Madrid, Spain – Spanish folk multi-instrumentalist Eliseo Parra has been keeping himself busy during the past few months, working on various projects, including his next…
Eliseo Parra Keeps Busy with New Projects
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.
La Carrau Releases New Album
Madrid, Spain – After its well received debut album, Una dotzena (Propaganda pel fet! – 2002) mestizo band La Carrau has just released an album…
Portuguese Songs at The Edge of Time in France
Next October 8, Portuguese band Modas à Margem do Tempo will be performing for the first time in France to play at the amphitheatre of…
Develop Music Industry Skills Through Music Forums
Internet forums and discussion boards have become a valuable medium for establishing an online presence, building a reputation, networking with peers, and getting feedback on…
North American Tour and US Release of Rokia Traore\’s Bowmboi
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Strictly Mundial 2005
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The Fifth Annual San Francisco World Music Festival Begins this Week
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Rock \’n\’ roll Guitar String Pioneer Ernie Ball Dies at 74
Ernie Ball, a pioneer maker of rock ‘n’ roll guitar strings died on September 9. He was 74. He grew up in Santa Monica and…
Bluegrass Pioneer L. E. White Dies at 74
Nashville, Tennessee, USA – Fiddler and songwriter L.E. White died September 7, 2004 in Hendersonville, Tennessee, of a heart attack. White’s professional career began in…
African Acoustic and Electronic Dance Music from Nigerian Musician Yanju
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