Santa Mónica, California, USA – Recording artists Eddy Arnold, Art Blakey, the original members of the Carter Family, Morton Gould, Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin, Jerry…
The Recording Academy Announces 2005 Lifetime Achievement Awards
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.
National Trova Festival Carlos Puebla in Memoriam Opens in Cuba
[image1_left](Prensa Latina) Havana, Cuba – The 10th National Trova Festival Carlos Puebla in Memoriam opened in Manzanillo, with the traditional march of the participants to…
Bebo Valdés and the Rhythm \’Batanga\’
(Prensa Latina) Havana, Cuba – Bebo Valdés is one of the most famous Cuban musicians, as well as his son Jesús "Chucho" Valdes. Day after…
David Calzado´s Music Tints Film of Cuban Atmosphere
(Prensa Latina) Havana, Cuba – The music by Cuban bandleader David Calzado and his Charanga Habanera grants the perfect Cuban atmosphere for the film starring…
Hiphopping into a New Year
By Mike Fuller (Prensa Latina) Havana, Cuba – Occasional sprinkles kept down the dust for more than a hundred dedicated rappers and fans at the…
Worldbeat Sounds by Rome\’s Immigrants
L’Orchestra di Piazza Vittorio L’Orchestra di Piazza Vittorio (APV 001, 2004) Western Europe is becoming a land of immigrants. Italy is no exception. The outstanding…
Drufiacc, the latest by Norwegian Band Flukt
Norway – Drufiacc, released by Norwegian label 2L, is the latest recording by Flukt. The Norwegian band combines the rhythms of blues and Nordic tunes…
MerleFest 2005 to Feature Instrument Contests
Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA – MerleFest 2005 will feature three outstanding instrument contests during the first two days of the April 28 May 1 event.…
Buena Vista Social Club Presents Manuel ‘Guajiro’ Mirabal
New York City, New York – Trumpet player Manuel ‘Guajiro’ Mirabal, who has played an integral part in the Buena Vista Social Club series of…
Arcángel Makes his Chicago Debut February 9 at the Chicago Cultural Center as Part of Flamenco 2005
Chicago, Illinois, USA – One of Spain’s rising stars, Arcángel, makes his Chicago debut as part of Flamenco 2005! Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m.…