In the last two decades (1980s and 1990s), access to the mainstream media by many musicians has become more and more restricted. This is due…
Gatekeepers and Corporate Control of Radio
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.
Sauti za Busara Swahili Music Festival Program Announced
Stonetown, Zanzibar, Tanzania – Sauti za Busara (Swahili = Sounds of Wisdom), has officially announced the program of the festival. The following list offers a…
Bejucal Pays Tribute to \"Rumba\"
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – The Havana municipality of Bejucal hosted the 4th Workshop on Rumba and Conga Charanguera, which was aimed at…
GlobalFEST: New World Music Festival to Host Numerous Acts on January 10, 2004
New York, USA – GlobalFEST will take place this week. It is a one-night festival modeled after other popular music industry events that draw in…
Cuban Music Will Look Within in 2004
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – Cuban Culture Deputy Minister for Music Abel Acosta said that "this year has been great for Cuban culture,…
Yellow Bird Indian Dancers (Apache and Plains) to Taiwan
Albuquerque, USA – The Yellow Bird Indian Dancers will participate in the Cross-Year Celebrations of Taipei City “International Young Power Drum & Dance Festival”, January…
Ladysmith Black Mambazo presents New Album and US Tour
Bloomington, Indiana, USA – Ladysmith Black Mambazo releases Raise Your Spirit Higher—Wenyukela on Heads Up International (HUCD 3083) on January 27, 2004, in time for…
Los Van Van to Perform in Cuban National Celebrations
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – The Cuban orchestra Los Van Van, directed by Juan Formell, and winner of the 2003 National Music Award,…
Polo Montañez\’s Group Presents New CD
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Pinar del Río, Cuba – Polo Montañez’s group will present their new CD, entitled Cuestión de Suerte, on the evenings of…
Happy New Year!
World Music Central wishes you a very Happy and Prosperous New Year. And here is our Happy New Year wish in many of the world’s…