(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Bayamo, Cuba.- More than 200 musicians from the eastern Cuban province of Granma will perform in this city for 24 hours,…
Musicians from Cuban Province of Granma to Play in World´s Longest Son
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.
Havana Pays Tribute to Guitar
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Artists from 11 countries to 18th Golden Boleros Festival in Cuba
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Putumayo Presents Nuevo Latino
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JPMorgan Chase Latino Cultural Festival at Queens Theatre in the Park, New York
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The Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra On Tour
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Flamenco Cultural Forum “Morón 2004” Founded in Morón de la Frontera
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Tribute Gala to the 80th Anniversary of Lira Matancera
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Matanzas.- One of Cuba´s oldest orchestras, La Lira Matancera, will be paid tribute for its 80th anniversary on May 12, at…