Bloomington, USA – Tuareg ensemble Tartit will begin its US tour March 29 in New York city. The members of Tartit play the instruments of…
Tuareg Ensemble Tartit: US Tour
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.
Saharawi Nayim Alal Releases New CD
Madrid, Spain – Saharawi musician Nayim Alal will present his new CD, Nar, in Madrid. The event will take place Thursday, March 27 at 10…
Najma’s Spectacular Return
Los Angeles, USA – Indian singer Najma has returned after a long silence with a sensational album. Titled “Vivid,” it combines Najma’s unique vocals with…
Time to Change the World Music Grammy
Numerous world music artists are at a disadvantage in the competition for a Grammy Award. With the current system, there is only one Grammy award…
New Radio Tarifa Album
London, UK – Fiebre, a new album by Spanish world fusion band, Radio Tarifa, will be out soon in the form of a live album.…
Hassan Hakmoun’s The Gift Wins Indie Award
Los Angeles, USA – Hassan Hakmoun’s latest album, The Gift, received the Association for Independent Music (AFIM) Indie Award for Best Contemporary World Music Recording…
Cachao Receives a Star
Hollywood, USA – Cuban bass player Israel “Cachao” Lopez has been praised for his musical contributions with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame…
Famed Neapolitan Singer Roberto Murolo Dies
Naples, Italy – Neapolitan singer and legend, Roberto Murolo, died Thursday, March 13, 2003 in Naples, Italy after an extended period of poor heath. Murolo,…
The Caribbean Festival in Antwerp
Antwerp, Belgium – Saturday, March 15 of 2003, will be the time to transform the Antwerp Sport Palace into a Caribbean dance palace. The event…
Youssou N’Dour Cancels U.S. Tour
Renowned Senegalese singer Youssou N’Dour has announced the cancellation of his seven-week tour of North America scheduled to start on March 26, 2003. Citing a…