San Diego, California, USA – Saturday, June 26, 2004, Brazilian Promotions in association with the World Beat Center present the legendary Jorge Ben Jor at…
Jorge Ben Jor Live in San Diego
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.
Synergy, a double CD by Shahid Parvez and Kumar Bose
UK – Sense World Music has released Synergy, a double CD by Shahid Parvez and Kumar Bose. In this performance Shahid Parvez has chosen to…
Singing in the Streets: Scottish Children’s Songs
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA – Rounder Records releases today Singing in the Streets: Scottish Children’s Songs (Rounder 1795-2), which is part of the Alan Lomax Collection.…
Ben Shabalala of Ladysmith Black Mambazo Killed in Durban
[image1_left]South Africa – According to the US record label for Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Ben Shabalala, brother of Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder and leader Joseph Shabalala,…
Philadelphia Folk Festival Presents its 43rd Edition
Philadelphia, USA – The Philadelphia Folk Festival will take place August 27-29 at the Old Pool Farm near Schwenksville, Pennsylvania. It is a three-day extravaganza…
New music reality show
USA – Spike TV, the first network specifically designed for men, and Sugar Ray have teamed up with Kia for a new reality TV series…
Alpha Blondy, Radical Roots From The Emperor Of African Reggae
London, England – Alpha Blondy – Radical Roots From The Emperor Of African Reggae (MANTCD050)is a new Alpha Blondy compilation released by British label Manteca.…
Canadian Folk Music Festival Pioneer Estelle Klein Dies at 74
Estelle Klein, artistic director emeritus of the Mariposa Folk Festival, died in Belleville, Ontario, on June 17, after a brief battle with cancer. She was…
Nonesuch Releases Youssou N’Dour’s Egypt
New York, USA – On his latest release, Egypt, Youssou N’Dour combines his native Senegalese traditions with Egyptian and Arabic sounds in this musical exploration…
The Sounds of Nu Brazil
London, England – British label Manteca has released Nu Brazil 2 – fresh sounds from the country of tomorrow (MANTDCD227). British DJ, John Armstrong, produced…