El Naán – Germinal (self-release, 2022) El Naán’s latest album, Germinal, marks the band’s fourth release after having explored the ethnic roots of traditional music…
Iberian and Global Roots Music by World Music Collective El Naán
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.
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The Rifters are a musical group that originated in the vibrant and creative music scene of Taos, New Mexico in 2002. The band was formed…
Artist Profiles: Banjoist Gina Furtado
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Captivating Remixes of Omar Faruk Tekbilek’s Creations
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The Venezuelan Cuatro, the Essential Guitar of Venezuela
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Inna Baba Coulibaly’s Exploration of the rich cultural heritage of the northern Malian borderlands
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Artist Profiles: Piper Cillian Vallely
Cillian Vallely, hailing from Co. Armagh, is a talented artist from a distinguished traditional Irish music family. Vallely’s parents, Brian and Eithne Vallely, are the…
The Enchanting World of Ireland’s Uilleann Pipes
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Persian Classical and Electronic Intersections
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Tanya Ekanayaka’s Pieces Emphasize the positive and moving aspects of life and its realities
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