Japanese composer and guitarist Yukihiro Atsumi has had a multifaceted music career, collaborating with a wide range of well-known artists within and outside of Japan.…
Artist Profiles: Yukihiro Atsumi
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.
“Ona”, Moravian Fusion from Tomáš Kočko & Orchestr
Multiple Anděl Award winners Tomáš Kočko & Orchestr released their album “Ona” on December 31st, 2021. “Ona” means “she” in Czech. The group released a…
Exquisite Harp Rooted in Celtic Traditions
Ellen Gibling – The Bend in the Light (Ellen Gibling, 2021) The Bend in the Light is a solo harp album from Canadian composer, arranger,…
Eamonn Flynn Celebrates the Charm and Resiliency of Dublin
Eamonn Flynn – Anywhere But Home (Anam, 2022) “Anywhere But Home” is a heartfelt tribute to the city of Dublin from accomplished Irish pianist, brilliant…
Dazzling and Exquisite Concertina Work from Pádraig Rynne
Pádraig Rynne – Begin With The End In Mind (2022) Composer and concertina maestro Pádraig Rynne goes back to his traditional Irish folk music roots…
Flamenco Singer Argentina Releases “La Candela de Lola”, a Tribute to Composer Sergio Siaba
“La Candela de Lola” is the new single from acclaimed flamenco singer Argentina. The song will appear in her upcoming album dedicated to Cuban son,…
Captivating Multicultural Sounds Inspired by River Deltas
Deltas – II (Groovin Records, 2021) Portuguese band Deltas presents a captivating cross-cultural sound inspired the river deltas in various countries. Influences include Celtic music,…
Acclaimed Qawwali Act Hamza Akram Qawwal & Brothers Returns to New York City
[March 25 Note: this concert has been cancelled because the artists have not been issued visas]. Award-winning Pakistani ensemble Hamza Akram Qawwal & Brothers, grandsons…
Mesmerizing European Folk Recreations with Bowed Strings and Wind Instruments
Griselda Sanderson & Ricardo de Noronha – Veer (Waulk Records, 2017) Veer is a multicolored collaboration between British musician Griselda Sanderson and Portuguese instrument maker…
Delightful Celtic and Medieval Songs from Avon Faire
Avon Faire – Tales of Love and Adventure (Avon Faire, 2022) “Tales of Love and Adventure” is the second album from Avon Faire, a folk…