(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – A bronze sculpture of the Cuban musician Compay Segundo will be unveiled at Havana’s Hotel Nacional on December…
Sculpture of Compay Segundo to Be Unveiled at Hotel Nacional
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.
Aragon Orchestra Succeeds in Caracas
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) By Omar Vazquez and Ricardo Lopez Hevia (www.granma.cubaweb.cu) Caracas, Venezuela – The Orquesta Aragón‘s performance at Los Proceres promenade was an…
Diego Amador Kicks Off Flamenco 2004 In His U.S. Debut At The Chicago Cultural Center January
Chicago, USA – The Instituto Cervantes de Chicago in collaboration with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs presents Diego Amador in the opening night concert…
Vegan New Years Reggae Party
San Diego, USA – World Music and Reggae fans in southern California are invited to the Vegan New Year’s Eve Reggae Benefit Party on Wednesday,…
New Californian Worksongs
Quetzal – Worksongs (Vanguard 79738-2, 2003) Mestizaje (or mestizo) is a Spanish word used more and more to describe musical hybrids in Spanish speaking countries.…
Scottish Fiddle Legend Johnny Cunningham Dies at 46
New York, NY – Several sources confirmed today that the great Scottish fiddler, Johnny Cunningham, passed away on the evening of December 15th 2003. He…
Touch of MacMaster’s Hand
Natalie MacMaster Blueprint (Rounder Records, 2003)> Two tunes on Cape Breton fiddler Natalie MacMaster’s latest recording, Blueprint succinctly describe the power behind the 30-year old…
Vinicius Cantuária’s Live Album
Vinicius Cantuária Live – Skirball Cultural Center 8/7/03 (Kufala Recordings Kuf 0043, 2003) Brazil is a gold mine for musical talent. Every year new Brazilian…
Feathered friends
Mary Youngblood Beneath the Raven Moon (Silver Wave Records) Mother of four children, Aleut and Seminole Indian, award winning flautist Mary Youngblood offers us her…
Marimbas and Flamenco Mestizo Sounds
Ayatana Ayatana (Ventilador Music CDA 035, 2003) The Ventilador label has become Barcelona’s essential label for new world music talent. Ayatana is an unusual group…