Miami, USA – Internationally renowned recording artist Gilberto Gil will be honored as the 2003 Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (LARAS) Person Of…
Brazilian Legend Gilberto Gil to Be Honored
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.
Airto Moreira Signs with Narada
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA – Legendary Brazilian percussionist Airto Moreira signed with Narada Records recently. Airto Moreira started recording his new CD in March 2003 and…
The Rough Guide To Latin Jazz
San Francisco – The Rough Guides series explores the world of Latin jazz with this recording, which comes out today in the USA. Latin jazz…
Changüi to Invade the Cuban East
(Prensa Latina- Cumbancha) Guantánamo, Cuba – Chords from the “tres” guitar, marimba and maracas sound almost every day in different corners of Guantánamo city, venue…
Haila Releases New Album
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – “Haila Live,” is the new Bis Music production. One of the characteristics of the album is that it…
‘Global Fusion’ Is The Name Of This Year’s Pestalozzi Festival
Battle, East Sussex, UK – Following on from the success of World Music, Crafts and Storytelling 2002, the Pestalozzi International Village will be hosting a…
The Klezmatics Rise Up!
Boston, USA – The Klezmatics have a new studio album, Rise Up! Shteyt Oyf!. By rooting their music in the ancient modes and melodies of…
The Rough Guide To The Music Of Canada
San Francisco, USA – Canada is the focus of this new title of the Rough Guide series. Canada offers every imaginable kind of music, which…
Indonesian Music
Indonesia’s music is as diverse as its people. Best known abroad are the Javanese and Balinese orchestras generally called gamelan, which consist largely of gongs…
Natacha Atlas’ Something Dangerous?
New York, USA – World music diva Natacha Atlas is returning with a new album, Something Dangerous?, and a new sound. Due for release in…