N. Rajam Radiant (Sense World Music, 2002) It isn’t often that I am able to review a woman classical Indian musician so I am quite…
Bows and strings
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.
Cascade Folk Trio Plays the sounds of the Armenian Diaspora
New York, USA – On their new CD, Old Street (Bandaz Records), the Cascade Folk Trio evokes a rebirth of Armenian folk music with a…
Celia Cruz in the House
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Solidarity Concert at Almendares Amphitheater
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Jazz Session Festival Closes
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DJ Cheb i Sabbah Files a Copyright Infringement Action
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Grammy Nominee Says Elio Revé Was a Creator
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Guantánamo, Cuba.- The former member of Los Van Van orchestra, José Luis Quintana (Changuito), 1999 Latin Grammy nominee for “Ritmo Candela”,…
Fado Sensation Mariza on Tour
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World Festival of Flamenco, Christmas with an Andalusian flavor
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Manzanillo: An Original Cuban Orchestra
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Cubans, Mexicans, Colombians, Panamanians and many others have danced for 40 years to the beat of the Original de Manzanillo orchestra,…