New York City, USA – A festival of Dominican music will take place on Saturday, May 22, in New York City. The event is presented…
Global Beat Of The Boroughs: Dominican Republic
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.
Musicians Diego el Cigala and Victor Victor to Perform at Cubadisco 2004 Festival
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana.- The Sociedad General de Autores (General Society of Authors), which has famous artists signed such as Joan Manuel Serrat and…
Watch This!: A Zoe/Rounder Video Compilation
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA – Watch This! is Rounder Records’ first-ever music video compilation. Featuring eight concept videos from such popular Zoe and Rounder artists as…
Folk Music Radio Host Mike Fleischer, Dies at 67
Mike Fleischer, 67, of Downers Grove, Illinois, passed away Saturday, May 15. Mike was host of the weekly WDCB, Glen Elllyn, IL, radio show, Treasures…
Sandra Luna’s Evolving Tango
Bloomington, Indiana, USA – Times Square Records will be releasing in the United States the new album by Argentine singer Sandra Luna. “Cinders that burn…
Plena Libre Salutes the Puerto Rican Plena Masters with New CD and Tour
New York, USA – Puerto Rican group Plena Libre will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a 10th record, Estamos Gozando!, slated for June 8th on…
Musicians from Cuban Province of Granma to Play in World´s Longest Son
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Bayamo, Cuba.- More than 200 musicians from the eastern Cuban province of Granma will perform in this city for 24 hours,…
Havana Pays Tribute to Guitar
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana.- Every other year, Havana pays tribute to the guitar, that wonderful and generous instrument which combines harmony and melody. On…
Artists from 11 countries to 18th Golden Boleros Festival in Cuba
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – More than 20 artists from 11 countries will participate in the 18th Golden Boleros Festival, to be held…
Showcase Deadline for Folk Alliance/Strictly Mundial Montreal Approaching
Maryland, USA – Monday, May 31st is the postmark deadline for applications for the Folk Alliance showcase at the 17th Annual International Conference, Montreal, February…