The WOMEX 2014 Opening Ceremony will take place at the Auditorio de Galicia on Wednesday, October 22. The show will be based around the theme…
WOMEX 2014 Opening Ceremony on October 22 to Celebrate Compostela’s Musical Connections
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.
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Indian Mandolin Maestro U Srinivas Dies at 45
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