Jakarta, Indonesia – (PRWEB) – The Indonesian capital will host a major international musical and cultural event in early March. Painstakingly put together by a…
Star Studded Line Up for International Festival in Jakarta
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.
Brazilounge 3, Cutting Edge Sounds
Milan, Italy – Brazilounge is one our the most successful collections for Difference Music. It focuses on the new musical trends from Brazil today. For…
Cuban folk singer searches for spirituality amidst blockade-induced hardship
By Mike Fuller (Prensa Latina) Havana, Cuba – The legend describes an ace archer who refused to bow down to a Swiss town’s ruler. The…
Pianist Chucho Valdés to Pay Tribute to José Martí
(Prensa Latina) – Havana, Cuba – Cuban pianist Jesús "Chucho" Valdés will pay tribute to Cuban writer and independence hero Jose Marti, on his coming…
Memorable Bossa Guitar Work
Chico Pinheiro Meia-Noite Meio-Dia (Art Music/Sony Music 241-157, 2004) Brazil is a country where it is not difficult to find exceptional guitarists. Brazilian Chico Pinheiro…
Master of Kurdish dengbêjs Karapetê Xaço Dies in Armenia
Canada – Kurdish media sources reported the death of Karapetê Xaço. The influential artist died on January 15, 2005 in his village in Yerevan, Armenia.…
Bossa Nova Meets Electronica
Milan, Italy – Eletrobossa (Difference Music) is a double CD with themes produced mainly by Edson X, one of the new Brazilian electronic music talents.…
Tibetan Refugee Children from India on Tour in the UK
London, UK – The Tibet Foundation has invited a group of eleven Tibetan refugee children, together with two teachers from the Tibetan Homes Foundation for…
Chick Corea & Paco de Lucía’s Band at the Bluenote
New York City, USA – The legendary pianist Chick Corea returns to the Blue Note, located at 131 West Third Street in the Village. This…
Latin Percussion Summit at Satalla in New York City
New York City, New York, USA – The Satalla world music club will be hosting a Latin Percussion Summit with Carlos “Patato” Valdés, Cándido Camero,…