Nickel Creek was one of the hottest acts on the acoustic circuit in the early 2000s. They toured with Lyle Lovett, backed Dolly Parton and…
Artist Profiles: Nickel Creek
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.
Vodoun Gods on the Slave Coast
Vodoun Gods on the Slave Coast (Sublime Frequencies SF089, 2014) is a documentary film by Hisham Mayet. The movie was shot in January 2011 during…
Artist Profiles: Newpoli
Newpoli is a group of skilled musicians who specialize in southern Italian folk music, primarily from the regions of Campania and Puglia. Their music crosses…
Sarod Titans Meet the Western Violin
Amjad Ali Khan, Amaan Ali Bangash, Ayaan Ali Bangash and Elmira Darvarova – Peace Worshipers (Affetto Records AF1706, 2017) Two of the world’s great…
The Serene Gift of the Flute
Tony Duncan – Purify (Canyon Records CR-7209, 2017) Purify is the new album by American Indian musician Tony Duncan. He plays peaceful, meditative music on…
Artist Profiles: Pepe Habichuela
José Antonio Carmona Carmona, better known as Pepe Habichuela, was born in Granada (Spain) in 1944. The guitar was always n present in the Habichuela…
Artist Profiles: Trad.Attack!
Trad.Attack! members, Sandra Vabarna, Jalmar Vabarna and Tõnu Tubli have been good friends for a long time, and have been involved in the Estonian music…
Journey to Korean Music Celebrates 10th Year in 2017
“Journey to Korean Music,” a platform that presents the music and culture of Korea to world music professionals from around the globe will be celebrating…
Artist Profiles: Neva Ozgen
Kemenche player Neva Ozgen made history with the first solo instrumental recording by a female artist in the Turkish classical music world. On her debut…
Chandrika Tandon’s Inspiring Journey
Chandrika Tandon – Shivoham – The Quest (Soul Chants Music, 2017) Shivoham – The Quest is an impressive production by vocalist, composer and businesswoman Chandrika…