Arslan Shavgurov – Khalmg Dombr: Kalmyk Instrumental Music (Antonovka Records, 2022) Arslan Shavgurov, a People’s Artist of the Republic of Kalmykia, takes us on a…
Arslan Shavgurov: A Musical Journey through Kalmykia’s Cultural Heritage
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.
Symbio: A Swedish Folk & World Music Sensation
Symbio stands tall among the vanguard of emerging talents in the vibrant Swedish folk and world music scene. With an electrifying stage presence, captivating original…
Hiiu Kannel Innovators Puuluup
Estonian act Puuluup consists of two musicians: Ramo Teder (a solo artist in Pastacas) and Marko Veisson (who is also an anthropologist and lecturer). The…
Karim Baggili Presents ‘Ocho Manos – Tome 1’: A Fusion of Rhythms and Cultures
Karim Baggili – Ocho Manos – Tome 1. (Take The Bus, 2023) Karim Baggili is a name that has been familiar to world music enthusiasts…
Vocalist Sarah Aroeste and Chef Susan Barocas Delve Into the relationship between music and food in Sephardic culture
Sarah Aroeste – Savor (2023) The intersection of music and cuisine lies at the heart of Sephardic culture and tradition. These two distinct sensory experiences…
Cape Verdean Vocalist, Elida Almeida
Elida Almeida, a talented singer from Cape Verde, was born in 1993. She hails from Pedra Badejo, a town located in the eastern part of…
‘Vida,’ the New Album by Omara Portuondo, the Glamorous Cuban Lady of Filin
Omara Portuondo – Vida (One World Records, 2023) Omara Portuondo, the Cuban grand lady of ‘filin,’ has released her superb latest album, “Vida” in 2023.…
Oghlan Bakhshi: A Maestro of Turkmen Traditional Music
Mohammad Geldi Geldi Nejad, hailing from the Turkmen region of Iran, embodies the remarkable talent and passion that has propelled him to the forefront of…
Gyjak Master Abdolghaffar Geldinejad
Abdolghaffar Geldinejad, an accomplished maestro of the gyjak (spike fiddle), was born in 1957 in Gonbad-e Kavous, a city situated in the Turkmen Sahra region…
“Balkan Vocal Tradition Meets Jazz Innovation on ‘Medna Roso’ – PJEV, Kit Downes, and Hayden Chisholm Redefine Musical Boundaries”
PJEV/ Kit Downes/ Hayden Chisholm – Medna Roso (Redhook Records, 2023) “Medna Roso” by PJEV, Kit Downes, and Hayden Chisholm, released under Red Hook Records,…