(Prensa Latina) Camagüey, Cuba – Adalberto Alvarez Zayas received the title of Illustrious Son of Camagüey Province, where he started the career that has turned…
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Omara Portuondo recording new album
London, England – Omara Portuondo, known for her recordings with the Buena Vista Social Club, is currently recording a new album. The CD, produced by…
View More Omara Portuondo recording new albumBuena Fe Duo Gathers Thousands against the War
(Prensa Latina) Havana, Cuba – Cuban duo Buena Fe performed this week in a mass concert at Havana’s José Martí Anti-Imperialist Tribune expressing a commitment…
View More Buena Fe Duo Gathers Thousands against the WarInterceltic Festival in Portugal
Porto, Portugal – The city of Porto will host the 13th edition of the Festival Intercéltico do Porto. The event will take place April 3-5…
View More Interceltic Festival in PortugalThe Caribbean Festival in Antwerp
Antwerp, Belgium – Saturday, March 15 of 2003, will be the time to transform the Antwerp Sport Palace into a Caribbean dance palace. The event…
View More The Caribbean Festival in AntwerpYoussou N’Dour Cancels U.S. Tour
Renowned Senegalese singer Youssou N’Dour has announced the cancellation of his seven-week tour of North America scheduled to start on March 26, 2003. Citing a…
View More Youssou N’Dour Cancels U.S. TourHavana to Host Peace Concert
(Prensa Latina) Havana, Cuba – Italian singer Zucchero will organize a great peace concert in Cuba with the participation of famous musicians such as the…
View More Havana to Host Peace ConcertTraditional Music Encounter in Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico – A traditional music festival set for the first week of March 2003 offers an opportunity to learn about Mexican music, in…
View More Traditional Music Encounter in MexicoRubén Blades Wins the World Music Grammy
Los Angeles, USA – Panamanian musician Rubén Blades won the Best World Music Album award for his recording Mundo, which combines Latin music with plentiful…
View More Rubén Blades Wins the World Music GrammyNew Alan Lomax Collection Release: Italian Treasury: Puglia: The Salento
Boston, USA – The latest release form the Alan Lomax collection is Italian Treasury: Puglia: The Salento, on Rounder Records. In 1954, Alan Lomax and…
View More New Alan Lomax Collection Release: Italian Treasury: Puglia: The Salento