IMC Krontjong Ensemble The Collection (Jamboe Entertainment, 2012) Dutch ensemble Indisch Muzikanten Collectief (IMC) presents a lively album of krontjong, also known as keroncong (pronounced…
Krontjong from the Spice Islands
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.
Wulu Wulu
Bongos Ikwue Wulu Wulu (Bik Records, 2013) It’s taken a long time, but at last, one of the great Nigerian singer-songwriters, Bongos Ikwue has released…
55th Grammy Award Winners Announced, Ravi Shankar Wins World Music Award
The Recording Academy announced this evening, February 10th, 2013, the winners of the 55th Annual Grammy Awards. The late Ravi Shankar wins the Best World…
Dazzling Vocal Creativity
Insanology (MoonJune Records, 2008) and Biocosmopolitan (MoonJune Records, 2011) by Boris Savoldelli Italian vocalist Boris Savoldelli is one of those musical wonders who can do…
Afrobeat Visionary
Fela Kuti The Best Of The Black President 2 (Knitting Factory Records KFR1029/2, 2013) This new 2-CD collection collects some of the most iconic pieces…
Interview with Gary Núñez of Plena Libre
Plena Libre, one of Puerto Rico’s most exiting roots music musical acts, has a new album titled Corazon (Heart). Plena Libre has become the leading…
Renowned Irish Band launches month-long U.S. Concert Tour on February 22
Prominent Irish traditional music band Lúnasa will begin its 2013 United States tour on February 22nd. The celebrated Celtic band will be promoting its new…
Angels Without Wings
Heidi Talbot Angels Without Wings (Compass Records, 2013) Heidi Talbot, the Irish singer gifted with one of the loveliest voices in the current Celtic music…
Bassekou Kouyate Releases Jama ko Today in Europe
Malian ngoni maestro Bassekou Kouyate has a new album titled Jama ko that is available today in Europe. The album was recorded by Howard Bilerman…
Multiple Modalities of Hand Drums
Hands On’semble Cinco Sobre Três – Fünf über Drei (2012) Hands On’semble is a group of four skilled percussionists who create original music inspired by…