Jerez, Spain – Francisca Méndez, better known as “La Paquera de Jerez,” died Monday afternoon at the Asisa Clinic in Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz,…
Flamenco Legend, “La Paquera de Jerez”, Dies at 70
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.
Putumayo presents Women of Africa
New York, USA – Putumayo has released Women of Africa, a collection of songs by leading female artists from throughout the African continent. Women of…
Nuova Agricola Associazione, New CD and European Tour
Italy – Nuova Agricola Associazione has recently released its second CD called Dall’Alente a lu Serepenne, an emotional travel through the hills between these two…
Nyckelharpa player Remains True to His Roots
Peter Puma Hedlund, a Swedish nyckelharpa player, has released a CD called Another Way. Peter is a two time world champion on the chromatic nyckelharpa. The…
Power of Music Part 2: Dr. Emoto’s Hidden Messages in Water
We live in revolutionary times and radical change creates discomfort. Our ancestors most likely didn’t readily accept that the world was round after centuries of…
World Sounds at New Orleans’ International Arts Festival
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA – The 18th annual International Arts Festival (IAF) will be presenting an eclectic and exciting line up June 11 – 13…
Tabla in Teentaal
Pandit Sharda Sahai & Vishnu Sahai Gurukul Lineage of Benares Gharana (Sense World Music, 2004) Recorded live at the Saptak Festival in January 2004, this…
Registration Is Now Necessary to Post Messages on this Site
Burlington, NC, USA – Due to an increasing number of porn and spam messages in the Comments and Forum areas, World Music Central has decided…
The Cape Verdian Voice of Tété Alhinh
The Netherlands – Dutch label World Connection will be releasing Voz this week, the new album by Cape Verdian singer Tété Alhinho. She is a…
University of California, Riverside presents Red Rhythms: Contemporary Methodologies in American Indian Dance
Riverside, California, USA – The University of California, Riverside, has announced a conference exploring contemporary American Indian dance as a vibrant, active, socio-cultural historical practice.…