Maryland, USA – Strictly Mundial 2005 will be held February 24-27 in Montréal, Québec (Canada). Folk Alliance will host the 5th edition of Strictly Mundial…
Strictly Mundial 2005
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.
The Fifth Annual San Francisco World Music Festival Begins this Week
San Francisco, California, USA – The 2004 edition of the San Francisco World Music Festival will begin September 17 and will run until October 3, 2004.…
Rock \’n\’ roll Guitar String Pioneer Ernie Ball Dies at 74
Ernie Ball, a pioneer maker of rock ‘n’ roll guitar strings died on September 9. He was 74. He grew up in Santa Monica and…
Bluegrass Pioneer L. E. White Dies at 74
Nashville, Tennessee, USA – Fiddler and songwriter L.E. White died September 7, 2004 in Hendersonville, Tennessee, of a heart attack. White’s professional career began in…
African Acoustic and Electronic Dance Music from Nigerian Musician Yanju
London, UK – Yanju, an African musician based in London, UK, released his brand new CD Iwa on September 7. The album contains 10 tracks…
Brazilian Producer Tom Capone Dies in Motorcycle Crash
Tom Capone, Brazilian music producer, was killed in a motorcycle crash in Los Angeles on Thursday, September 2, hours after leaving the Latin Grammy Awards,…
Eva Ayllón presents a new album and North American tour
New York City, USA – Afro-Peruvian singer Eva Ayllón has a new album set for release September 7th on Times Square. For thirty years Afro-Peruvian…
Irish singer Susan McKeown continues her world explorations
Susan McKeown Sweet Liberty (World Village, 2004) Irish singer Susan McKeown has been living in New York City for the last few years. Musically, she’s…
Bluesman Raful Neal Dies at 68
Singer and harmonica player Raful Neal died in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on September 1. He was 68. Born in Baton Rouge, Neal was raised in…
Teada US Tour 2004
Irish band Téada will be touring the United States in September of 2004. Emerging as one of the most exciting and traditional young bands of…