Gitkin – Safe Passage (Wonderwheel, 2020) Gitkin, Brian J’s cross-genre world music project masterfully combines Tuareg-style desert blues guitar, flavorful Latin American rhythms, retro chicha…
Gitkin Explores New Global Tonalities
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
The Fantastic Orquesta Failde, Flamekeeper of the Family Musical Tradition
Orquesta Failde – Failde con Tumbao (Egrem, 2020) Failde con Tumbao is the third album from one of Cuba’s finest dance orchestras, Orquesta Failde. The…
Artist Profiles: María José Llergo
Flamenco singer María José Llergo was born in Córdoba, Spain in 1994. She dazzles audiences by taking tradition to unexplored paths. Her voice is full…
Delightful Jazz Guitar Versions of Jobim Classics
Albare – Albare Plays Jobim (Alfi Records, 2020) Albare Plays Jobim presents exquisite instrumental jazz guitar versions of Jobim’s bossa nova classics. Albare (Albert Dadon)…
Interview with Frigg’s Mandolinist Petri Prauda
Extraordinary Finnish fiddle band Frigg is celebrating its 20th anniversary with yet another fantastic album titled FriXX. The band’s mandolinist talked to us about Frigg’s…
Colombian Star Carlos Vives Advocates for Biodiversity with Remarkable Cumbiana Album and Film
Acclaimed Colombian singer-songwriter, actor and activist Carlos Vives has released his 14th album titled “Cumbiana.” The new recording celebrates the roots of cumbia and the…
Interview with Indian Fusionists Karyshma
The band Karyshma has reimagined centuries-old Indian folk songs of hope and unity. Karyshna talked to us about their new EP, someday. What are your…
Artist Profiles: Irka Mateo
Irka Mateo is a Dominican singer-songwriter and composer. She spent time in Spain, France and Canada until she moved back to the Dominican Republic. For…
Brilliant Encounter of Latin Jazz and Cuban Music
Harold López-Nussa – Te Lo Dije (Mack Avenue Music Group, 2020) Harold López-Nussa is a fantastic piano player and composer based in Havana, Cuba. Te…
A Masterful Modern Touch to Ancient Indian Traditions
Falu & Karyshma – Someday (Monsoon Records, 2020) Falu & Karyshma is a group of Indian musicians who migrated to the United States and play…