MEDIMEX (Mediterranean Music Expo) took place November 29 through December 2 of 2012 in Bari, Italy. It is fundamentally the only Italian music trade show…
Vibrant Italian Indie Rock and Folk Music at MEDIMEX 2012 in Italy
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Review of the 15th Fira Mediterrània de Manresa
The “Fira Mediterrània – Factoría d’Arrel” took place November 8-11 of 2012 in the Catalan city of Manresa. As its program indicates, this is a…
World Music Central’s Best World Music Albums of 2012
At World Music Central we don’t have a single list of best albums. Instead, we ask our writers and a special guest to send us…
World Music Central’s 2012 Gift Guide
It’s that time of year again when World Music Central gives up the goods for our Holiday Gift Guide. We’ve found a boatload of new…
WOMEX Thessaloniki 2012 Review
From October 17th through October 21st, the annual world music gathering WOMEX (Worldwide Music Expo) took place in Thessaloniki (Greece). This itinerant international congress celebrated…
Hispanic Heritage Month, Focus on Colombia
World Music Central‘s celebration of Hispanic Heritage month goes on with the music of Colombia, which is well respected throughout the world. The South American…
Hispanic Heritage Month, Focus on Argentina
World Music Central‘s celebration of Hispanic Heritage month continues with the music of Argentina, one of the music powerhouses in South America. It’s the birthplace…
Hispanic Heritage Month, Focus on Puerto Rico
World Music Central‘s celebration of Hispanic Heritage month continues with the music of Puerto Rico, a tropical island in the Caribbean. Puerto Ricans and their…
Chat with Percussionist Melena
Melena Francis Valdés is a prominent Latin percussionist and orchestra leader, who is deeply influenced by folkloric Afro-Cuban drumming. Melena recently relocated from Los Angeles…
Dazzling Female Instrumentalists in Latin Music
Women in Latin music have taken a recent big turnaround. Long ago, there were was La Lupe, a gracious fiery singer, and Graciela, whose graceful…