Ensemble Al-Kindi & Sheikh Hamed Daoud – Sufi Trance of the Whirling Dervishes of Damascus (Buda Musique, 2023) Ensemble Al-Kindi and vocalist Ensemble Al-Kindi treat…
Al-Kindi Ensemble: Preserving the Richness of Sufi Trance Music
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.
Congolese Fusionists and Recyclers Kin’Gongolo Kiniata
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Elida Almeida Shares her new music video “Kaminhu Lonji”
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Harold López-Nussa: Bridging Musical Traditions Through His Piano
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Arslan Shavgurov: A Musical Journey through Kalmykia’s Cultural Heritage
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Symbio: A Swedish Folk & World Music Sensation
Symbio stands tall among the vanguard of emerging talents in the vibrant Swedish folk and world music scene. With an electrifying stage presence, captivating original…
Hiiu Kannel Innovators Puuluup
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Karim Baggili Presents ‘Ocho Manos – Tome 1’: A Fusion of Rhythms and Cultures
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Vocalist Sarah Aroeste and Chef Susan Barocas Delve Into the relationship between music and food in Sephardic culture
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