Indonesia’s music is as diverse as its people. Best known abroad are the Javanese and Balinese orchestras generally called gamelan, which consist largely of gongs…
Indonesian 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.
Natacha Atlas’ Something Dangerous?
New York, USA – World music diva Natacha Atlas is returning with a new album, Something Dangerous?, and a new sound. Due for release in…
New from Yuri Buenaventura
Yuri Buenaventura was the first salsa singer in France to achieve a gold disc with his 1998 album Herencia Africana including the cover of “Ne…
Cubadisco: Cuban Music Industry’s Door to the World
(Prensa Latina – Cumbancha) Havana, Cuba – The Cuban record industry has gradually improved its quality and since 1996 has gained ground and integrity in…
Mariza Fado Curvo
Mariza Fado Curvo (Time Square Records, 2003). Release May 6, 2003. Dressed in haute couture gowns and flaunting distinguishable coiffered hair, Portugal’s newest fadista, Mariza…
Giramondu, New Corsican Band
Paris, France – Giramondu’s third album “A Nostra Accolta” was released in March by Inca Music and has already received good reviews from as far…
Abdelli – Among Brothers
Abdelli Among Brothers (Real World Records, 2003) Algerian musician Abderrahmane Abdelli (known simply as Abdelli), presents songs of an artist in exile. Every note he…
Barbican: Ethnic and Urban Music from the former Eastern Bloc
London, England – Barbican Centre will present X-Bloc Reunion, May 23-31. It is a revolutionary mix of ethnic and urban music from the former Eastern…
Madama, New Galician Folk CD by Leilía
Coruña, Galicia, Spain – Leilía, the innovative Galician folk group has released a new recording titled Madama. Leilía is the old name given to traditional…
Guem, Percussion Virtuoso on Tour with his New Album
Paris, France – Algerian, of Nigerian origin, Guem, is one of the major percussionists on the scene at the moment. The master of a multitude…