(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Bogotá, Clombia – Cuban singer-songwriter Pablo Milanes returns to Colombia after seven years without performing in the Andean nation, where he…
Cuban Singer Pablo Milanes Returns to Colombia after Seven Years
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.
Musicology Colloquium and Awards in Cuba
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – Twenty-one works from nine countries, including from Cuba as the host nation, are taking part in the Musicology…
European Tour by Brazilian Pandeiro and Percussion Master
Brazil – Percussion master Marcos Suzano (Brazil) will initiate his Euro Tour 2003 on October 31st through November 19th. The Pandeiro wizard will be accompanied…
Ali Slimani will be touring Canada
Canada – Ali Slimani will be touring Canada from the 09 November till 15 November 2003. The details: 09 Nov : Theatre Capitol, Moncton. Tel:…
Fado, Exquisite Passion
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA – Fado Exquisite Passion is the tile of a new compilation released by Narada World. The recording features four of the genre’s…
Successful WOMEX debut in Sevilla
Sevilla, Spain – Sunday, October 26’s ceremony to honor the WOMEX Award 2003 recipients Freemuse – The World Forum on Music and Censorship marked the…
85-year-old Bebo Valdés Prepares Four New Albums
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) – Córdoba, Spain – Pianist Bebo Valdés, 85, one of the legends of Cuban music rescued by recording companies, is preparing…
Navajo-Dine punk
Blackfire One Nation Under (Tacoho Records/Canyon Records, 2002) What is the true definition of world music? For instance, the Navajo Dine trio Blackfire, born in…
The Largest WOMEX Ever
Sevilla, Spain – WOMEX 2003 opens its doors in Sevilla October 22 through 26 October. With over 2000 registrations and more than 300 exhibitors at…
The Putumayo World Music 10th Anniversary Collection
New York, USA – In celebration of 10 years as a pioneer in world music, Putumayo is releasing a numbered, limited-edition 2 CD set on…