Tündra – Bastardüs (Nada Producciones, 2017) Bastardüs is the second album released by Tündra, one of Spain’s most innovative contemporary folk music bands. The musicians…
Ancestral Spanish Sounds through a Progressive Music Lens
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.
Historic Encounter of Iconic Norwegian and Irish Singers
Lillebjørn Nilsen and Andy Irvine – Live in Telemark (Heilo, 2021) Two renowned singer-songwriters, Lillebjørn Nilsen and Andy Irvine, recorded this album in 1994 at…
A Moving Portuguese Musical Tribute to Gandhi
Rão Kyao – Gandhi (Galileo Music Communication, 2021) Veteran Portuguese flute virtuoso and composer Rão Kyao continues to delight with his fantastic fusion of world…
All About Flamenco Music
Flamenco is an art form that was developed in Andalusia (southern Spain). It is generally found in three disciplines: cante (song), toque (guitar playing) and…
Special Expanded Edition of Loreena McKennitt’s The Visit
The Visit, the iconic album from Canadian Celtic and world music star Loreena McKennitt is newly available as The Definitive Edition. The Visit won a…
Interview with Bruce McIntosh, Head of Fania Records’ Catalog
Craft Recordings, the reissue label of Concord Records, recently announced the reissue of various essential Fania Records albums on vinyl. World Music Central talked to…
Dynamic Mix of Sierra Leonean Kondi and Afro-Electronics
Kondi Band – We Famous (Strut Records, 2021) “We Famous” is the superb new album from Kondi Band, a collaboration between Los Angeles-based producer Chief…
Captivating Second Solo Work from Kora Virtuoso Maher Cissoko
Maher Cissoko – Cissoko Heritage (Ajabu! Records, 2021) Kora master Maher Cissoko has released his second solo album. Originally from Casamance in southern Senegal, Maher…
The Wild, Wild Sound of Paprika
Paprika – Wild, Wild East (Crackling Records, 2021) Wild, Wild East is an excellent recording by Paprika, a UK-based band that performs vivacious Balkan music…
Touching Message of Love from Indian and Persian Masters
Shujaat Husain Khan, Katayoun Goudarzi, Shaho Andalibi, & Shariq Mustafa – This Pale (Lycopod Records, 2021) This Pale is the fabulous new collaboration between Shujaat…