Marta Topferova Trova (World Village, 2009) Marta Topferova, the passionate Czech singer-songwriter with a Latin American heart has a new recording titled Trova. The new…
Reinvigorating Trova
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.
Alan Lomax Presents Haitian Impressions
Alan Lomax in Haiti (Harte Recordings, 2009) In December of 1936, a young Alan Lomax arrived to Haiti to collect music. Lomax, accompanied by his…
Breezily Eclectic Flamenco Jazz
Jerez-Texas Sun (2009) Sun is the title of the new recording by Spanish Flamenco-jazz trio Jerez-Texas. The Valencia-based group includes French cellist Matthieu Sagglio, Flamenco…
Swedish Folk Jazz Explorations
Gunnel Mauritzson Det som sker… (Sandkvie, 2008) Gunnel Mauritzson is one of the leading folk and jazz singers in Sweden. Her latest recording, Det som…
Irresistible Gypsy All Stars
Mahala Rai Banda Ghetto Blasters (Asphalt Tango Records, 2009) With their 2009 recording Ghetto Blasters, Mahala Rai Banda are now part of Asphalt Tango Records,…
Drumming Across Mali
Nahini Doumbia & Les Espoirs Du Mali Percussion and Songs from Mali (Arc EUCD2245, 2009) On the CD Percussion and Songs from Mali, Nahini Doumbia…
Nu-Bossa Discoveries
Various Artists I Love Bossa Nova (Afro:Baile Records) One of Brazil’s most popular music exports, Bossa Nova, is now over 50 years old. Although there…
Danny Thompson Releases Double Bass Samples for Loopmasters
Renowned British musician Danny Thompson has released a new collection of double bass samples. Danny Thompson is one of the world’s leading double bass players,…
Bringing Ethiopian Grooves to the Rest of the World
Tommy T The Prester John Sessions (Easy Star Records, 2009) The Prester John Sessions is the debut album of Tommy T, one of the most…
Preserving the Essence of Zanzibar
Culture Musical Club Shime! (World Village, 2009) The first thing that you’ll notice when you see Culture Musical Club’s photos in the CD booklet is…