Tejano Rhapsodies
Del Castillo Infinitas Rapsodias (Smilin’ Castle Records) Austin-based Del Castillo has released this new 2-disc set titled Infinitas Rapsodias. Although described as a Latin rock…
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Geomungo Factory Metamorphosis (Dada Media, 2012) Every once in a while I get a CD that is truly astonishing, I mean something that stops any…
View More Delightfully Daring Geomungo FactoryA Fine Shrine
Loga Ramin Torkian Mehraab (Six Degrees, 2012) Tehran-born Loga Ramin Torkian left Iran for the United States after the 1979 revolution, but he didn’t leave…
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Leonardo Suarez Paz’s Cuartetango String Quartet Masters of Bandoneon (Azica Records, 2012) Tango junkies should take notice that Azica Records has a new tango recording…
View More Soulful Passion of Masters of BandoneonCuban Star David Alvarez to Perform in Miami
Renowned Cuban singer David Álvarez is set to perform tonight Wednesday, March 14th at Cava Flamenco Lounge Restaurant in Coral Gables in Florida. The venue…
View More Cuban Star David Alvarez to Perform in MiamiThough the Mountains May Fall
Francois and the Atlas Mountains E Volo Love (Domino WIGCD28OP, 2012) There’s making music, and then there’s making music that makes an impression. To achieve…
View More Though the Mountains May FallShowcase Scotland 2012
Showcase Scotland took place January 25-29 in Glasgow (Scotland) as part of the 18th edition of the Celtic connections Festival, a splendid Celtic music festival…
View More Showcase Scotland 2012Samaya: A Benefit Album For Global Electronica Pioneer Cheb i Sabbah
Samaya is a benefit album to help raise money for Cheb i Sabbah’s health care costs. Global music pioneer Cheb i Sabbah was diagnosed last…
View More Samaya: A Benefit Album For Global Electronica Pioneer Cheb i SabbahThe Cream of Spanish Jazz and Flamenco on Jorge Pardo’s Huellas
Jorge Pardo, the influential saxophone and flute player, that introduced a new sound to Flamenco, has a new double album titled Huellas. The new recording…
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David Alvarez Clandestino (Tumi Music, 2012) As soon as you hear David Alvarez’s voice, you know that you’ve stumbled upon a singer with an exceptional…
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