Diego Amador & José María Bandera – Paqueando (Toque Records, 2024) The artists behind Paqueando are two of flamenco’s finest musicians, Diego Amador and José…
Paqueando: A Sensational Modern Flamenco Tribute to Paco de Lucía
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.
Amanda Cook: From Humble Roots to Bluegrass Star
(Amanda Cook – Photo by CDC Artistry/Christina Stevens) Amanda Cook, originally from Jay, Florida, has emerged as a significant bluegrass artist based in the mountains…
The Kora: West Africa’s Cherished 21-Stringed Harp-Lute
(headline image: Toumani and Sidiki Diabate – Photo by Youri Lenquette) The kora, a 21-stringed instrument, holds a significant place in West African musical traditions,…
Brime de Urz: A New Take on Castilian Folk Music
BrÏme de Ürz – BrÏme de Ürz – BrÏme de Ürz (2024) Brime de Urz, a small village in Zamora with just over a hundred…
A Legendary Return: The Oriental Brothers and Their Effect on Afro-Colombian Music
Oriental Brothers International Band – Onye Rie Ibe Ya Erie (Palenque Records, 2024) Palenque Records is celebrating 50 Years of Igbo Highlife icons, Oriental Brothers…
Tulegur: The Fusion of Mongolian Tradition and Modern Rock
Tulegur – Walk Away (Sea of Wood Records, 2024) Tulegur (图利古尔) is a Chinese rock band that fuses Mongolian folk traditions with contemporary music elements.…
Banning Eyre’s Bare Songs Vol. 1: An Exploration of Global Guitars
Banning Eyre – Bare Songs Vol. 1 (Lion Songs Records, 2024) On November 15, 2024, renowned guitarist and Afropop Worldwide Senior Producer Banning Eyre is…
Vigüela celebrates Ancestral Sounds of Spain Through Modern Lens
Vigüela – We (Mapamundi Música, 2024) Toledo-based folk ensemble Vigüela has released at masterful work titled We. The new recording topped various world music charts…
Didon Delivers a Healing Message Through Enchanting Arabic Music and Electronica
Didon – Malak (Electrofone, 2024) The Didon duo is back with Malak (Angel), another fantastic album that elegantly brings together Arabic and North African rhythms…
Volume Five: Chart-Topping Bluegrass Band
Formed in 2008, Volume Five is a bluegrass ensemble led by Mississippi fiddler and lead vocalist Glen Harrell. He is joined by guitarist Jacob Burleson,…