Photo courtesy of MCA Records Jimmy Martin known as “The King of Bluegrass” and “Mr. Good ‘N Country,” was born in Sneedville, Tennessee. His lifelong…
Artist Profiles: Jimmy Martin
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.
Exquisite Trebisonda
Aksak Project – Trebisonda (Aemme Records, 2017) Aksak Project is an Italian ensemble that has absorbed multiple musical influences. The group features several multi-instrumentalists who…
Azerbaijani Skweee
Ya Tosiba – Love Party (Asphalt Tango Records, 2017) Modern electronica, Central Asian melodies and Azerbaijani poetry come together in Love Party by Ya Tosiba.…
Re-energized Brownout
Brownout – Over The Covers (2017) Brownout, the Tejano kings of funk rock have a new EP released this month titled Over The Covers. The…
Artist Profiles: Germán López
Germán López is an acclaimed timple player from the island of Gran Canaria, part of the Canary Islands (Spain). He’s a conservatory-trained musician who studied…
Artist Profiles: Jimmy Johnson
Guitar player and vocalist Jimmy Johnson has carved out a distinctive niche in the Chicago blues scene. James Earl Thompson was born November 25, 1928…
Artist Profiles: Jimmy Breaux
Artist Profiles: Jimmy Breaux Louisiana musician Jimmy Breaux was the longtime accordionist in celebrated Cajun band BeauSoleil. He is in the fourth generation of his…
The White Medinas
Carmen París y Nabyla Maan – Dos Medinas Blancas (Fol, 2017) Dos Medinas Blancas is an album that features two outstanding vocalists, Carmen París (Spain)…
Artist Profiles: Jerry Douglas
In addition to being widely acknowledged as the United States’ finest dobro players Jerry Douglas is a freewheeling recording artist whose output draws upon a…
Artist Profiles: Jimmy Bosch
Jimmy Bosch is one of New York’s most reputable trombonists. He plays a music style that he calls Salsa Dura (Hard Salsa) a fiery and…