Jivan Gasparyan Duduk Ensemble – Yeraz (Buda Musique, 2017) On Yeraz, Jivan Gasparyan presents a new, remarkable perspective of the ancient Armenian duduk. The album…
Duduk Quartet Depicts the Armenian Spirit
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.
Artist Profiles: Razón de Son
Razón de Son is a creative research project that investigates the intercultural origin of early flamenco music. The research uses a double method of investigation:…
Artist Profiles: Ray Heredia
Ray Heredia was one of the most charismatic of the “young flamencos”. He combined Flamenco and Gypsy rumba with Caribbean salsa and jazz. He died…
Artist Profiles: Raul Jaurena
Born in Montevideo, Uruguay master bandoneon player Raul Jaurena studied with his father at an early age. By age 8 he was playing in a…
Artist Profiles: Rasha
Rasha was born in 1971 in the Sudanese capital Khartoum, or to be more exact in Ondurman – that suburban part of the vast metropolis…
Finely Crafted A Je
Monoswezi – A Je (Riverboat Records TUG1103, 2017) Transnational band Monoswezi, led by Hallvard Godal has released another fine example of African and world fusion.…
Magnificent Cantata of Peace
Steven Chesne – Sapient: A Cantata of Peace (Brahmasong Records, 2017) American musician and composer presents a beautiful and masterfully-crafted project titled Sapient. He spent…
Astrid Kuljanic’s Croatian Jazz
Astrid Kuljanic – Transatlantic Exploration Company – Riva (One Trick Dog Records, 2017) On Riva, Croatian vocalist and composer Astrid Kuljanic combines jazz with…
Rap and Balkan Brass
Mr. Lif and Brass Menazeri – Resilient (Waximile Productions, 2017) Resilient brings together hip hop artist Mr. Lif and San Francisco Bay area brass band…
Artist Profiles: Ramón Montoya
Ramón Montoya Salazar is considered a genius by most Flamenco guitarists. He was born November 2, 1879. Some biographies mention he was born near Toledo…