a) Santiago de Cuba, Cuba – The Pablo Hernández Balaguer Documentation Center currently stores up nearly 500 bibliographic materials on Cuba’s music heritage. After two…
Documentation Center Rescues Cuban Music Heritage
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.
Storyteller Jackie Torrence Dies at 60
Storyteller Jackie Torrence, died Tuesday, November 30, at her home in Granite Quarry, North Carolina. She was 60 years old. Although well-versed in traditional African…
Cuban Artists Join World AIDS Day Shows
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Bluegrass Musician Bob Paisley Dies at 73
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Omar Sosa Sextet in Paris
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Shrine, New CD by Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty
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Swiss Red Cross Appoints Singer Omara Portuondo as Ambassador
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Youngest Cuban Orchestra Presents its Debut Album
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Globalfest 2005 in New York City
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Tour schedule for Liz Carroll, January-April 2005
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