The exploration of Sephardic music is taking musicians in new directions. US-based Gerard Edery’s latest recording is a fascinating collaboration with Lithuanian singer Maria Krupoves,…
Ladino Voices
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.
Guitar Journeys
Quite a few guitar albums make it to World Music Central’s inbox. I need to begin with one of the most pleasant guitar surprises I’ve…
Jazzy Bala
Kakande – Dununya (Jumbie Records, 2008) Guinean musician Famoro Dioubate is one of the leading bala (also known as balafon) players in North America. Based…
Nordic Folk Explorations
Groupa Frost (Footprint Records, 2008) Groupa is a legendary group in Swedish folk music, which describes its music as Nordic folk fusion. The veteran group…
Honoring the Departed
The Music of Ammasu is a collection of field recordings featuring the Ammasu Akapoma Group. They were made in 1976 in Brong-Ahafu, Ghana. The group…
Winter-Spring Seminars 2009 by Musical Workshop Labyrinth
Musical Workshop Labyrinth recently presented the 2009 winter seminar program of the renowned musical workshops that will take place in Houdetsi, (Heraklion, Crete, Greece) and…
WOMEX 2008 Provided World Music Showcases for All Tastes
The showcase selection this year at WOMEX was extensive and varied, representing many musical traditions of the world. The numerous concerts included the official…
Spellbinding Mirrors
Hector Zazou In the House of Mirrors (Crammed Discs, 2008) French composer Hector Zazou died shortly after I received his latest CD, In the House…
Party with Maraca
Maraca Lo que quiero es Fiesta (Ahi Nama, 2008) Cuban music fans in the United States are not getting much [wiki:timba] music lately, except for…
Bionic Boogaloo
Bio Ritmo Bionico (Locutor Records , 2008) Afro-Latin band Bio Ritmo has been a favorite of East Coast college students for several years. Based in…