Vikas Gupta A Journey (Sense World Music, 2005) I had one of those deja vu experiences upon receiving Sitarist Vikas Gupta’s debut release, A Journey…
Ecstatic Afternoon Raga: Vikas Gupta
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.
Sweet as honey: Classical Indian Women Violinists
Kala Ramnath – Nectar (Sense World Music, 2005) N. Rajam & Sangeeta Shankar – Violin Dynasty (Sense World Music, 2005) Nectar marks the illustrious Indian…
Old and New Sounds from Ancient Mediterranean Islands
Various Artists Illes Balears del Folk al Pop (Blau CD400, 2004) This compilation by Mallorca-based Produccions Blau features music by artists from the Balearic Islands…
The Modern Beats of Istanbul
Various Artists – The Sex, the City, The Music: Istanbul (Petrol Records Petrol 036, 2005) The artists featured in this compilation represent the contemporary face…
An Interview with Native American Musician Joanne Shenandoah
World Music Central recently interviewed musician and award-winning Iroquois artist Joanne Shenandoah. The Native American singer and guitarist has been very visible in the news…
Babble Brook: Sui Vesan
Sui Vesan Merging with the Brook (World Village, 2006) Sui Vesan might be called a contemporary Persephone, you know, the Greek underworld priestess that gained…
A Poet and Guitarist
Juan Carlos Formell Cemeteries & Desire (Narada 09463-30886-2-7, 2005) Juan Carlos Formell is a representative of Cuban trova. Unlike many of his colleagues, who live…
Creative Excellence in Our New Orleans Benefit Album
Various Artists Our New Orleans 2005, a Benefit Album (Nonesuch 79934-2, 2005) Nonesuch Records has released a benefit album with newly recorded songs featuring artists…
Guitars of Brazil
Toninho Horta & Nicola Stilo – Duets (Adventure Music AM1020 2, 2005) Trio Da Paz – Somewhere (Blue Toucan Music BTM05, 2005) Orquesta de Violoes…
Grooving with Afro-Colombian Cumbia
Folklore Urbano – Dance Baile (Chonta Records Chon 001, 2005) Chonta Records, a new record label based in New York, has certainly made a great…