(Prena Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – The popular Puerto Rican singer Danny Rivera will perform in a single concert during the Boleros de Oro…
Danny Rivera to Sing at the Boleros de Oro Festival in Cuba
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.
CD Review: Kristi Stassinopoulou–The Secrets of the Rocks
Kristi Stassinopoulou The Secrets of the Rocks (Hitch Hyke Music/USA:Tinder, 2003) Greek multi-media artist Kristi Stassinopoulou possesses a limitless talent and a unique world-view. Kristi’s…
Paul Winter’s 10th Annual Summer Solstice Will Feature Tunisian Singer Amina
New York, USA – Tunisian singer Amina will perform with the Paul Winter Consort at Paul Winter’s 10th Annual Summer Solstice Celebration on June 20…
Two New Rough Guides
San Francisco, USA – Two new Rough Guide titles will be available this week. The Rough Guide to Pakistan features the rich musical traditions of…
International Songwriting Competition Is Now Accepting Online Entries
Medford, MA, USA – World music is one of the categories included in the International Songwriting Competition (ISC). Composers can now enter their song(s) online.…
Stella Chiweshe’s International Tour
Los Angeles, USA – Stella Rambisai Chiweshe is starting an extensive tour in June that will take her to North America and Australia. Zimbabwe’s foremost…
The 26th Annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival
Vancouver, Canada – The Vancouver Folk Music Festival heads back to Jericho Beach Park for its 26th annual celebration of music, song and dance with…
The Jerusalem Festival – Songs of Freedom
East Jerusalem – The Jerusalem Festival – Songs of Freedom 2003, organized by Yabous Productions will take place throughout the period of 20th–29th of July…
Sierra Maestra Summer Tour Dates
San Francisco, USA – One of Cuba’s most legendary bands, Sierra Maestra, will be touring the United States and Canada this summer for the first…
Brazilian Samba Fusion Pioneer Itamar Assumpção Died June 11
São Paulo, Brazil – World music fans are mourning the loss of Itamar Assumpção, who lost his battle with intestinal cancer on Wednesday, June 11,…