(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – Dedicated to the bicentennial of the independence of Haiti, Alejo Carpentier and late artist Martha Jean-Claude, the Wemilere…
Wemilere Festival 2004 in November
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.
Ruth Finesinger Kellam
Ruth Finesinger Kellam died on Thursday, March 4, at the age of 68. She was passionately involved with the Hyde Park Art Fair (serving on…
L’Youm Dima, New Album by Emil Zrihan
Israel – Israeli musician and renowned vocalist Emil Zrihan has a new recording. Zrihan’s new album L’ Youm Dima was produced by the highly acclaimed…
FloydFest Announces Initial Lineup
Floyd, Virginia – The 3rd annual FloydFest, the unique three day roots music and arts festival that made its debut in 2002, recently announced its…
Interview with Paco de Lucía
1. After several years living in Mexico, why have you decided to come back to Spain and settle in Toledo? I decided to come to…
Cuban ‘Sonero’ Ibrahim Ferrer Celebrates his 77th Birthday
[image1_left](Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – Veteran Cuban musician Ibrahim Ferrer was paid tribute at his home by family, musicians and friends on his…
Biography soon to be released on Singer Polo Montáñez
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Pinar del Río, Cuba – Memorias de un Guajiro (Memories of a Farmer,) a book about the private life of singer-composer…
World Music Guide to Seattle
This report was made by Patty-Lynne Herlevi with additional information provided by Gypsy Cruz. Also known as the "Emerald City," Seattle remains an enigma to…
Tanzanian “Oya Theatre Group” wins 5th Interregional Music Crossroads Festival
Brussels, Belgium – For the second year running Dar Es Salaam, the bustling Tanzanian seaport by the Indian Ocean, hosted the Music Crossroads Interregional Festival…
The Best of Caetano Veloso
Caetano Veloso – The Best of Caetano Veloso (Nonesuch 79808 2, 2003) I’m usually very skeptical of “Best of…” recordings, but this collection by Caetano Veloso,…