Santana – Africa Speaks (Concord Records, 2019) Two iconic artists, guitarist Carlos Santana and vocalist Santana teamed up to record a superb album titled Africa…
Santana and Buika Back to the Roots
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.
A Brilliant Set of Modern Malian Music
Oumar Konate – I Love You Inna (Clermont Music, 2019) Oumar Konate, one of the most talented Malian musicians of his generation, has released his…
Artist Profiles: Kaveh Sarvarian
Musician and composer Kaveh Sarvarian was born in Tehran, Iran in 1976. He has a Master of Composition, University of Art of Tehran. Throughout his…
Marvelous Persian Flute Fusion Works
Kaveh Sarvarian – Kereshmeh – Nueva perspectiva de música persa (La Cupula Music, 2019) Iranian multi-instrumentalist Kaveh Sarvarian has released a new album titled Kereshmeh,…
Artist Profiles: Hope Masike
Hope Masike is a Zimbabwean vocalist, mbira player, percussionist, songwriter, fashion designer, painter and dancer. She is known as “The Princess of Mbira” and her…
Artist Profiles: Monoswezi
Monoswezi is a multinational collective of musicians originally from Mozambique, Norway, Sweden and Zimbabwe. Monoswezi was formed thanks to a cultural exchange program between Africa…
Artist Profiles: Matuto
Matuto is a blues and Brazilian music collective based in New York City. Guitarist Clay Ross and accordionist Rob Curto formed the band in 2009.…
Artist Profiles: Cha Wa
New Orleans brass band Cha Wa was created in 2014 by bandleader and drummer Joe Gelini. Gelini was attracted by the Mardi Gras Indians tradition.…
A Thrilling Night of Modern Cajun Music
Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys – 30 Years Live (Valcour Records, 2019) Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys celebrated its 30th anniversary with an…
Artist Profiles: Refugees for Refugees
Refugees for Refugees is a Belgium-based ensemble that includes musicians from Syria, Tibet, Pakistan, Iraq, Afghanistan and Belgium who are united by their aspiration to…