Bob Delyn a’r Ebillion – Dal i ‘Redig Dipyn Bach (Sain SCD2773, 2017) Dal i ‘Redig Dipyn Bach is the fifth album by Bob Delyn…
Dylanesque Welsh Folk
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.
Soothing Journey
Shambhu – Soothe (Acoustic Shine, 2017) As the title indicates, this is a very relaxing album, targeting the new age music market. Soothe mixes melodic…
Joropo, the National Song and Dance of Venezuela
Joropo is considered the national song and dance of Venezuela. Joropo is rooted in the Spanish music of the 17th and 18th centuries, such as…
The Samba de Roda
The samba de roda is a traditional Afro-Brazilian dance from the state of Bahia (Brazil). It has been associated with capoeira for many years. The…
The Angklung
Angklung is an Indonesian musical instrument consisting of two to four bamboo tubes suspended in a bamboo frame, bound with rattan cords. The tubes are…
Artist Profiles: Andrew Tosh
Andrew Tosh, the tall, slender third son and virtual carbon copy of reggae legend Peter Tosh has been predicted to carry on the family’s musical…
Apache Music
The current Apache (Nde or the people) nations include San Carlos Nation, Yavapai Nde Nation, Mescalero Nation, White Mountain Apache Tribe, Chiricahua Fort Sill, Chiricahua…
Artist Profiles: Kadrievi Orkestar
Macedonian band Orchestar B. Kadrievi has been around for over five generations. The orchestra took part in many Festivals in Macedonia. Orchestar B. Kadrievi also…
The Cuban Danzón
Danzón is a ballroom dance played by the Cuban charangas. It is a descendant of the popular the Spanish danza of the 1800s and the…
Intimate Cara Dillon
Cara Dillon – Wanderer (Charcoal Records, 2017) Wanderer is the 7th album by Cara Dillon, one of the great voices in Irish folk music. The…