Laura Cortese – All in Always (Cortese Music, 2016) On the album “All in Always“, American fiddler and composer Laura Cortese went beyond her American…
Laura Cortese’s World Sessions
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.
Ragas and Beyond from Rakkatak
Rakkatak – Char Taal and a Raga Rainbow (Rakkatak, 2021) The album “Char Taal and a Raga Rainbow” presents the marvelous work of Canadian world…
Global Arts Live Announces African Music Concerts in 2022
Global Arts Live, a world music presenter in the Boston area, has announced a set of African music concerts that will take place between March…
Free Broadcast by Ukrainian Band DakhaBrahka from SFJAZZ & Fund Created
As an manifestation of solidarity with the people of Ukraine, SFJAZZ in San Francisco will air a free DakhaBrakha concert filmed at the SFJAZZ Center…
Celtic Music Meets Epic Progrock
Dave Bainbridge – To The Far Away (2021) “To The Far Away” is the fourth solo album from Dave Bainbridge, an acclaimed British multi-instrumentalist, composer,…
Artist Profiles: Fireside Collective
Fireside Collective is a progressive bluegrass ensemble based in Asheville, North Carolina. The quintet won the 2016 Band Contest at the iconic American roots festival…
Irresistible Rhythms from Semba Master Bonga
Bonga – Kintal da Banda (Lusafrica, 2022). The great Angolan singer Bonga has released a new album titled Kintal da Banda. The album celebrates the…
The Mystical and Majestic Sound of Smorodina Reka
Smorodina Reka – Foreshadowing (2021) Smorodina Reka is a mesmerizing new act from Moscow, Russia. The group performs a new form of progressive folk music…
Island Musicians Bring Awareness to Climate Emergency Through Extraordinary Collaboration
Small Island Big Song – Our Island (Small Island Big Song, 2022) It is no wonder that “Our Island” reached number 1 in February 2022…
Artist Profiles: Black String
Black String is a South Korean quartet led by Yoon Jeong Heo, an educator, Artistic Director of Seoul’s Bukchon Changwoo Theater, and one of few…