Sheikhs Shikhats & B’net Chaabi (Zephyrus Records, 2023) On Friday, March 3 the Sheikhs Shikhats & B’net Chaabi dropped their eponymous debut album. With the…
A Tribute to the shikhats and ghanayats of Morocco
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.
Irresistible Edo-Funk from Benin City, Nigeria
The Good Samaritans – No Food Without Taste If By Hunger (Analog Africa, 2023) The sirring highlife music known as Edo Funk from Benin City,…
The Sonic Wonders of the Qromatica Flute
Sylvain Leroux – Qromatica (Fula Flute & Meta Dash, 2023) Sylvain Leroux, an inventive Canadian musician and flute maker, patented the “qromatica” a decade ago,…
Smithsonian Folkways Recordings Unveils Damir Imamović ‘s ‘The World and All That It Holds’
Damir Imamović – The World and All That It Holds (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 2023) Damir Imamović, an acclaimed Bosnian artist renowned for his previous album…
Lene Høst: A Multifaceted Artist Weaving Polyphonic Sounds with Traditional Vocal Music
Renowned for her diverse musical repertoire and a profound connection to Nordic folk music, Lene Høst, hailing from Denmark, encompasses the roles of a captivating…
Danish Fiddler and Vocalist Liv Vester Larsen
Liv Vester Larsen, hailing from Denmark, possesses an extensive educational background in violin performance within the folk music discipline. Presently, she is enrolled in the…
Danish Cellist and Vocalist Maja Freese
Maja Freese, hailing from Denmark, possesses a distinguished academic background, having earned a bachelor’s degree in the intricate art of playing the 5-stringed cello from…
Swedish Cellist and Vocalist Filippa Westerberg
Filippa Westerberg, hailing from Sweden, possesses profound expertise as a classically trained cellist, holding a distinguished master’s degree from the esteemed Danish National Academy of…
Ethereal and Global Panflute Soundscapes
Hance Marchal – Ancient Voices (X DOT 25 Music, 2023) “Ancient Voices” by Hance Marchal, presents the artistic prowess of Marchal in utilizing the panflute…
Las Migas: An All-Female Flamenco Crossover Quartet of Diverse Origins
Las Migas’ journey began in 2004 when a group of talented students from Barcelona’s Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya (ESMUC) got together to perform…