Founded in Valladolid in 1972 by José Luis Gómez, Celso Garrido, and brothers José María and Miguel Ángel Rivera, Tahona is as a pillar of…
Tahona: Preserving Castilian Folk Music for Over 50 Years
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.
El Naán Reconstruct Iberian Folk Through Art and Innovation
El Naán, founded in 2009 in Tabanera de Cerrato (Palencia), Spain, is a creative collective rooted in the ethnic spirit of Spanish and the wider…
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The Rubab: An Asian Lute Added to UNESCO’s Intangible Heritage List
(headline image: A female Rubab master is teaching a child student how to keep the fret and pluck to play the notes – Photo by…
Gjermund Larsen Trio Embraces Tradition Beautifully with “Christmas Sessions”
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Sharon Isbin and Sarod Masters’ Live Collaboration: A Transcendent Fusion of Classical Traditions
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Joy Lapps & Larnell Lewis Deliver a Steelpan Twist to Holiday Music with The Caribbean Christmas Mixtape Vol. 1
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Paqueando: A Sensational Modern Flamenco Tribute to Paco de Lucía
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Amanda Cook: From Humble Roots to Bluegrass Star
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The Kora: West Africa’s Cherished 21-Stringed Harp-Lute
(headline image: Toumani and Sidiki Diabate – Photo by Youri Lenquette) The kora, a 21-stringed instrument, holds a significant place in West African musical traditions,…