First there was the late, great Cuban jazz pianist, Bebo Valdés, who collaborated with Spanish flamenco legend Diego El Cigala on their exceptional album Lagrimas Negras (Black Tears) in 2004. Their ...

Each of the ten songs on Desperado’s Shade bring their own elements to the table, their own emotional connection. Gary Meyers, the rising flamenco guitarist and performer just released his album ...

The late Papa Wemba was one of rumba's biggest stars One of the most influential genres of African music and dance, Congolese rumba, now has Unesco-protected status. It is the culmination of ...

The luxury high-rises of Denver’s Golden Triangle cast long shadows, but so far, they’ve failed to darken the party at La Rumba. Its red sign remains a beacon for Latin dance and music fans, who have ...

DAKAR, Dec 14 (Reuters) - The heady beats of Congolese rumba were hailed by UNESCO on Tuesday as it added the central African music and dance to its list of global cultural treasures. The Democratic ...

EXCLUSIVE: Pathé Touch Afrique has acquired pan-African rights on historical thriller Rumba Royale, starring Congolese superstar Fally Ipupa, and set a December 12 release date. The eagerly awaited ...

When Spencer Jones drops the needle on a record at Monstercade, the mood inside the tiny bar can change. Choosing from 100 or so records that he hauls most Sundays to Monstercade, DJ Mapache, as Jones ...