Tangoman – Seguir soñando (Tangoman Music, 2012) Tangoman is the project or Argentine multi-instrumentalist and composer Jorge Heilpern. He plays piano and synthesizers keyboards throughout…
Tangoman’s Dreams
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.
Celtic Songs of Solace and Joy
Órla Fallon – Lore (Green Hill Music, 2020) Irish singer, harp player and composer Órla Fallon has recorded an album of traditional Celtic songs that…
Jazz Encounters with Middle Eastern Music: Stories of Strife, Struggle and Inspiration
Mehmet Ali Sanlikol & Whatsnext? – The Rise Up: Stories of Strife, Struggle and Inspiration (Dünya, 2020) Multi-instrumentalist and composer Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol brings together…
The Mystical Persian Beauty of Parissa and Ensemble Dastan
Parissa & Ensemble Dastan – Shoorideh (Network Medien, 2003) Parissa is one of Iran’s greatest vocalists. This double album was recorded with the famed Dastan…
Interview with Jako el Muzikante
Jako el Muzikante is the Sephardic alter ego of percussionist, ethnographer and singer Xurxo Fernandes. He is best known for his work in Radio Cos,…
Artist Profiles: Steve Earle
Steve Earle is a highly influential songwriter and singer. He is also a progressive and when he sees injustice in the world he is the…
Huun-Huur-Tu Meet the Celts in Glasgow
Huun-Huur-Tu – Where Young Grass Grows (Shanachie, 1999) Where Young Grass Grows is the fourth album from famed Tuvan ensemble Huun-Huur-Tu, one of the iconic…
David Broza’s Extraordinary Tribute to the Spanish Guitar
David Broza – en Casa Limón (S-Curve Records/BMG, 2020) Israeli singer-songwriter David Broza has had a strong connection with Spain. He grew up in England…
Splendid Return to the Golden Era of Hawaiian Music
Various Artists – Aloha Radio Hawaii, a Musical Journey to the Golden Age of Hawaiian Song (Rhymoi Music, 2020) This album features new performances of…
Seductive Electronic Folk from Maracaibo
La Gallera Social Club – Trópico Salvaje (Tortuga Music, 2020) La Gallera Social Club is the musically colorful project of two Venezuelan twin brothers from…