Vlada Tomova Balkan Tales (Kuker Music, 2009) One of the most exciting voices in the New York global music scene is Vlada Tomova. She was…
Bulgarian Intersections
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.
Midwestern Round Dances
Gentlemen’s Club Boom Boom Room (Canyon Records CR-6498, 2011) Gentlemen’s Club is an all-star group of American Indian singers from the Great Lakes area of…
Musical Alchemy Inspired by Tierra del Fuego
Cecilia Gauna Aliento (STM030, 2011) One of the great discoveries of the year is Argentine singer-songwriter and composer Cecilia Gauna. She has a new album…
World Fusion Blooms
Mawwal Sight Up (Ancient Records, 2011) One of the most interesting world fusion groups in the United States is Mawwal, a collective based in the…
Manchego Folk Innovators
Aljibe Enea (2011) Spanish folk band Aljibe has been celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Based in the Madrid region, Aljibe plays primarily renovated folk…
Maria Bethania’s Live Celebration
Maria Bethania Love Celebration Devotion (DRG, 2011) Love Celebration Devotion is a double live album by legendary Brazilian singer Maria Bethania. Recorded in Rio de…
Guitar and Mandolin Whispers
Yamandu Costa & Hamilton de Holanda Live! This remarkable live recording brings together two of Brazil’s finest instrumentalists: guitarist Yamandu Costa and mandolinist Hamilton de…
Lyrical and Madly Danceable, an Interview with Goran Bregovic
Sarajevo-born Goran Bregovic is a renowned European musician of mixed Serbian and Croatian heritage. In recent years he has been showcasing his music throughout the…
A Masterful Voyage through the Musical History of Istanbul
Dünya A Story of the City…Constantinople, Istanbul (Dunya, 2011) One of the most interesting releases scheduled for November 2011 is the two CD set titled…
Sounds of the Zulu Kingdom
Amagugu Akwazulu & Abalandeli Bengoma Traditional Zulu Music – Songs of King Shaka (ARC Music EUCD2340, 2011) Songs of King Shaka features music from King…