Robert Rich is a multifaceted musician. He is a renowned electronic music solo artist, who uses ethnic musical instruments in his music. Rich also collaborates…
Interview with Robert Rich, Sound Designer
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.
Dazzling Sounds of Aboriginal America
Several recent releases show the rich traditions of Native Americans. Father and daughter duo Jay & Tiinesha Begaye. Showing the increasing influence of intertribal music,…
Stevie Culture To Headline Island Festival, Kalamazoo June 20, 2008
San Francisco (California), USA – Since its inception, Island Festival in Kalamazoo has grown in numbers and stature. The work begins during the frigid Michigan…
Montreal welcomes the Festival International Nuits D’Afrique- July 8-20 2008
The Festival International Nuits D’Afrique is back this summer for its 22nd year in Canada’s greatest cultural mecca from July 8-20,2008. For two weeks, the…
Amos Hoffman releases Evolutin worldwide June 23rd
Guitar and oud player Amos Hoffman, who has been performing and recording as a member of Avishai Cohen’s band for more than two decades, will…
Folk Rock Reborn
Boiled in Lead Silver (Omnium, 2008) With Silver, folk rock group Boiled in Lead marks its 25th anniversary. By now, the Minneapolis-based band has become…
Transglobal Holy Music
A special version of "Come Holy Ghost/Enkindle" (Kataphatic Charismatic remix) by Kataluma is available for a limited time as free download at www.fscc-calledtobe.org/living. Kataluma…
Swinging Brazil
Clube do Balanço Swing & Samba Rock (MCD, 2005) Brazilian ensemble Clube do Balanço describes their music as Swing & Samba Rock and swing it…
Italian Legends Storm Japan
Arti & Mestieri First Live in Japan (Moonjune Records, 2008) Arti & Mestieri is a legendary Italian group from the 1970s that earned an excellent…
Neilos’ Transumanza Evolution
Neilos Transumanza (Altrosud/Megasound, 2008) The word transumanza means transhumance, which is the ancient human tradition of moving livestock from mountains to the coast, back and…