World Music Central’s Angel Romero had the opportunity to briefly interview Danford Zawose of Tanzania’s renowned Zawose Family, shortly after his press conference in…
Sounds of the Zawoses
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.
Workshops of Wonders
The music workshops are an essential element at the Rainforest World Music Festival in Sarawak (Malaysia). Each day there are several sets of workshops…
4th International Icarus Festival for Dialogue between Cultures hosts legendary performers
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World Music Legends, Asian Fusionistas and Global Jam July 12 at 2009 Rainforest World Music Festival
The third and last day of the 2009 Rainforest World Music Festival started with the daily press conference at 11 am with Malaysian band…
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I had the pleasure of attending the 2009 edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival which is held at Sarawak Cultural Village in the…
Unearthing the Roots of Ancient Aragon
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Flamenco Memories of Mentidero Square
Sergio Monroy Chicuco (Bujío, 2008) Until the 1980s, the primary soloists in the world of flamenco music were singers and guitarists. Keyboardists such as Chick…
The Company She Keeps
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Mesmerizing Fiddle Dreams
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