Henriette Flach – Skyklokke (GO Danish Folk Music, 2022) In November 2022, musician and composer Henriette Flach released her debut album under her own name.…
Dazzling Debut by Fiddler Henriette Flach
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.
Artist Profiles: African String Band 3MA
The trio known as 3MA is a contemporary ensemble of African world music, featuring three musicians who play diverse stringed instruments. Ballaké Sissoko from Mali…
Artist Profiles: Oud Player Driss El Maloumi
Berber oud player and composer Driss El Maloumi was born May 25, 1970, in Morocco. He grew up in the agadir area of southern Morocco.…
Nuevos Territorios and A Chat with Flamenco Vocalist Israel Fernández
Israel Fernández, a leading flamenco singer, will be the guest at “A solas con… Israel Fernández,” an event produced by the SGAE Foundation. He is…
Artist Profiles: Chris Jones & The Night Drivers
Since the mid-1990s, Chris Jones & The Night Drivers have been a mainstay in the bluegrass scene, consistently delivering some of the most elegant and…
Euphoric and Infectious Celtic Music from Siena
Willos’ – From Now On (self-released, 2022) In their latest striking release “From Now On” (2022), Willos’ presents an eleven-track album highlighting their captivating signature…
Son Cubano, the Essential Roots Music of Cuba
In the early 1900s, a musical fusion of Spanish guitars and African drumming emerged in eastern Cuba, giving birth to the vibrant and rhythmic genre…
A stunning combination of Precious Irish Music and Refined Chamber Music
Martin Hayes and The Common Ground Ensemble – Peggy’s Dream (251 Records, 2023) Martin Hayes, the acclaimed Irish violinist and composer, has brought forth a…
Groundbreaking Afro-Brazilian Album by Letieres Leite and Orkestra Rumpilezz To be Reissued on Vinyl
Letieres Leite’s groundbreaking Afro-Brazilian jazz album, “Moacir De Todos Os Santos,” featuring Caetano Veloso and the 22-piece Orkestra Rumpilezz will be available on vinyl. The…
Klezmer music, the Jewish Music of Central and Eastern Europe
Klezmer music is an instrumental tradition that originated with the Ashkenazi Jews in Central and Eastern Europe. The term Klezmer comes from Yiddish, and is…