(Prensa Latina) Santiago de Cuba, Cuba – The birth of famous Cuban musician Francisco Repilado, 97 years ago here, is recalled this month with different…
Cuba Pays Tribute to Compay Segundo’s 97th anniversary
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.
Jazz and Folk Music Broadcaster David Grierson Dies in Canada
Host of CBC’s “On the Island,” David Grierson died on Saturday, November 20. A journalist who cared deeply about music, literature, and the arts, Grierson…
Senegal’s Daara J Hip Hop Sensation Debuts in the US
Bloomington, Indiana, USA – Senegalese rap crew, Daara J, is finally available in the United States as a domestic release. “Born in Africa, brought up…
Puerto Rican Singer Danny Rivera Visits Cubania Cultural Center
(Prensa Latina) Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic – Puerto Rican singer Danny Rivera, on his way to Havana, visited the Cubania Cultural Center, a place in…
Havana Hip-Hop: Alive and Kicking By Mike Fuller
(Prensa Latina)Havana, Cuba -Dusk at Havana’s 100 thousand-strong bedroom community of Alamar brought together November 5 rappers and fans as part of the 10th Habana…
Danzón Festival Habana 2005 Announced in Cuba
(Prensa Latina) Havana.- Dedicated to Mexico, the 2nd Danzón Festival Habana 2005 will take place in Havana City March 23 through 27, also hosted by…
Cuba and Spain to Contest for Latin Jazz \"Jackpot\" Award
(Prensa Latina) Madrid, Spain – Cuba, Spain, Argentina, Colombia and Venezuela compete with seven works, at the 4th SGAE Award of Latin Jazz, the most…
Ron Korb Live DVD (Collector’s Edition)
A fusion of jazz and world music (Japanese Music, Jazz, Latin, Celtic, French Canadian), the Ron Korb Live DVD offers an intimate look at the…
Argentinean Television Show Presents Cuban Artists in Buenos Aires
Prensa Latina) Buenos Aires, Argentina – Ibrahim Ferrer Jr., son of the namesake Cuban musician member of the Buena Vista Social Club, presented a show…
Cuban Hip Hop Crosses Borders
(Prensa Latina) Havana.- Cuban hip hop crossed borders, beyond circumstances and fashions, while it counts on such experimentalists as singer-songwriter Equis Alfonso, stated the local…