Abyssinia Infinite, featuring Gigi Zion Roots (Network Medien, 2003) Ethiopia’s ‘gift from God,’ better known as Gigi has returned with a sensational homage to traditional…
Out of Africa
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.
Cuban Los Jubilados, an Attraction in Bahia
(Prensa Latina-Cumbancha) Salvador, Brazil – “No musician retires,” stated Cuban artist Juan Gualberto ‘Bebeto’ Ferrer, one of the founders of Los Jubilados, a band shaping…
Silvio Rodríguez Sings in Caracas for the Bolivarian Revolution
(Prensa Latina-Cumbancha) Caracas, Venezuela – Cuban singer songwriter Silvio Rodríguez performed last weekend in Caracas, in a concert in support of the Bolivarian Revolution led…
Cuban Musicians Mourn Pianist Rubén González
(Prensa Latina-Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – Cuban musicians are again mourning after the death of pianist Rubén González, one of the most famous members of the…
Flute Maestro Deepak Ram and Sarod virtuoso Arnab Chakrabarty on a Jugalbandi Tour
USA – Hampshire Media Ventures will produce a most unique Indian concert tour in 2004-05. Deepak Ram (a la Buddha Bar and Matrix Revolutions), one…
Hampshire Media launches Sarod virtuoso Arnab Chakrabarty\’s website
USA – Hampshire Media Ventures has launched the new official website of Indian sarod virtuoso Arnab Chakrabarty. http://www.hampshiremedia.com/arnab The website contains a detailed biography of…
Hurdy-Gurdy Man
Gilles Chabenat & Alain Bonnin Trame (independent release) The piano played a pivotal role in the history of jazz. Many jazz pianist luminaries such as…
The World Music Scene in Boulder
by Joel Davis and Angel Romero The college town of Boulder (Colorado) is nestled against the Flatiron mountains, 48 km west of Denver. Boulder‘s picturesque…
This Week\’s Top Ten Best Selling Reggae Singles In The USA
Courtesy of Kulcha Shok Muzik 1. DUDE BEENIE MAN/MS THING MADHOUSE 2. VITAMIN S BABY CHAM MADHOUSE 3. SHE’S LOVING SIZZLA VP 4. FEEL ALRIGHT…
I am what I am – A Simple Man
Burning Sky A Simple Man (Canyon Records) A Simple Man is Burning Sky’s follow-up to their GRAMMY nominated and NAMMY-winner Spirits in the Wind. A…