San Francisco, USA – The Rough Guide To Italia Nova focuses on the technological developments and a growing club culture in Italy that have inspired…
The Rough Guide To Italia Nova
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.
Howard Parker and his Hot Take-out Band Recording Live Album
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Boukman Eksperyans, European Tour
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Ibon Koteron\’s Basque Horn
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Cañaman, Spanish Reggae Recorded in Jamaica
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Jazz Violinist Claude Williams Dies at 96
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