The second edition of Borneo World Music Expo will be held June 16-18, 2014 in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. The host hotel is the Hilton…
Borneo World Music Expo 2014 Ideal Platform for Traditional and Contemporary Southeast Asian World Music
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.
Interview with Geng Wak Long, Performers at 2014 Rainforest World Music Festival
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Passion for Cumbia Exotica
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Johnny Clegg Unplugged
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