Thiossane (Sterns Music) is the title of the new album by Ablaye Ndiaye Thiossane. This is his first as lead artist. Aged 74, Ablaye Ndiaye…
Ablaye Ndiaye Thiossane Releases Thiossane
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.
Masters of the Taranta Spider Dance
Tamburellisti di Torrepaduli Taranta Taranta (Italian World Music, 2009) Tamburellisti di Torrepaduli is one of the finest performers of the wild Taranta Music or spider…
Stars of South Pacific Beat
Te Vaka Havili (2011) The colorful sounds of the South Pacific return with Havili, the 7th album by Te Vaka. As usual, the band combines…
Jazz Meets Blues meets Bluegrass
Andy Statman Old Brooklyn (Shefa Records Horn 3004/5, 2011) New York musician Andy Statman has a new double album that showcases his talent as an…
Hawaiian Music Masters Join The Descendants
Various Artists Music from the motion picture The Descendants (Sony Masterworks, 2011) The Descendants is the new movie featuring George Clooney. The film takes place…
Willie Nelson & Family to Perform at Walt Disney Concert Hall in March 2012
Willie Nelson, American country singer-songwriter, actor and activist, makes his debut appearance at Walt Disney Concert Hall with a one-night-only Willie Nelson & Family concert…
Reworked Sounds of the World
TriBeCaStan New Deli (Evergreene Music 005, 2001) New York-based TriBeCaStan is envisioned as sort of folk orchestra, although its sound comes closer to jazz swing…
fRoots Critics Poll Albums Of The Year 2011 Winners Announced
BBC Radio 3’s World On 3 announced this evening the winners of the fRoots Critics Poll Albums Of 2011. The winners are: Album of 2011…
Aurum
Gjermund Larsen Trio Aurum (Heilo / Grappa HCD7252, 2010) The Gjermund Larsen Trio has a new album titled Aurum. Led by the great Norwegian violinist…
Musical Journey from Spain to the Middle-East
Jadid Ensemble Sigh of the Moor (2011) With its debut album Sigh of the Moor, Jadid Ensemble has positioned itself as one of the finest…