Belgium – KGM Crew, a young Hiphop trio from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, are going to be giving Europe a taste of “Bongo Flava” (Tanzanian…
KGM Crew bring on the Bongo Flava to Europe
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.
The Celtic Tradition Continues
Various Artists The Independence Suite (Celtic Crossings CC2004, 2004) Most recent Celtic music compilations focus on the contemporary artists. The Independence Suite takes a look…
Rumbambeo DVD, Cuban Rumba with Chaguito y Sus Timberos
USA – Boogalu has just released a new DVD called Rumbambeo. It is an fro-Cuban music and dance performance of a unique gathering of some…
Malouma with the Sahel Hawl Blues Band, Chicago debut
Chicago, Illinois, USA – Mauritanian singer Malouma will be performing Monday, April 11, at 7p.m. in the Claudia Cassidy Theater (Chicago). Admission is free. Malouma…
Pontic Singer Chrysanthos Dies in Greece
Greece – Chrysanthos, the great Pontic singer and the last major singer of his generation died March 31 in Thessaloniki. The Pontic Greeks were the…
K. Sridhar & Anil Datar in Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, USA – K. Sridhar & Anil Datar will be performing at Preston Bradley Hall in Chicago on Tuesday, April 5 at 7p.m. The…
Reel Rhythms: The 2nd New York World Music Film Festival
New York City, USA – Symphony Space teams for the second year with World Music Institute to present Reel Rhythms: The 2nd New York World…
South American Diaspora in Barcelona
Wagner Pá – Brazuca Matraca El Imparable Transeunte (Circular Moves CIM7015, 2004) Wagner Pa and Brazuca Matraca is a multinational band based in Barcelona formed…
An Evening of Chinese & World Percussion in San Francisco
San Francisco, California, USA – The internationally acclaimed master percussionist from China, Wang Wei, will be presenting a concert on April 3rd at 7pm, along…
CD release of Katie Viqueira’s Award Winning CD Amores Torcidos
New York City, USA – After touring the US from coast to coast, Buenos Aires-born vocalist Katie Viqueira returns to New York City to release…