London, England – Spanish world music outfit Radio Tarifa celebrates its 10th anniversary with the release of Fiebre(Fever), a live album recorded during a concert…
Radio Tarifa’s Fever
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.
US Processing Visas for Cuban Latin Grammy Nominees
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – The US government is processing the visa application for various Cuban musicians nominated for Latin Grammy 2003 awards,…
Festival in the Desert
Various Artists Festival in the Desert (World Village, 2003) I am not much of an adventurer so I have to tip my hat to the…
Contagious Drumming in Toronto
Toronto Tabla Ensemble (Canada) Weaving (Naxos World, 2001) Toronto might not be the center of the world, but people from all over the world have…
Europe In Union: European Roots Musicians
London, England – Europe In Union is a new co-operation between some of the UK’s best known world music activists. It’s a groundbreaking series of…
Stripping for peace
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American Roots Music at Thirsty Ear Festival 2003
Albuquerque, USA – The 5th annual Thirsty Ear Festival will take place August 29 – 31, 2003 at the Eaves Movie Ranch near Santa Fe…
Dancehall Star Releases Roots Reggae CD
Kingston, Jamaica – Everton “Blender” the smooth voice of conscious Dancehall whose faith has never faltered and whose vision has never dimmed, is set to…
020-The End Of Illusions
020 End of Illusions (Constitution Music Records, 2003) The music of this CD could make Astor Piazolla proud. It has mixed the best elements of…
Passionada, A Film About a Fado Singer
New York, USA – On August 15, 2003, Samuel Goldwyn Films will release the film Passionada. It is a movie about the trials and tribulations…