Pokošovci – Ľudová hudba (Tradana, 2019) This splendid double album by Slovak band Pokošovci showcases the rich musical practices of Slovakia: traditional Slovak music, the…
Rich Vocal and Fiddle Traditions of Central Slovakia
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.
At the Edge of Jazz and World Music
Jacob Young, David Rothenberg and Sidiki Camara – They Say Humans Exist (Oslo Session Recordings, 2020) Three musicians representing diverse cultures and nations got together…
Tang Liangxing’s Pipa Delights
Tang Liangxing – High Mountain Flowing Water (Shanachie, 1993) Chinese virtuoso pipa player Tang Liangxing released High Mountain Flowing Water back in 1993. He delivered…
Lotfi Jormana’s Tunisian Folk Music
Lotfi Jormana Group – The Music of Islam, Vol. 8: Folkloric Music of Tunisia (Celestial Harmonies, 1997) The Music of Islam, Vol. 8: Folkloric Music…
Jajouka Between The Mountains
Master Musicians of Jajouka Featuring Bachir Attar – Jajouka Between The Mountains This album reveals the magical and mysterious trance music performed by the Attar…
Evocative Basque Harp
Olatz Zugasti – Orion Zuzenean (Kantaita Enea, 2019) Orion Zuzene is a double album recorded live by Spanish-Basque harp player and vocalist Olatz Zugasti. Her…
Artist Profiles: Santrofi
Santrofi is a modern highlife band from Accra, Ghana. It was founded by bassist and producer Emmanuel Ofori. Ofori became a band leader after playing…
Splendid Oud and Orchestra
Joseph Tawadros – Live at the Sydney Opera House (ABC Classics, 2020) Egyptian-Australian oud master Jospeh Tawadros has recorded a sublime live album with the…
Artist Profiles: Joseph Tawadros
CéU Solidly in the Pop Field
CéU – Apka! (Six Degrees Records, 2020) One of Brazil’s best known female vocalists in the international, music scene is back with Apka! Don’t expect…