Boulder, Colorado, USA – Universal Love (Sounds True) is the title of Nawang Khechog’s new recording. This is his first major recording project in five…
New Album by Tibetan Nawang Khechog
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.
Guinean Sax Master Momo “Wandel” Soumah Died June 15
Guinea – Sunday, June 15, Momo “Wandel” Soumah, musical director of the troupe Circus Baobab, died. The Guinean singer, composer, and alto saxophonist was considered…
The Rustavi Choir on Tour in Greece
Tbilisi, Georgia – The Rustavi Choir, one of the finest folk choirs in the world will be touring Greece in the next weeks. The Rustavi…
CaféTacuba: New Album, Video and Tour
Los Angeles, USA – Mexico’s preeminent alt-rockers Café Tacuba have completed studio work for their next full-length album, titled Cuatro Caminos. The band’s first full-length…
WOMEX Discount Rate Ends June 27
Berlin, Germany – The deadline for the WOMEX discounted registration rate ends June 27. The largest international world music trade show and conference will take…
Salif Keita Hits the Road this Summer for a North American Tour
New York, USA – Legendary Malian singer Salif Keita will be touring the United States and Canada this summer. A master of West African rhythms…
World Music Takes Over Madrid this Summer
Madrid, Spain – The 2003 edition of the annual festival Los Veranos de la Villa in Madrid (Spain) is going to feature an impressive line-up…
Nearly 40 Acts to Perform at Boleros de Oro Festival 2003
[image1_left](Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – Nearly 40 acts from Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Chile, Ecuador, Spain, Japan, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico and…
Legendary Cuban Musician René Touzet Dies
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Miami, USA – Legendary Cuban musician René Touzet, one of the greatest authors of Spanish American popular music died in Miami,…
Buena Vista Social Club to Perform in Hong Kong
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Beijing, China – Cuba’s Grammy award winning project the Buena Vista Social Club, formed by legendary musicians, will perform October 10…