San Francisco, USA – Five Souls Music has released Richard Kaplan‘s second album, Life Of The Worlds (FSM CD 510). The noted cantor, teacher, and…
Life of the Worlds: Journeys in Jewish Sacred Music
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.
Zoë/Rounder Releases Tangle Eye: Voices from the Past, Grooves for the Present
Cambridge, MA, USA – With its debut release, New Orleans-based Tangle Eye brings a fresh approach to the art of the remix, creating music, beats…
BBC World Awards For World Music 2004 on CD
London, England – This double CD contains tracks from all nominees for, and winners of, the BBC Radio 3 Awards For World Music of 2004.…
Sampling, Much More than Vocal Tricks
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Madrid, Spain – After half an hour of concert, the peaceful atmosphere of Madrid´s Calle 54 club – the hottest European…
Once Again US Denies Visas for Cuban Grammy 2004 Contenders
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha – Insider’s Music) Havana, Cuba – Once again, the United States government denied visas for a prestigious delegation of Cuban musicians…
The Essential Cuba on Manteca
London, England – Cuba – the essential album (ESNDCD222) in the title of a double CD produced by British label Manteca. It includes a long…
Renowned Violinist V. G. Jog Dies at 89
Kolkata, India – Several Indian news sources reported the death of renowned violinist and Padma Bhushan awardee, V.G. Jog.He died in Kolkata on Saturday, January…
Guinean Jali, Keba Bobo Cissoko, Passes Away
Africa – The great Keba Bobo Cissoko, master jeli passed away on February 8th, 2003. Keba was born and raised in a jeli (also known…
Manteca Releases Global Hip Hop
London, England – British label Manteca, specialized in world music compilations, has released Global Hip Hop – beats & rhymes, the nu world culture (MANTCD048).…
Sauti za Busara Swahili Music Festival
Stonetown, Zanzibar, Tanzania – This week marks the beginning of Sauti za Busara (Swahili = Sounds of Wisdom), a 3-day weekend cultural extravaganza of music,…