Junior Sisk – If There’s a Will There’s a Way (Mountain Fever Records, 2024) Junior Sisk, a prominent artist in the classic bluegrass scene, has…
Junior Sisk’s Enduring Bluegrass Highlighted in ‘If There’s a Will There’s a Way’
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.
Yugma: East Meets West in Rajagopalan and Chagnard’s Dazzling Raga Collaboration
Ganesh Rajagopalan‘s latest collaboration, “Yugma,” was recorded in July of last year with conductor Christophe Chagnard and the Northwest Sinfonietta at Lagerquist Concert Hall, located…
Biography of Extraordinary Violinist and Composer Ganesh Rajagopalan
Ganesh Rajagopalan was born in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh in 1964. He is an acclaimed Indian classical violinist, vocalist, composer, and teacher, whose career spans over…
Cajón, the Adaptable and In Demand Box Drum
(headline image: LP (Latin Percussion) cajón made out of cedar) The cajón is a Peruvian box drum made from a wooden hollowed box, originally used…
Superfónicos, Enthralling Colombian Cumbia Fusion from Austin
Superfónicos have brewing irresistible Colombian funk and cumbia with Afrobeat since late 2016. Though based in Austin, Texas, most of the members have deep roots…
Remarkable Congolese Rumba by Dizzy Mandjeku & Odemba OK Allstars
Dizzy Mandjeku & Odemba OK Allstars – Odemba Nostalgie – Rumba Congolaise (Zephyrus Records, 2024) Dizzy Mandjeku, a renowned guitar maestro, has made significant contributions…
The Zawose Queens from Tanzania Release Extraordinary Debut Album “Maisha”
The Zawose Queens – Maisha (Real World Records, 2024) Gifted artists Pendo and Leah Zawose, from Bagamoyo, Tanzania, have released their remarkable debut album, Maisha,…
Interview with Rita Pina, PR Manager of Festival MED
In just a few days, Festival MED will return. This annual festival has become one of the hotspots for world music in Europe during the…
Biography of The Talented Zawose Queens of Tanzania
(headline image: The Zawose Queens – Photo by Michael Mbwambo) The Zawose Queens, composed of Leah and Pendo Zawose, are self-motivated musicians whose work channels…
Eliane Elias Dazzles with Her Talent as a Vocalist, Songwriter, and Lyricist on “Time and Again”
Eliane Elias – Time and Again (Candid Records, 2024) Renowned Brazilian pianist, composer, and vocalist Eliane Elias is set to release her new album, Time…