Tanasi — Tanasi (Self-Released, 2026) Tanasi’s self-titled debut album presents a flavorful musical exchange led by dobro player Billy Cardine, guitarist Anya Hinkle, and banjo…
Tanasi, Masters of Sensational, Enduring Worldgrass
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.
The Frame Drum: A World History Held In One Hand
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Los Cenzontles Reconnect Mexican and Hawaiian Musical Histories on ‘Adios Ke Aloha’
Los Cenzontles – Adios Ke Aloha (Los Cenzontles Mexican Arts Center, 2026) Mexican music collective Los Cenzontles have released Adios Ke Aloha: Waves of the…
Bahar Movahed Returns With Together Yet Alone, A Cross-Continental Persian Classical Collaboration
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Natacha Atlas and Samy Bishai Open The Door To a Parallel Universe
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Sounds of Malawi, Vol. 1 Brings Malawi’s Musical Heritage Into Focus
Various Artists – Sounds of Malawi, Vol. 1 (Hen House Studios, 2026) Malawi remains one of Africa’s least internationally recognized music destinations, despite its rich…
Neha! Celebrates Debut Album Svetu with Polyphonic Folk Collection
Neha! – Svetu (CPL-Music / CPL-Musicgroup, 2026) Svetu presents the stirring polyphonic singing of Slovak vocal ensemble Neha! Svetu features ten joyful traditional songs from…
Cara Address Emigration, Loss, and Climate Change on Our Ship Is Ready
Cara — Our Ship Is Ready (Artes Records, 2026) Cara’s Our Ship Is Ready, their ninth album, features a fine mix of original compositions along…
Ibrahim Maalouf Opens New Horizons on Trumpets of Michel-Ange Vol. 2
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The McDades Move Tradition Forward on ‘Thread The Light’
The McDades – Thread The Light (Free Radio Records, 2026) Thread The Light finds The McDades in exceptional form: agile, inventive, and vividly alive. The…