Flook – Ancora (Flatfish Records, 2019) Flook, the Celtic flute powerhouse, is back with a fabulous new album. Ancora is Flook’s first studio album since…
The Stylish Celtic Flute Allure of Flook
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.
Elegant and Graceful Piano Tango
Hakon Skogstad – Two Hands To Tango (Avantango Records, 2018) Norwegian musician Hakon Skogstad delivers an exquisite interpretation of tango through the prism of the…
An Excellent Black Atlantic 2019 Festival
The second edition of the Black Atlantic series brought an excellent sampling of African and Afro-rooted music to Durham, North Carolina. The first concert featured…
Glasgow Gets Hometown love from Mary Ann Kennedy
Mary Ann Kennedy – ‘Glaschu’ Home Town Love Song (ARC Music EUCD2833, 2019) Scottish singer and arranger Mary Ann Kennedy (Màiri Anna NicUalraig) celebrates her…
Masterful Harmonies and Acoustic Reggae from The Green
The Green – Black & White (Easy Star Records, 2019) Successful Hawaii-based reggae band The Green has recreated some of its most iconic songs in…
The Timelessly Crafted Cuban Musical Poetry of Eme Alfonso
Eme Alfonso – Voy (independent release, 2018) Voy is the third album by the multifaceted Eme Alfonso. She is one of the most extraordinary young…
The Exquisite Guzheng of Wu Mengmeng
Wu Mengmeng – The Art of the Chinese Guzheng (ARC Music, 2019) The Art of the Chinese Guzheng is a set of solo performances by…
RAM, an Effervescent Laboratory for Traditional Music Investigation
RAM – August 1791 (Willibelle, 2018) RAM, one of the leading Haitian roots music bands celebrates the slave revolt in Haiti on August 1791. The…
Heartfelt and Sorrowful Castilian Bluegrass
Los Hermanos Cubero – Quique dibuja la tristeza (El Segell del Primavera, 2018) Quique dibuja la tristeza (Quique draws sadness) is the winner of this…
Big Statements and African Diaspora Roots Sounds from Leyla McCalla
Leyla McCalla – Capitalist Blues (PIAS, 2019) Capitalist Blues is the third album by former Carolina Chocolate Drops cellist and singer-songwriter, Leyla McCalla. On Capitalist…