Teho. – Not a Violin Duo (Lusti Music & Arts Oy, 2023) “Not a Violin Duo” is an exquisite album of modern fiddle music rooted…
Not Your Regular Violin Duo
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.
Moldavia: Exploring Peasant Melodies from the Historic Land of Hârlău
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White Sun’s “En Busca” Takes Fans on a Transformative Musical Journey, Honoring Spanish-Speaking Audiences
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Ilda Simonian’s Emotive Versions of Timeless Armenian Melodies
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Ailá, a Band Born from Galician Folk Sessions
Ailá is a folk music band that developed during the vibrant foliadas (Galician celebrations and sessions of folk music) at Casa das Crechas, a popular…
Cocanha, Explorers of Occitan Music
Lila Fraysse and Caroline Dufau form the musical duo Cocanha, where they provide vocals and percussion. They combine their unique voices in harmonious melodies accompanied…
Beatriz Rosário, Fadista from Coimbra
Portuguese vocalist Beatriz Rosário grew up immersed in her grandfather’s music collection, which served as her introduction to the world of fado. Inspired by her…
Florence Adooni, Frafra Gospel and Highlife Talent from Ghana
Florence Adooni is an integral part of the thriving Frafra Gospel scene in Ghana. However, her vocal abilities stand out distinctly. Notably, she hails from…
Jordi Savall Unveils Oriente Lux – A Harmonious Dialog of Souls
Over the course of the past fifteen years, the illustrious Spanish conductor, composer, and virtuoso viol player, Jordi Savall, has embarked on a profound exploration…
Saîdê Goyî’s ‘Jinê’ Fuses Timeless Poetry and Mesmerizing Melodies
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