One of Spain’s legendary flamenco singers and trendsetters, El Lebrijano passed away in Sevilla on July 13, 2016. Juan Peña Fernández, “El Lebrijano” was born…
Flamenco Visionary, El Lebrijano, Dies at 75
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Spanish Musical Treasures
Eliseo Parra is one of the treasures of Spanish world music. He focuses on the lesser known folk roots of various Spanish regions, including Castile,…
World Music Fundraiser for the Nelson Mandela Foundation
Madrid, Spain – Last night, the first part of a three-day festival, was held in Madrid (Spain) to raise funds to fight AIDS in Africa.…
Discópolis 5000 World Music Compilation
Madrid, Spain – Discópolis 5000 is a new world music compilation produced by Spanish National Radio (Radio 3 – RNE) producer José Miguel López.…
Flamenco Guitar Master Mario Escudero Dies in Miami
Madrid, Spain – Renowned Spanish guitarist Mario Escudero died in Miami, Florida, November 19, 2004, at 8 a.m. Escudero had been suffering of Parkinson’s disease.…