Vick Silva Roots Man Dance (Rhombus Records) Los Angeles based Chicano musician-producer Vick Silva offers 11 tracks of Aztec-influenced reggae on Roots Man Dance. The…
Aztec Reggae
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.
Songs of the Desert
Tinariwen The Radio Tisdas Sessions (World Village, 2002) Blues returning to its African roots can be heard in the Malian nomadic group, Tinariwen’s debut release,…
Fiddling in French
Norouet – Spirale (Ozone Music Group, 2001) Hart Rouge – Une Histoire de Famille (Red House Records, 1999) There used to be a time when…
The House of World Culture’s International Artists Database Now Online
Berlin, Germany – The House of World Cultures in Berlin, Germany, has announced the launch of its international artists online database. The new research tool…
Clave Cubana, a New Salsa Option
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – Just a year after it was founded and awarded by the popular vote as a Best New Orchestra…
A Call to Spirit: A Reflection on Musical Power
It has been over a decade now since I became ill with a mysterious illness that later became my wake up call. At the time…
The 2003 San Francisco World Music Festival
San Francisco, USA – The 2003 edition of the San Francisco World Music Festival will take place September 4-18, 2003, at Yerba Buena Center for…
World Music Festival: Chicago 2003 Schedule
Chicago, USA – The complete schedule of World Music Festival: Chicago 2003 is now available. Chicago will host the fifth annual World Music Festival: Chicago…
Preparations Advance for International Benny Moré Festival
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha ) Santa Isabel de las Lajas, Cienfuegos.- All Las Lajas seems to be working on preparations for the 14th International Benny…
From the Roots of Moravian Folklore
Prague, Czech Republic – Czech label, Indies Records, has released a new album that focuses on the Moravian tradition. Magic Playing…from the Roots of Moravian…