Omara Portuondo is one of Cuba’s greatest vocalists and has been very popular from the day she started singing professionally in the late forties. From…
Artist Profiles: Omara Portuondo
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.
Bargou 08 at the Top of the Transglobal World Music Chart in April 2017
The album Targ by Tunisian act Bargou 08 has reached the top of the Transglobal World Music Chart in April 2017. The band combines Tunisian…
Malian Guitar Virtuoso Vieux Farka Touré Announces 2017 North American Samba Tour
Acclaimed Malian guitarist Vieux Farka Touré will be touring the United States April-May 2017. The tour begins at Brooklyn New York’s BRIC House on Thursday,…
Flamenco Singer Argentina Brought by the Wind
Flamenco rising star Argentina is set to perform her new show, The Winds That Bring Me Here, on Tuesday, April 4th, 2017 at Teatro Central…
Niche-Focused Festival Boomtown Announces Ambitious 2017 Jazz and World Music Program
Boomtown will be showcasing some of the finest jazz and world music crossover acts from the UK. The festival takes place August 10th – 13th,…
Artist Profiles: Namgar
Singer Namgar Ayushievna Lhasaranova is the leader of the band, and her name was used to call the entire group. She grew up in a…
Artist Profiles: La Excelencia
La Excelencia was founded by Julian Silva and Jose Vazquez-Cofresi who in 2005 formed the orchestra in New York City. The orchestra was created with…
Artist Profiles: La cumbiamba eNeYé
La cumbiamba eNeYé is an ensemble that performs concerts and workshops with traditional instruments from the African Diaspora in Colombia, as well as indigenous and…
Sarod Virtuoso Alam Khan to Perform in New York
Sarod master Alam Khan is set to perform on Friday, April 7, 2017, 8:00 p.m. in Manhattan, New York. Alam Khan will celebrate his father,…
Artist Profiles: La Chicana
La Chicana was formed in the first months of 1996 by Dolores Solá, Acho Estol and Juan Valverde with the clear intention of producing tango…