Fungistanbul – Phenology (Hits on Air Music, 2016) Turkish ensemble Fungistanbul celebrates nature on its debut album titled Phenology. Fungistanbul’s project goes beyond music, incorporating…
Beautifully-Crafted Phenology
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.
globalFEST Announces 2017 Lineup
World music festival globalFEST announced the lineup of showcase artists scheduled to perform on January 8, 2017 at Webster Hall in New York City. The…
Dom La Nena’s Favorite Songs
Dom La Nena’s Cantando EP (Six Degrees Records, 2016) Brazilian singer-songwriter, cellist and world traveler Dom La Nena has released Cantando, an EP that includes…
Bickram Ghosh’s Drums of India to Perform at The Schimmel Center in New York City
Indian percussion virtuoso Bickram Ghosh and his Drums of India are set to perform on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at The Schimmel Center in New…
Flamenco Maestro Tomatito to Perform in Los Angeles
Tomatito, one of the finest Flamenco guitarists, is set to perform with his sextet on Friday, October 21, 2016at Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles.…
Mariza’s Larger World
Mariza – Mundo (Warner Music Portugal/Nonesuch, 2016) Released earlier in the year in Europe, Mariza’s new album Mundo is now available in North America. The…
La Lucha
Eljuri – La Lucha (Manovill Records, 2016) La Lucha (the fight) is the new album by Ecuadorian-American guitarist and songwriter Eljuri. Even though she’s described…
Fado Star Mariza to Perform at The Town Hall in New York City
Acclaimed Portuguese vocalist Mariza is set to perform Saturday, October 15, 2016 at The Town Hall in New York City. The fado singer will…
Sahba Motallebi and T.J. Troy at Music Vault Academy in Laguna Hills
Iranian tar and setar maestra Sahba Motallebi and percusionist T.J. Troy are set to perform on Saturday, October 15 at The Music Vault Academy in…
Lautari’s Avant-Garde Folk Music
Lautari – Vol. 67 Live 2014 (Wodzirej, 2015) Polish chamber ensemble Lautari recreates folk music traditions using contemporary music techniques. The album title Vol.67 refers…