Umbra – Bjargrúnir (Nordic Notes / Dimma, 2022) Umbra’s Bjargrúnir is a profound exploration into the heart of Icelandic folk music. This excellent fourth record…
‘Bjargrúnir’ – A Deep Exploration of Icelandic Folk Heritage
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.
Lynn Adib and Marc Buronfosse Craft Nearness Across Borders
Lynn Adib and Marc Buronfosse – Nearness (On Arts Culture Europe; InOuïe Distribution, 2022)Double LP vinyl release: October 2022 Lynn Adib and Marc Buronfosse formed…
Saïd Chalaban’s Jarama Decidedly Fuses Saharan Desert Traditions with Modern Styles
Saïd Chalaban – Jarama (Argana Records, 2023) Saïd Chalaban presents the Jarama EP connected to the 2018 documentary film “Échos du Sahara.” The making of…
Hocine Benameur’s Souk System Transcends Borders and Genres
Hocine Benameur – Souk System (Hocine Benameur, 2023) Hocine Benameur’s Souk System album presents a distinctive fusion of electronic and North African and Middle Eastern…
Slovak Folk Fusion Band Hrdza Unveils ‘Čo mi je, to mi je’
Hrdza – Čo mi je, to mi je (Hrdza, 2023) Slovak folk-rock band Hrdza released Čo mi je, to mi je (What’s Wrong with me…
Evolving Pan-African Music Act Okavango African Orchestra Unveil ‘Migration’
Okavango African Orchestra – Migration (Okavango African Orchestra, 2023) On November 1, 2023, Okavango released their third album titled Migration, “Our music is not static,…
Roma Melodies Reimagined: Krilja’s ‘Sosnitsa’ Echoes with Passion
Krilja – Sosnitsa: Roma Music from Russia & Eastern Europe (2023) Sosnitsa: Roma Music from Russia & Eastern Europe represents Krilja’s second album, in which…
Moroccan-French Sensation AYWA’s Latest Album Strikes a Chord of Unity and Diversity
AYWA – Saadi (Jules Sonic Prods, 2023) On AYWA’s latest album, Saadi the Moroccan-French band skillfully crafts an immersive experience with their deeply satisfying and…
A Brief Dive into the Ngoni, West Africa’s Traditional Lute
The ngoni is a traditional West African spike lute with a 38.1 cm – 45.7 cm (15-18 inches) long body crafted from hand-carved hardwood or…
New album Highlights the Formidable Live Show of Mali’s Mama Sissoko
Mama Sissoko – Live (Mieruba, 2023) Mama Sissoko is a highly talented guitarist and composer from Mali. He has released a brand new, superb live…