Danilo Brito and André Mehmari – Nosso Brasil (Orpheu Music, 2019) Two outstanding musicians from Brazil collaborate on “Nosso Brasil.” The album features one of…
Emotive Piano and Bandolim Brazilianness
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.
Timeless Flute and Kantele Serenity
Peter Phippen & Arja Kastinen – Forest of a Thousand Songs (Temps Oy, 2020) Forest of a Thousand Songs transports the listener to a world…
Sardinian Passion and Pleasure
Elena Ledda – Sonos (Biber Records, 1989) Elena Ledda is the most famous traditional vocalists in the island of Sardinia and one of the finest…
Dazzling Indian-Arabic Collaboration
Sandeep Das & The Hum Ensemble – Delhi to Damascus (In a Circle Records, 2020) Delhi to Damascus is an outstanding collaboration between Indian music…
Nation Beats’ Hot-Blooded Percussion and Mighty Brass Sound
Nation Beat – The Royal Chase (Nation Beat Music, 2020) The Royal Chase by Nation Beat presents a spectacular mix of Brazilian forró, baião, and…
Artist Profiles: Fulu Miziki
Fulu Miziki is a multidisciplinary ensemble of musicians from Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of Congo) founded by Old Pisko Crane. For several years, Pisko envisioned an…
Exquisite Latin Jazz from the Spanish Harlem Orchestra and Guests
Spanish Harlem Orchestra – The Latin Jazz Project (ArtistShare, 2020) The New York-based Spanish Harlem Orchestra (SHO) has become one of the finest Latin music…
Tangoman’s Dreams
Tangoman – Seguir soñando (Tangoman Music, 2012) Tangoman is the project or Argentine multi-instrumentalist and composer Jorge Heilpern. He plays piano and synthesizers keyboards throughout…
Celtic Songs of Solace and Joy
Órla Fallon – Lore (Green Hill Music, 2020) Irish singer, harp player and composer Órla Fallon has recorded an album of traditional Celtic songs that…
Jazz Encounters with Middle Eastern Music: Stories of Strife, Struggle and Inspiration
Mehmet Ali Sanlikol & Whatsnext? – The Rise Up: Stories of Strife, Struggle and Inspiration (Dünya, 2020) Multi-instrumentalist and composer Mehmet Ali Sanlıkol brings together…