Sinikka Langeland – Wolf Rune (ECM, 2021) Norwegian composer, songwriter, vocalist and kantele player Sinikka Langeland continues to deliver delightful and mesmerizing music with her…
The Spellbinding Songs of Sinikka Langeland
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.
Artist Profiles: Toko Telo
Toko Telo was Madagascan supergroup that included three of the finest artists from the island country: D’Gary, Monika Njava, and Régis Gizavo. The celebrated performers…
Refreshing Instrumental Reggae for Summer 2021
Piper Street Sound ft. Andy Bassford – Black Eyed Peace (Matt Mansfield, 2021) Multi-instrumentalist, producer, and sound engineer Matt Mansfield is behind the Piper Street…
Acclaimed Debut Album from Michal Noga Band
Michal Noga Band – Stopy (Občianske združenie NOGABAND, 2020) Stopy is the long-awaited debut album of one of highly regarded Slovak folk music researcher, bandleader,…
Jak śe mace?, the Latest from Folk Ensemble of Stano Baláž
Slovak act Folk Ensemble of Stano Baláž (Ludová hudba Stana Baláza) has a recent album titled “Jak śe mace?” (2020). The ensemble specializes in the…
Balkan Sounds from the SF Bay Area
Mahala – Californeasca (Mahala, 2020) Californeasca — Lautareasca Music from San Francisco is the title of a musical collective based in northern California caled Mahala.…
Artist Profiles: Jeff Brown
Bluegrass vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Jeff Brown started playing music at an early age. He and his brother formed the Richlands Bluegrass Boys, where he…
Artist Profiles: Aaron Burdett
Aaron Burdett grew up in Saluda, a small town in western North Carolina. As a child, Aaron discovered folk and rock artists John Hiatt, Bob…
Virtuoso Bluegrass Mandolinist Andy Leftwich
Instrumentalist Andy Leftwich was born July 30, 1981, and grew up in Tennessee. He began playing the fiddle at the age of six, entering his…
Artist Profiles: Acoustic Syndicate
North Carolina band Acoustic Syndicate has been making a unique mix of bluegrass instruments, rock sensibilities, and conscious songwriting since 1992. Their style is sometimes…