Canada – Ali Slimani will be touring Canada from the 09 November till 15 November 2003. The details: 09 Nov : Theatre Capitol, Moncton. Tel:…
Ali Slimani will be touring Canada
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.
Fado, Exquisite Passion
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA – Fado Exquisite Passion is the tile of a new compilation released by Narada World. The recording features four of the genre’s…
Successful WOMEX debut in Sevilla
Sevilla, Spain – Sunday, October 26’s ceremony to honor the WOMEX Award 2003 recipients Freemuse – The World Forum on Music and Censorship marked the…
85-year-old Bebo Valdés Prepares Four New Albums
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) – Córdoba, Spain – Pianist Bebo Valdés, 85, one of the legends of Cuban music rescued by recording companies, is preparing…
Navajo-Dine punk
Blackfire One Nation Under (Tacoho Records/Canyon Records, 2002) What is the true definition of world music? For instance, the Navajo Dine trio Blackfire, born in…
The Largest WOMEX Ever
Sevilla, Spain – WOMEX 2003 opens its doors in Sevilla October 22 through 26 October. With over 2000 registrations and more than 300 exhibitors at…
The Putumayo World Music 10th Anniversary Collection
New York, USA – In celebration of 10 years as a pioneer in world music, Putumayo is releasing a numbered, limited-edition 2 CD set on…
Merlefest Announces 2004 Chris Austin Songwriting Contest
Wilkesboro, NC, USA – MerleFest 2004 organizers have announced that composer and recording artist Jim Lauderdale will again serve as Honorary Chairperson of the Chris…
Folk Alliance Late-Night World Music Showcases
Silver Spring, MD , USDA – The Folk Alliance has announced three late-night showcases at the 16th Annual International Folk Alliance Conference in San Diego.…
Everything Ready for Cuban Culture Week in Argentina
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Buenos Aires, Argentina – An exquisite and varied program including performances by the famous pianist Chucho Valdés at the legendary Colón…