Ana Cecilia Loyo – Sol Mayor (Centro Nacional del Disco, 2012) Venezuelan Singer-songwriter Ana Cecilia Loyo delivers a set of contemporary folk songs rooted in…
Rousing Traditions of Northwestern Venezuela
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: Ana Cecilia Loyo
Venezuelan singer-songwriter and composer Ana Cecilia Loyo specializes in Venezuelan traditional music. She was born in Coro, Falcón State and grew up in the city…
Artist Profiles: María José Pérez
Flamenco singer María José Pérez Rodríguez was born in Almeria, Spain in 1985. She started performing at a very young age. She has appeared at…
Fine Celtic Music for St. Patrick’s Day 2020
We have selected a set of fine recordings from Ireland, inspired by Irish music or from some other Celtic lands that will help you celebrate…
Flamenco Guitar Maestro Niño Josele
Flamenco guitarist and composer Juan José Heredia Heredia, better known as “Niño Josele,” was born in Almería, Spain in 1974. Niño Josele grew up in…
Fiddle Enchantment from Frigg
Frigg – Frixx (Frigg, 2020) Frigg, one of the finest contemporary folk music ensembles from Finland, is back with FriXX. Frigg’s sound is characterized by…
Interview with Indian Music Innovator Aditya Prakash
Indian-American composer and vocalist Aditya Prakash has recorded a superb, masterful album titled Diaspora Kid. The new album reveals an artist that incorporates Indian classical…
Artist Profiles: Yelsy Heredia
Yelsy Heredia was born in Guantanamo, Cuba in 1978. He is one of the finest double bass players of his generation. Classically trained, from an…
Artist Profiles: Rancapino Chico
Alonso Núñez Fernández, better known as Rancapino Chico, was born in Chiclana de la Frontera (Cádiz, Spain) on December 7, 1988. He was born in…
Awale Jant Band, Sabar-Fueled Afro Funk
Awale Jant Band – Yewoulen – Wake Up (ARC Music, 2020) Awale Jant Band is a great London-based Afro-Funk band led by Senegalese singer-songwriter Biram…