Marta Dias – Quantas Tribos (BigBit , 2016) Quantas Tribos is an album by superb Portuguese singer and composer Marta Dias. It’s a beautiful album…
Captivating Music and Poetry of Sao Tome and Principe
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.
Anna Maria Jopek Meets Gonzalo Rubalcaba
Anna Maria Jopek and Gonzalo Rubalcaba – Minione (Universal Music, 2017) Anna Maria Jopek, one of Poland’s leading jazz vocalists, continues her world music…
Jerez Celebrates the 50th Fiesta de La Bulería Flamenco Festival
Jerez de la Frontera, one of the cradles of flamenco, is celebrating the 50th edition of its renowned flamenco festival Fiesta de La Bulería de…
Hamilton de Holanda Quinteto Honors Milton Nascimento
Hamilton de Holanda Quinteto – Casa de Bituca (MPS/Biscoito Fino, 2017) The Hamilton de Holanda Quinteto plays a tribute to the music of one of…
Irresistible Afrobeats Hot Hits
Various Artists – Afrobeats Hot Hits: New Urban Dance Grooves from Africa (Shanachie, 2017) Afrobeats Hot Hits: New Urban Dance Grooves from Africa presents a…
The Wisdom of Eddie Palmieri
Eddie Palmieri – Sabiduría (Ropeadope, 2017) Award-winning pianist and composer Eddie Palmieri, who’s one of the greatest names in Latin jazz, showcases his wide-ranging musical…
Syriana’s Ipiros Remixes for a Great Cause
Syriana – Ipiros Remixes (Realworld Records, 2017) This 5-track digital-only EP features several variations of Ipiros. This song was originally made for Syriana’s Road To…
Fiery Salsa from Tampa
Orchestra Fuego – Salsa Brava (Orchestra Fuego Productions, 2016) Orchestra Fuego is a great classic salsa band from the Tampa Bay area in Florida. The…
Malian Vocalist Oumou Sangaré to be Presented 2017 WOMEX Artist Award
Malian vocalist and advocate Oumou Sangaré is the winner of the WOMEX 2017 Artist Award. The acclaimed singer will perform as part of the Showcase…
Music to Realize Peace
Rahim Alhaj – Letters from Iraq: Oud and String Quintet (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings SFW40577, 2017) Two ancient traditions meet on Letters from Iraq: Oud and…