Flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucía’s US tour has been delayed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. This has forced the cancellation of several concerts…
Homeland Security Forces Cancellations of Paco de Lucía Concerts
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.
Pinar del Rio to create Music Information Center
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Pinar del Rio, Cuba – The preservation of Pinar del Rio’s music heritage will be favored with the creation of the…
UNEAC Announces International Festival of Danzón in Cuba
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – The Cuban Union of Writers and Artists (UNEAC) invites dancers, bands and researchers to participate in the First…
WOMEX 2004 Deadlines Announced
Berlin, Germany – The WOMEX website is online with its new 2004 design and all information about Registration and Showcases, Conference Sessions and Award proposals.…
Polito Ibáñez Presents his Latest Album in Cienfuegos
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Cienfuegos, Cuba.- Cuban singer songwriter Polito Ibáñez presented his latest album Axilas at the Tomas Terry Theater in Cienfuegos, which gathered…
Moncada Band Begins New Open Mike Concert Venue
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – Prestigious Cuban band Moncada’s leader Jorge Gómez announced the beginning of their open mike Hangar 202 program, Friday…
Works of Reference Printed for Choir groups
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Santiago de Cuba, Cuba – The immense experience of maestro Electo Silva in choir music has been published in two books,…
Annie Humphrey: A Tigress with a Guitar
Social activism has fueled songs for many generations. During the previous century folk songs fueled the international Republican fighters during the Spanish Civil War, ignited…
Luis Gomez Ballad Festival Returns to Cienfuegos
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Cienfuegos, Cuba.- Cuban country music returns to Cienfuegos, when the Third Luis Gomez Ballad Festival takes place January 22 to 25.…
Walter Grealis
Walter Grealis, longtime supporter of the Canadian music industry, founder of the trade publication RPM and one of the inspirations behind the Juno Awards, died…