Battlefield Band Line-Up (Temple Records /Cadiz Music, 2011) At this time, Battlefield Band is undoubtedly one of the pillars of contemporary Scottish folk music. Although…
Versatile Celts
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.
Stars of the Pow-Wow Circuit
The most interesting releases in the pow-wow world in recent months include albums by vital American and Canadian acts Tha Tribe, Pipestone, Bear Creek and…
Irish Purists They Are Not
Beoga How to Tune a Fish (Compass Records, 2011) With How to Tune a Fish, the band’s fourth album, Beoga demonstrates that they are a…
Mandolin Adventures
Mike Marshall An Adventure 1999-2009 (Adventure Music, 2010) Mandolin virtuoso Mike Marshall has spent the last two decades exploring the musics of the world with…
101 Things, Eclectic Dance Mix
Various Artists 101 Things To Do In Bongolia (Electric Cowbell, 2011) 101 Things To Do In Bongolia is a compilation of dance music that contains…
Avant-garde Galician Explorations
Mercedes Peón …—… SOS (Fol 10002048, 2010) SOS is the fourth album by Spanish multi-instrumentalist and composer Mercedes Peón. The cover of the album shows…
Highlights from the Queen of Fado
Amália Rodrigues The Queen of Fado – Amália Rodrigues (EUCD2337, 2011) In Portugal, vocalist Amália Rodrigues is known as “A rainha do fado” – the…
Renovated Dances of Castile and Cantabria
Vallarna Km 90 (Folka Records, 2008) Spanish folk music group Vallarna recently sent us a copy of their album titled Km. 90. vallarna is formed…
Renowned Flamenco Guitarist Moraito Chico Dies at 54
One of Spain’s finest guitarists died today at Hospital General de Jerez de la Frontera of lung cancer. Moraito Chico was one of the leading…
Voice & Harp Delights
Moya Brennan and Cormac De Barra Voices & Harps (2011) Talented Irish musicians Moya Brennan and Cormac De Barra join forces on this outstanding album…