The album Zion Roots (Network Medien) by Abyssinia Infinite, featuring Ejigayehu “Gigi” Shibabaw, brings back live instrumentation and experimentation to Ethiopian music. Its US release…
Abyssinia Infinite, Featuring “Gigi”
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.
International Drum Fest in Cuba
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – The 2003 Drum Festival in this capital opened Wednesday to pay tribute to prominent Cuban percussionist Guillermo Barreto,…
Ibrahim Ferrer Delighted México with Pilón and Guasón Rhythms
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – Cuban singer Ibrahim Ferrer delighted his Mexican audience with the Pilón and Guasón rhythms, at his performance in…
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Creates New American Roots Record Label
Lebanon, Tennessee, USA – Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has announced the creation of a new independent recording label and the release of its first…
Director of Los Van Van Says US Embargo Affects Music
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – The director of the salsa band Los Van Van, Juan Formell, said that music is one of the…
Ernán López-Nussa and Habana Project in Madrid
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana.- Cuban pianist Ernán López-Nussa will perform next Friday in Madrid’s Calle 54 Club, whose name inspired moviemaker Fernando Trueba for…
MerleFest 2004 Announces Stellar Line-Up
Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA – Ticket sales for MerleFest 2004 will begin on Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at 2:00 PM EST. Wilkes Community College will…
Invoking Yoruba Gods
Virginia Rodrigues Earshot Jazz Festival On the Boards S Seattle, WA October 29, 2003 As the temperature dropped on a starlit Seattle night, Brazilian diva…
Allan Ngumuya’s new CD “I’ve got hope” released on Blue Orbit Records
Indiana, USA – Blue Orbit Records has released I’ve Got Hope, Allan Ngumuya’s new CD. The title of Allan’s album embodies the resilience, confidence and…
Nuevo Lorca
Javier Ruibal Sahara (Riverboat Records, 2003) The Sahara Desert has been coming up a lot lately with world music recordings and now, Sahara comes up…