Artur Menezes won the Unsigned Only Music Artist of The Year Award with the song “Once Again.” He is a Brazilian-born, Los Angeles-based guitar player,…
Blues Musician Artur Menezes Wins Unsigned Only Music Artist of the Year Award
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.
The Cross-Cultural History Of The European Lute
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Tanasi, Masters of Sensational, Enduring Worldgrass
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The Frame Drum: A World History Held In One Hand
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Los Cenzontles Reconnect Mexican and Hawaiian Musical Histories on ‘Adios Ke Aloha’
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Natacha Atlas and Samy Bishai Open The Door To a Parallel Universe
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