Mixtolobo Frontera (Bujio Producciones BJ-205, 2010) Mixtolobo brings together the passionate worlds of Flamenco and rock music. Mixtolobo is led by two guitarists: Juan Diego…
Alternative View of Flamenco
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.
Chameleonic Gecko
Gecko Turner Gone Down South (Lovemonk LMNK35, 2010) Spanish soul singer Gecko Turner is back with Gone Down South. On this occasion, the man with…
The Essence of Afrocubism
Afrocubism (World Circuit/Nonesuch, 2010) After many years, the project of bringing together some of the finest Cuban and Malian musicians has become a reality. AfroCubism…
America’s Music Legacy Series to Be Released on DVD December 7 of 2010
Quantum Leap and MVD Visual will release the “America’s Music Legacy” series On DVD on December 7, 2010. The America’s Music Legacy series was recorded…
Fat Freddy’s Masters the Art of Dub
Fat Freddy’s Drop Fat Freddy’s Drop Live at Roundhouse London (The Drop, 2010) New Zealand sensation Fat Freddy’s Drop will be touring the United States…
Seu Jorge Loves the Sunshine
Seu Jorge And Almaz Seu Jorge And Almaz (Now-Again, 2010) Brazilian singer and actor Seu Jorge and his new band Almaz have released this self…
Zein Al-Jundi Carves her Niche
Zein Al-Jundi “Sharrafouni” (WMD Productions, 2010) Sharrafouni is the new recording by U.S.-based Syrian singer. This new effort aims to reach a wider audience. Although…
Contemporary Folk Visions from the Low Countries
Groef Des avonds in klein maneschijn (Appel Rekords APR 1322, 2010) Groef is a phenomenal new band formed by musicians from the Low Countries (Netherlands…
Rockit 88 Band Releases ‘Sweet Sugar Cane’
The Rockit 88 is back in 2010 with Sweet Sugar Cane (7 Arts Music). Rockit 88 Band includes the two founders: keyboardist/vocals Bill King and…
Masterful Hands
Dave Holland & Pepe Habichuela Hands (Dare2 Records DR2-006, 2010) The album Hands falls in the category of memorable collaborations. In this occasion, renowned English…