L. Shankar, Vikku Vinayakram, V. Selvaganesh and S. Swaminathan – Over The Stars (XDot 25 Music, 2024). L. Shankar and Vikku Vinayakram, two original members…
Shakti Veterans L. Shankar & Vikku Vinayakram Reunite On Over The Stars
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.
Echoes of the Woods: La Déferlance Intertwines Quebec’s Past and Present in Song
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Spirited Jotas: Nuevo Mester’s Joyful 1986 Spin
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Loko Gasy Brings Together Regional Madagascan Traditions on ‘Mifankatiava’
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Radio Tarifa Lights The Dark On ‘La noche’
Radio Tarifa – La noche (Buda, 2025) Radio Tarifa, now the duo of multi-instrumentalists Faín Sánchez Dueñas and Vincent Molino, returns many years later with…
Multifaceted Sicilian Songwriter Luisa Briguglio
Sicilian singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Luisa Briguglio, was born in Messina. She has led the southern Italian roots music ensemble PopulAlma since 2017. The ensemble…
Erin Ruth’s Traditions & Original Work
Erin Ruth – Traditions & Original Work (2025) San Francisco-based singer-songwriter and delightful vocalist Erin Ruth has released Traditions & Original Work, an album that…
Ritual, A Masterful Work of Afro-Brazilian and Afro-Cuban Music
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Círculo Flamenco De Madrid Unveils 2025–2026 Season: 36 Dates
The Círculo Flamenco de Madrid announced a 2025–2026 program built around 36 events that will present cante, concert guitar, and a slate of parallel activities.…
Pipo Romero Elegantly Mixes Flamenco, Americana, and Electronics
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