Mustafa Said & Asil Ensemble – Maqam Pilgrims (Mapamundi Música, 2025) Egyptian composer and oud master Mustafa Said returns with Maqam Pilgrims, a superb new…
Maqam on the Move: Mustafa Said Charts a New Course in Arabic Music
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.
Cierzo Lento – A Modern Take on Aragonese Tradition
Idoipe – Cierzo Lento (self release, 2021) Cierzo Lento was the debut full-length album by Spanish musician Idoipe. The self-produced LP combines electronica with traditional…
Berimbau: Bowed Sounds at the Heart of Afro-Brazilian Tradition
(headline image: Berimbau) The berimbau is a single-stringed musical bow that functions as both instrument and cultural emblem. Though now most closely associated with Brazil,…
Juan Medina’s “Fugaz” Bridges Flamenco Guitar and Jazz
Juan Medina – Fugaz (Satelite K, 2025) Spanish composer and guitarist Juan Medina has released Fugaz, his debut guitar album. Here, the gifted guitarist combines…
Riddim and Shine: Phil Pratt’s 1974 Sunshot Classics Return
Various Artists – Party Time – The Sunshot Singles 1974 ( Doctor Bird, 2025) This 2CD collection calls to attention the influential work of Jamaican…
“The World Stood By” Channels Tigray’s Grief, Grace, and Global Neglect
Tigray Tears – The World Stood By (Toy Gun Murder, 2025) On Tigray Tears’ The World Stood By, a cast of exiled Tigrinya-language singers transforms…
Back to the Rhythm: Cserepes Remixes African Roots
Cserepes – The Beginning of the Beginning (Fonó, 2024) Károly Cserepes returns with The Beginning of the Beginning, his seventh remix album. This new installment…
Tondini Reimagines Bosnian sevdah songs through a disco-infused electronic dance music
Tondini – Tondini plays Mostar Sevdah Reunion – Disko 088 (Snail Records, 2025) Electronic producer Tondini presents Disko 088, a collaborative, joyful and hip-shaking concept…
Raise Your Voice, Save the Wild: A Folk-Powered Ode to Finnish Biodiversity
Various Artists – Nouse Luonto – Lauluja Monimuotoisuudesta (Nordic Notes / CPL-Musicgroup, 2025) Nouse Luonto (“Rise, Nature”) is a remarkable collaborative album that brings together…
John Wright and the Art of the Jaw Harp
John Wright – Promenade (Guimbarde-Jews Harp) (Buda Musique, 2025) John Wright (1939–2013) was a pioneering English musician who elevated the jaw harp (also known as…