An all-star ensemble of Celtic musicians will pay tribute to Johnny Cunningham, the inimitable Scottish fiddler and raconteur who died in December 2003. The program…
Nomads Of Rajasthan Live
UK – Desert Charm 2 is the latest live album by the Nomads Of Rajasthan, on Sense World Music. It was recorded at the Saptak…
World Music Guide to Montreal
Contributed by Dan Behrman, with additional research by Angel Romero Montreal has been called The most European city in North America. This Canadian city is…
Adel Salameh, ‘Ud Virtuoso
Adel Salameh – Hafla (Enja CD 9153-2, 2004) and Kanza (Enja CD 9137-2, 2002) ‘Ud virtuoso Adel Salameh performs contemporary Middle Eastern music that combines…
Martyn Bennett Dies in Edinburgh at 33
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA – Narada Records announced today the death of Martyn Bennett: “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of…
When Electronica meets Tango
Milan, Italy – Difference Music has released Tango? When Electronica meets Tango… It is the follow up to the hugely successful Tango? (Vol.1) release from…