Various Artists Reggae Dreams (Rhombus Records, 2005) Rhombus Records has put together a compilation of international reggae recordings. Reggae Dreams, Vol.1. presents Reggae styles from…
International Reggae Compilation
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.
Exploring Her Brazilian Roots
Flora Purim – Flora’s Song (Narada Jazz, 70876-19349-2-2, 2005) Blurring the lines between jazz and world music, Flora’s Song proves yet again that Flora Purim…
Calle 54: Taking it to the street
Calle 54 Directed by Fernando Trueba Miramax Films (2000) I’m not sure if Calle 54 is an actual street, but the music documentary, Calle 54…
Mystic Peyote Songs
McClellan, Kyle Robedeaux and Brian Stoner For Our Loved Ones (Canyon Records CR-6397, 2005) Peyote is a hallucinogen made from a woolly Mexican cactus. It…
411 & Amnesty International’s Hip-Hop Musical Connects 30,000 Students to Human Rights Education
Ottawa, Canada – Facilitated by Canadian non-profit youth organization The 411 Initiative For Change (411), with the guidance of the human rights organization Amnesty International,…
Mzbel Returns To Kumasi
Author: Chris Nunoo Who said Mzbel is finished in Kumasi? Last Friday, the much talked about lady hiplife musician, stormed Kumasi in a characteristic style…
Call for International Musicians and Dancers
The Asia Pacific Performance Exchange (APPEX) is accepting applications from musicians, dancers, puppeteers, and theater artists. The Residency APPEX 2006 will be held for July…
Memorable Reggae Classics
Various Artists Reggae Gold (Hip-O Records/Universal Music, 2005) The songs on this 2 CD set will take you back to the Golden Age of reggae…
2006 Lo-Budget Love Music Competition – The World Music Category
Venice Beach (California), USA – Innovation Entertainment Group has announced that entries for the 2006 Lo-Budget Love Music Competition are now being accepted. All unsigned…
Master Jembe Drummer Mamady Kourouma in Boston
Master drummer Mamady Kourouma will be teaching workshops December 2, 3 and 4 of 2005 in Boston, Massachusetts (USA). The workshops will be held at…