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…
Interview with Bruce McIntosh, Head of Fania Records’ Catalog
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.
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…
World Music Institute Opens 2021-2022 Season With Riyaaz Qawwali
World Music Institute (WMI) will be presenting live music once more, after 2020’s COVID pause. WMI will celebrate its 36th year in New York City…
Monsieur Doumani’s Experiences in the Depth of Night
Monsieur Doumani – Pissourin (Glitterbeat Records, 2021) Pissourin (Darkness) is the fourth album from Cypriot band Monsieur Doumani. The band has a new lineup. Founding…
Venezuelan Rhythms and Skillful Fiddle
Alí Bello & The Sweet Wire Band – Inheritance (Agba Music, 2021) Venezuelan violinist Alí Bello intertwines Venezuelan traditional music styles with Caribbean genres and…
Ismael Rivera Salsa Classic Reissued on Audiophile Vinyl
Ismael Rivera con Kako y su orquesta – Lo Último en la Avenida (Craft Records, 2021 reissue) Lo Último En La Avenida is a perfect…
Artist Profiles: Ismael Rivera
Ismael Rivera was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, in 1931. Ismael, also known as Maelo, was only a teenager when he became the star singer…