Las Migas – Cuatro (Satélite K, 2019) Female quartet Las Migas celebrated their 15th anniversary with their fourth album titled Cuatro. The Spanish group is…
Flamenco Emotions and Captivating Vocal Virtues
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.
Exquisite Pieces Rooted in Tradition on the Chapman Stick
Rodrigo Serrão – Chapman Stick (2020) Even though the Chapman Stick is frequently associated with progressive rock and fusion, Portuguese musician, vocalist, composer and producer…
Impeccable Flute and Irresistible Brazilian Beats
Mariana Zwarg Sexteto Universal – Nascentes (Scubidu Music, 2020) Although she has been making for several years, Nascente is the outstanding debut album from talented…
Artist Profiles: Eva Tejedor Mier
Eva Tejedor Mier was born in Avilés, northern Spain. Eva has been researching the Asturian tambourine for over 20 years, focusing on its traditional songs,…
Artist Profiles: Luis Peixoto
String instrument virtuoso Luis Peixoto was born in Coimbra, Portugal in 1980. He studied classical guitar and recorder at Lagos Music Academy; mandolin at the…
Artist Profiles: Chalo Correia
Chalo Correia was born in 1968 in Luanda, the capital of Angola. He is a singer-songwriter, harmonica player and guitarist. Chalo grew up in the…
Master Percussionist Tosin Aribisala’s Transatlantic Connections
Tosin Aribisala – Áfríkà Rising (Ropeadope, 2018) Áfríkà Rising is an excellent album from Nigerian composer, vocalist and master percussionist Tosin Aribisala. Aribisala delivers a…
The Irresistible Dance Beats of Champeta
Faraon Bantu y Champetaman – Futuro Ancestral (Palenque Records, 2020) Futuro Ancestral presents a selection of champeta and other Afrocolombian genres performed by some of…
Timeless Classic Bluegrass from High Fidelity
High Fidelity – Banjo Player’s Blues (Rebel Records, 2020) High Fidelity is a bluegrass band deeply influenced by the classic sounds of the 1950s. Their…
Bantu Traditions Meet French Electronics
Les Mamans du Congo & Rrobin – Les Mamans du Congo et Rrobin (Jarring Effects, 2020) This is a collaboration between an all-female ensemble from…