Pandit Sharda Sahai & Vishnu Sahai Gurukul Lineage of Benares Gharana (Sense World Music, 2004) Recorded live at the Saptak Festival in January 2004, this…
Tabla in Teentaal
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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.
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The Cape Verdian Voice of Tété Alhinh
The Netherlands – Dutch label World Connection will be releasing Voz this week, the new album by Cape Verdian singer Tété Alhinho. She is a…
University of California, Riverside presents Red Rhythms: Contemporary Methodologies in American Indian Dance
Riverside, California, USA – The University of California, Riverside, has announced a conference exploring contemporary American Indian dance as a vibrant, active, socio-cultural historical practice.…
Latin Music Legends Cándido Camero and Graciela, with Special Guest, Carlos Patato Valdés at Blue Note Monday, Ap
Latin music legends Cándido Camero and Graciela are two of the last survivors of the Cubop movement of the late ’40’s, which fused Cuban rhythms…
Musical Workshop Labyrinth Concerts and Seminars Program 2004 Announced
Greece – Musical Workshop Labyrinth announces its 2004 Summer Program. Master musicians from Turkey, Greece, Egypt, Iran and Afghanistan will give seminars and concerts during…
Bliss, Hindustani Classical Vocal – Khyal
England – Audiorec has released Blish, the latest album by Pandit Samaresh Chowdhury. He is one of very few distinguished, younger generation classical vocalists from…
Melting Melodies: Hijas Del Sol
Hijas Del Sol Kottó (Nubenegra/Intuition, 1998) & Kchaba (Nubenegra/Intuition, 2000) Both of these recordings, Kottó and Kchaba, by EG (Equatorial Guinea) duo, Las Hijas del…
Monica Salmaso: the other voice of Brazil
Monica Salmaso – Voadeira (Blue Jackel/Lightyear/WEA) Chanteuse Monica Salmaso comes from a country that bursts with musical talent. Most fans of world music can name…
Strictly Mundial Istanbul, the EFWMF Version
Boechout, Belgium – The controversy regarding the recently cancelled Strictly Mundial 2004, a world music showcase continues. Last week, World Music Central published the version…