Eliza Marshall – New Birth (Real World X, 2025) Eliza Marshall unveils New Birth, her first solo EP. Best known for her work as a…
Flute Awakening: Eliza Marshall’s Solo Debut Breathes New Life Into Global Minimalism
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.
Mangrove Groove: Nidia Góngora Charts a New Course With Pacífico Maravilla
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Limping No More: El Pantorrillas Reclaims “Palomo Cojo” in a Bold Folk Revival
El Pantorrillas – Palomo Cojo (Self-Released, 2025) El Pantorrillas redefines a once-pejorative term with Palomo Cojo (lame pigeon), an album rooted in southeastern Spain’s folk…
Pipe Drone Zone: Brìghde Chaimbeul Returns With Sunwise
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The Dulzaina, Spain’s Cherished Traditional Reed Instrument
The dulzaina is a traditional Spanish double-reed woodwind instrument belonging to the oboe family. It typically measures about 70 cm in length and features a conical…
Nordic Lights in Persian Sky Bridges Traditions with Dazzling Dialog
Constantinople & Benedicte Maurseth – Nordic Lights in Persian Sky (Glossa, 2025) In Nordic Lights in Persian Sky, Montreal-based ensemble Constantinople joins forces with Norwegian…
Mystic Rebels With a Cause: A Sacred Sound Journey
Enten Hitti – Mistiche Ribelli (Lizard Records, 2025) Mistiche Ribelli (mystic rebels) is the latest musical project from Pierangelo Pandiscia and Gino Ape, performed by…
Brass Meets Class: The Devil Rides Again Is No One-Hit Wünderkind
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Dawn Duet: Niku and Kujanpää Break New Ground With Aamunkoitto
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Tarabtella Visionary: Fabrizio Piepoli Mixes Tradition and Technology
Fabrizio Piepoli is a singer, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and educator from Apulia, Italy. He currently teaches traditional vocal techniques at the Conservatory of Lecce, where he…