Guieldu was formed in the northern lands of Asturias, Spain, in late 2019. Guided by the visionary flutist and composer, Héctor Aneiros, Guieldu emerged as…
Guieldu: A Journey into Asturian Progressive Celtic Music
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.
Alienda: The Asturian Power Folk Ensemble
Alienda, an Asturian folk group hailing from Spain, came into existence in 2013. Distinguished by their distinctive genre known as “power folk,” Alienda adeptly combines…
Uilleann Piper Joey Abarta Reveals Second Solo Album ‘King of the Blind’
The celebrated Boston-based uilleann piper, Joey Abarta, has unveiled his highly anticipated second solo album, “King of the Blind,” now available for digital download and…
American Western Roots Music Inspired by New Mexico’s Landscapes
The Rifters – The Enchanted World (Howlin’ Dog Records, 2023) The Rifters, a talented trio hailing from northern New Mexico, have recently released their seventh…
A Tribute to the shikhats and ghanayats of Morocco
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…
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…