Barlast – Svanvik (Barlast, 2019) Svanvik is the 2019 album recorded by Finnish folk-jazz quartet Barlast. The group combines alluring modern jazz instrumentation with traditional…
Alluring Svanvik
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.
Zuzana Homolová Revives Forgotten Slovak Folk Ballads
Trojka Zuzany Homolovej – Keď vojačik narukoval (Slnko Records, 2019) Renowned Slovak folk singer-songwriter Zuzana Homolová is known for her captivating ballads. On her album…
Balsam Range’s “Santa Barbara” at the Top of Bluegrass Charts
Balsam Range’s song “Santa Barbara” has reached the top of the Bluegrass radio charts, claiming the No. 1 spot on the July monthly chart and…
Historias Cantadas from Gaiteros de Pueblo Santo
Colombian band Gaiteros de Pueblo Santo released Historias Cantadas on Yawaro Records in 2020. The group from Barranquilla led by Marlon Peroza specializes in traditional…
Mandinka Percussion Collaboration
Balimaya – Balimaya (Buda Musique, 2019) Balimaya is the title of the album from Balimaya, a project that brought together musicians from Europe and West…
Spirited Ugandan Afrojazz
Milégé – Afwoyo (Naxos World, 2020) Milégé are an AfroJazz outfit from Uganda, a group of young talented musicians whose enthusiasm is derived from the…
Samba and Bossa Nova from France
Sambuca – Luz (Prodastar, 2020) Sambuca is a France-based duo. Virtuoso musician Roberto Stimoli (7-string guitar) and Irene Amata (vocals) play samba, bossa nova and…
Greek World Fusion from the Island of Paros
Giorgos Ventouris – Hohlakas (Violins Productions, 2019) The album “Hohlakas” from Greek double-bass player Giorgos Ventouris brought together some of Greece’s greatest musicians from the…
The Captivating Pan-Global Artistry of Rafiki Jazz
Rafiki Jazz is a fantastic world fusion band from the UK that features musicians from various traditions and countries. Despite the term Jazz in the…
Eleonora Bordonaro , the New Voice of Sicily
Eleonora Bordonaro – Moviti Ferma (Finisterre, 2020) Moviti Ferma is Eleonora Bordonaro’s second solo album, produced by Puccio Castrogiovanni. Bordonaro is a talented and innovative…