Anja Skybakmoen – Strand og hav (Skippy Records, 2024) Anja Skybakmoen’s latest album, Strand og hav (Skippy Records, 2024), highlights her talent as a songwriter…
‘Strand og hav’ Bridges Cultural Divides with Grace and Compassion
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.
Baglama: The Popular Long Necked Turkish Lute
(headline image: Baglama Cedar Face SDS-408) The baglama (bağlama), a fretted lute belonging to the saz family, is a prominent instrument in Turkish folk music.…
Arun Ramamurthy Trio Illuminates ‘New Moon’: A Jazz-Carnatic Fusion
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Karmento’s Avant-garde Folk from La Mancha
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Sefo Kanuteh Goes Acoustic on Mesmerizing Album ‘Afou’
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Sefo Kanuteh’s Dynamic Afro-Roots Ensemble Album
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Extraordinary Moroccan Singer Nabyla Maan
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Jazz Orchestra Meets Ivan Lins’ Modern Brazilian Mastery
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‘Vari’ Introduces an Enchanting Vocalist, Varijashree Venugopal
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Okaidja Afroso’s “Àbòr Édiń” Resonates with Ancient Ghanaian Wisdom
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