Joe Troop – Borrowed Time (Free Dirt Records, 2021) Although Joe Troop has recorded various albums as part of various projects, Borrowed Time is his…
Bluegrass, Precious Stories and Bilingual Activism
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.
Profound and Transfixing Double Set from Opium Moon
Opium Moon – Night + Day (Starry Void, 2021) Night + Day is the new, fascinating double album from world fusion band Opium Moon. Each…
Vital and Sultry Susana Baca
Susana Baca – Palabras Urgentes (Real World Records, 2021) On Palabras Urgentes (urgent words), acclaimed Afro-Peruvian singer Susana Baca selected songs by iconic songwriters from…
Moshe Denburg’s Dreams in The Road Never Travelled
Tzimmes – The Road Never Travelled (Tzimmes, 2021) The Road Never Travelled is a colorful double album from Tzimmes, one of Canada’s leading Jewish music…
Artist Profiles: Madalitso Band
Madalitso Band is a fascinating duo from Malawi that performs traditional music with unconventional musical instruments. The artists use a 4-string acoustic guitar and foot…
Ancestral Spanish Sounds through a Progressive Music Lens
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…
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…