Two essential flamenco documentaries will be presented January 26-28, 2015 at Sala Berlanga in Madrid. The films include Flamenco from the Roots (Flamenco de…
Flamenco Documentaries Screening in Madrid
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.
Banda Magda’s Global Music Mix
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Dazzling Live Recording by Pablo Menéndez & Mezcla
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Breaking Boundaries with Funk
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Four Leading Galician Musicians Come Together on Rustica
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‘The Flame: Flamenco Infused Jazz’ opens its concert season of 2015 in New York
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New Book, The Musician’s Guide to Rhythm
The Musician’s Guide to Rhythm (North Shire Press, 2014) is a new book by Julian Gerstin & Ken Dalluge. It’s a practical guide to performing…
Van Morrison to Perform at Celtic Connections 2015
Northern Irish singer-songwriter Van Morrison is among an exciting list of artists confirmed for Celtic Connections 2015. Morrison’s latest album, 2012’s Born to Sing: No…
Splendid Ambient World Music
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The Music of British Isles’ Constituent Nations and Regions at Celtic Connections 2015
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