L’Orchestra di Piazza Vittorio L’Orchestra di Piazza Vittorio (APV 001, 2004) Western Europe is becoming a land of immigrants. Italy is no exception. The outstanding…
Worldbeat Sounds by Rome\’s Immigrants
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.
Drufiacc, the latest by Norwegian Band Flukt
Norway – Drufiacc, released by Norwegian label 2L, is the latest recording by Flukt. The Norwegian band combines the rhythms of blues and Nordic tunes…
MerleFest 2005 to Feature Instrument Contests
Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA – MerleFest 2005 will feature three outstanding instrument contests during the first two days of the April 28 May 1 event.…
Buena Vista Social Club Presents Manuel ‘Guajiro’ Mirabal
New York City, New York – Trumpet player Manuel ‘Guajiro’ Mirabal, who has played an integral part in the Buena Vista Social Club series of…
Arcángel Makes his Chicago Debut February 9 at the Chicago Cultural Center as Part of Flamenco 2005
Chicago, Illinois, USA – One of Spain’s rising stars, Arcángel, makes his Chicago debut as part of Flamenco 2005! Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m.…
The New Beats of Armenia
Arto Tunçboyaciyan Love Is Not in Your Mind (Heaven and Earth CD HE 19, 2005) The album is a duo project with the dazzling pianist…
6th InterRegional Music Crossroads Southern Africa Festival
Malawi – The excitement is growing as, with only fourteen days to go, bands from five Southern African countries (Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe)…
Bob Marley’s Life and Vision to Be Celebrated in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Danny Glover, India Arie, Angelique Kidjo, Shaggy, Luciano, and others will join Ziggy Marley, Stephen Marley, Damian Marley, Julian Marley, Rita…
Sauti za Busara (Sounds of Wisdom) Swahili Music Festival
Zanzibar, Tanzania – The next edition of Sauti za Busara (Sounds of Wisdom) Swahili Music Festival will be taking place Thursday 10th to Sunday 13th…
Cuban Singer Silvio Rodriguez to Perform in Argentina
(Prensa Latina) Buenos Aires, Argentina – Famous Cuban singer-songwriter Silvio Rodriguez will return to Argentina in April, to play three recitals including the songs of…