Clara Montes was born in Madrid in 1968, with family roots in Andalusia (Huelva and Seville). She currently resides in Cádiz. Since she was very…
Artist Profiles: Clara Montes
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.
Love for Nature and the Charm of Spell Songs
“Let The Light In” is the set of compositions by the wonderful Spell Songs collective. Spell Songs II brings together top British folk and African…
Passionate Crossover Songs from Edith Salazar
Edith Salazar – Ilesa (Youkali, 2022) “Ilesa” is the new album from Madrid-based Venezuelan singer, pianist, composer, songwriter, vocal coach, and music and TV producer…
Artist Profiles: Mauro Palmas
Mauro Palmas is a composer, multi-instrumentalist, and researcher, born in Cagliari (Sardinia, Italy). He began his career very young, focusing on historical-critical research and recovery…
Artist Profiles: Lonesome River Band
Contemporary bluegrass act Lonesome River Band was formed in Virginia in 1982. It has grown to be one of the most respected names in bluegrass…
Artist Profiles: John Mayall
John Mayall was born 29 November 1933 in Macclesfield a small English village near the industrial hub of Manchester. He grew up listening to his…
Remastered Edition of Essential Norwegian Folk Album from Blåmann Blåmann
Blåmann Blåmann – Blåmann Blåmann [Remastered 2021] (Heilo, 2021) Blåmann Blåmann is an iconic Norwegian folk music album, originally released in 2001. The Heilo label…
Pan-Global Percussion Trio Hands In Motion Unveils “Dawn”
Hands In Motion – Dawn (Zephyrus Records, 2022) “Dawn” is the title of the new album from percussion ensemble Hands In Motion. The trio includes…
Italian Ethno Electronica from Apulia Boom Beats
Boombastiko – Apulia Boom Beats (RedTomato Records, 2021) “Apulia Boom Beats” is the title of the new album from Boombastiko collective, a group of Italian…
Artist Profiles: Yohann Le Ferrand
Early in his career, French guitarist and producer Yohann Le Ferrand started performing traditional Breton music. His musical curiosity led him to branch out into…