(PRWEB) – Arlo Guthrie, Steve Earle, Slaid Cleaves and dozens of other American and international folk music stars are scheduled for the seventh annual Woody…
Woody Guthrie Folk Festival announces 2004 concert schedule
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.
Global Beat Fusion and the New Digital Mythology
New York – On June 3, Journalist/DJ Derek Beres will be traveling to the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Atlanta to speak and perform at Mythic…
The US Ban on Cuban Musicians
In 2003, the United States’ government denied visas to all the Cuban musicians -or their agents- that applied. The general public was led to believe…
Registration for 2004 International Songwriting Competition Open Now
Nashville, Tennessee, USA – The 2004 International Songwriting Competition (ISC) will have $100,000 in cash and prizes that will be shared by 50 winners in…
Independent Native American Music Label Announces All-Native Digital Downloading Distribution
Oyate Music and its parent company, RavenHeart Entertainment Corp., have partnered with digital downloading distribution company, Audiolunchbox.com, to launched an all Native American music website…
Charles Chase, proprietor of The Folk Music Center Dies at 89
Charles Chase, poet, proprietor of The Folk Music Center, and expert on folk instruments from around the world, died on May 21 in Claremont, CA.…
Major World Music stars at California Worldfest 2004
Grass Valley, California, USA – California Worldfest will take place July 15-18, 2004, in Grass Valley, California. Many well known artists are scheduled to play:…
Afro-Pfingsten Festival 2004: “The Soul of Africa”
Winterthur, Switzerland – The Afro-Pfingsten Festival will take place May 27 through May 31. With its diverse program, it plans to show visitors a glimpse…
Silvio Rodriguez Pays Tribute to Frank Fernandez
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana.- With his usual serious face, head bowed and eloquent on his guitar, Silvio Rodriguez, considered the leading representative of Cuban…
Cuban Musicians Targeting Guinness Record
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Santiago de Cuba – A 14-day marathon performance of the “Son” rhythm entered its third day in Guantanamo, the easternmost Cuban…