Ossi Maristo – Arc (Eclipse Music, 2021) Finnish guitarist Ossi Maristo released a superb solo album in 2021 titled Arc. The album draws clear inspiration…
Jazz Fusion Guitarist Ossi Maristo Impresses with Solo Debut, Arc
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.
Foundling’s Artemisia Brings Harp-Led Fantasy Ambient
Foundling – Artemisia (Shadow World SW021, 2026) Artemisia is the new album from Foundling, the project of Canadian-born, Berlin-based vocalist, bassist, and harpist Erin Lang.…
Italian Accordionist Alessandro D’Alessandro
Alessandro D’Alessandro was born in Coreno Ausonio, a small town in southern Lazio. He grew up playing the organetto, a traditional Italian diatonic button accordion.…
Throat-Singing Duo Oduchu Brings Healing Tuvan Sounds To the World
Oduchu – Nostalgia 图瓦乡愁 (Stallion Era, 2025) Oduchu, a Tuvan duo whose name means “healer,” its third album Nostalgia, the group’s official entry into the…
Bullerengue: History, Instruments, and Variations of an Afro-Colombian Tradition
Bullerengue is a traditional Afro-Colombian musical genre and dance from Colombia’s Caribbean coast. It is notable for its powerful matriarchal legacy. The genre stands out…
Juan Diego Mateos: Eclectic Flamenco Guitarist From Jerez
Juan Diego Mateos Reina (Jerez de la Frontera, 1969) is a Spanish flamenco guitarist. He began studying guitar at the age of thirteen with José…
EH3 Returns With New Jazz-Rock Set, Close To Nothing
EH3 / Erland Helbø Trio – Close To Nothing (Losen Records, 2025) Close To Nothing is the second release from EH3 / Erland Helbø Trio,…
The Rise Of Flamenco Guitarist Antonio González
(headline image: Antonio González – photo by Celia Carmona) Antonio González Reyes was born on 24 May 1999 in Chipiona, a coastal town in the…
The Remarkable Journey Of Flamenco Guitarist Chico Gallardo
Francisco “Chico” Gallardo was born on April 16, 1982, in Almonte (Huelva), Spain. He began playing guitar at the age of eight, showing early musical…
Rumba Legend Syran Mbenza Returns With Rumba Africa After 16-Year Pause
Syran Mbenza – Rumba Africa (Hysa Productions HYSADIG1133, 2025) Congolese guitarist Syran Mbenza celebrated his 75th year in 2025 with the release of Rumba Africa,…