Ibrahim Ferrer – Buenos Hermanos, Special Edition (World Circuit, 2020) Buenos Hermanos, an album by famed Cuban singer Ibrahim Ferrer originally released in 2003, is…
Buenos Hermanos, Special Edition, A Reconstructed Cuban Musical Gem
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.
Maria Mazzotta, the Great Voice of Southern Italy
Maria Mazzotta – Amoreamaro (Agualoca Records, 2020) The great southern Italian vocalist Maria Mazzotta dedicates her new album Amoreamaro to the different facets of love:…
Italian Singer and Music Explorer Maria Mazzotta
Maria Mazzotta is one of the finest folk singers in southern Italy and a leading world music act. Throughout her career she has collaborated with…
Sangit’s Funk and World Music Melting Pot
Sangit – Librar (Cumbancha, 2019) Librar is the outstanding debut album from Israeli percussionist, composer and producer Sangit. The accessible album contains a wide-range of…
Groovemasters Brownout Release Berlin Sessions
Brownout – Berlin Sessions (Lechehouse Music/Fat Beats, 2020) Brownout, the fabulous funk masters from Austin, are back with a superb album titled Berlin Sessions. The…
Artist Profiles: Leahy
The Leahy siblings were raised on their family farm near Lakefield, Ontario, Canada. Ancestor Michael Leahy arrived in North America in 1825 from Ireland and…
Artist Profiles: Nevenka
Nevenka was created in 1976 by members of Los Angeles’ celebrated Aman Folk Ensemble with a mission to investigate and share with their audience the…
Dazzling and Wide-Ranging Guitar Traditions
Miguel Espinoza Flamenco Fusion On Turtle Dreams (2019), Miguel Espinoza Flamenco Fusion deliver a Flamenco and Latin American guitar amalgalm, combining fiery flamenco with other…
The Charming Malawian Grooves of Masauko
Masauko – Masauko (Come to Life Music, 2020) Masauko is Malawian-American singer-songwriter and guitarist born in Los Angeles at a time when his parents were…
Interview with Groundbreaking Danish-Pakistani rock band Rocqawali
Danish-Pakistani rock band Rocqawali has a new album titled Kakam, released in late January 2020. The band’s sound is deeply rooted in the 800 year-old…