The winners of the 12th Annual Native American Music Awards were announced on Friday, November 12, 2010. The event took place at the Seneca Niagara…
Native American Music Awards 2010 Winners Announced
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.
World Music, Bluegrass and Classical Masters to Perform at Savannah Music Festival 2011
Savannah Music Festival (SMF) announced the lineup for its 2011 season, an expansive city-wide, multi-venue program showcasing a wide array of internationally acclaimed artists in…
Afro-Peruvian Delight
Afrodita Amarte (Afrodita, 2010) Afrodita is a New York-based band led by Peruvian drummer and percussionist Hector Morales. The multinational band combines elements of Afro-Peruvian…
Arctic World Music
Jienat Mira (JNCD002, 2010) One of the most fascinating releases in recent months is Jienat’s album, Mira (CD + Blu-Ray disc), a project led by…
The Womeximizer 2010 Sails from Copenhagen
This year’s version of The Womeximizer contains 20 tracks. The Womeximizer 2010 features some of the artists that recently showcased at WOMEX 2010 in Copenhagen.…
Kaya Project Reconstructed
Kaya Project – Desert Phase Remixes (Interchill Records ichill cd 041, 2010) Desert Phase Remixes is a reworking of the music from the album Desert…
Masterful Alchemists
Mrigya The Composition of World Harmony (EMI Music India/Virgin Records India 50999 627426 2 7, 2010) Mrigya is an exciting new Indian group based in…
Reinvigorating Tradition
Spanish Harlem Orchestra Viva La Tradicion (Concord Picante CPI-32263-02, 2010) Spanish Harlem Orchestra begins a new stage in its career with its first album for…
Peña Unleashes the Sounds of Afro-Peruvian Music
Peña (Secret Stash Records , 2010) Peña is an exploration of Afro-Peruvian music. American guitarist Cory Wong and Eric Foss, co-owners of Minneapolis-based Secret Stash…
Violin Landscapes
Copal Into the Shadow Garden (Halytha Music, 2010) Into the Shadow Garden is the debut album of Copal, a New York city-based band led by…