Albuquerque, USA – The 5th annual Thirsty Ear Festival will take place August 29 – 31, 2003 at the Eaves Movie Ranch near Santa Fe…
American Roots Music at Thirsty Ear Festival 2003
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.
Dancehall Star Releases Roots Reggae CD
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020-The End Of Illusions
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Passionada, A Film About a Fado Singer
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Vintermåne
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New Release by Cash Brothers
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Floydfest World Music Festival Begins this Week
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Blues Rocker Walter Trout Set to Unleash 13th CD and Tour
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