Orquestra Afrosinfônica – Orin, a língua dos anjos (Máquina de Louco, 2020) Orin, a língua dos anjos is the second álbum from a remarkable Brazilian…
Sublime Afro-Brazilian Orchestra
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.
Unique Korean and French Flute Encounter
Joce Mienniel and Aram Lee have teamed up on a fascinating project called Wood & Steel (Buda Musique, 2021). The two artists are highly skilled…
The McDades Stretch the Boundaries of Traditional Celtic Music
The McDades – The Empress (Free Radio Records/The McDades, 2021) The Empress is the third album from The McDades, an award-winning Canadian band led by…
Cellist Matthieu Saglio Announces New Live Album and Video
World music and jazz cellist Matthieu Saglio has announced the upcoming release of a live album titled Live in San Javier 2021. To support the…
Charming Career-Spanning Songs from Sarah McQuaid, Live from St Buryan
Sarah McQuaid – The St Buryan Sessions (Shovel and a Spade Records, 2021) The St Buryan Sessions is the sixth solo album from musician and…
World Music Showcase globalFEST Returns to Webster Hall in New York January 2022
New York’s globalFEST has announced the return of its influential world music showcases to two stages at the newly renovated Webster Hall on Sunday, January…
Artist Profiles: Al Bilali Soudan
Al Bilali Soudan is a Tuareg band from Mali that plays acoustic music rooted in tradition. The family members of Al Bilali Soudan from Timbuktu…
Electrifying Tuvan Music from Khöömei Beat
Khöömei Beat – Changys Baglaash (Arc Music, 2021) Colorful Tuvan traditions and mesmerizing throat singing meet engaging modern elements in Khöömei Beat’s new album, Changys…
Artist Profiles: Carley Arrowood
Carley Arrowood was born in Forest City, North Carolina. She started singing since she was old enough to talk. Initially, Carley began playing classical violin,…
Artist Profiles: Ray Barretto
Ray Barretto was born on April 29, 1929 in Brooklyn (New York City) of Puerto Rican parents. His first contacts with music came via the…