Joseph Fire Crow Legend of the Warrior (Makoche Recording Company, 2003) There seems to be no shortage of Native American flautists or a shortage of…
The Indian Way
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.
35 Artists Selected for the Flamenco Song, Guitar and Dance at the Festival del Cante de Las Minas
La Unión, Murcia, Spain – The renowned flamenco festival, Festival Internacional Del Cante De Las Minas, has just announced the finalists for its annual contest.…
Spoons and Fiddles
Le Vent du Nord Maudite Moisson [damned good harvest] (Borealis, 2003) Quebecois musician and dancer Benoit Bourque (Matapat) brought the traditional group Le Vent du…
Nataraj XT New Album
Marseilles, France – The Electro Indian band Nataraj XT, selected at MIDEM 2000 in Cannes as Electro Talents, is releasing its new album Ocean Birds…
Folksters at Jericho Beach, Vancouver
26th Annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival, Vancouver BC, Canada–July 18 – 20, 2003. After WOMAD USA was officially canceled, I made a decision to attend…
Capoeira Angola 2: Brincando Na Roda
Washington, DC, USA – Smithsonian Folkways Recordings released this week Capoeira Angola 2: Brincado Na Roda, an album of traditional Brazilian songs played and chanted…
Sisters, Oneida Iroquois Hymns
Boulder, Colorado, USA – Silver Wave Records will be releasing next week an album of Oneida Iroquois Hymns by twin sisters, Maisie Shenandoah and Liz…
Malagasy Valiha Master, Sylvestre Randafison Dies at 75
Madagascar – Sylvestre Randafison, a key figure in the development of Madagascar’s most famous instrument, the valiha, passed away July 12. Born Randafison Benjamin Sylvestre,…
Senegalese Kora Master Kaouding Cissoko Dies at 38
Senegal – Kaouding Cissoko, a master kora player and member of Baaba Maal’s band, passed away on July 17th. Cissoko was a diabetic and had…
Salif Keita Cancels North American Tour
Boston, USA – Malian star Salif Keita has cancelled his 2003 summer tour of the United States and Canada. There are few details as to…