One of the finest Haitian roots music bands, Lakou Mizik, is currently in North America on tour. The band is promoting its new album Wa…
Haitian Roots Band Lakou Mizik Begins North American Tour
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.
Songs of Exultation and sorrow through the Flamenco Prism
Josemi Carmona & Javier Colina – De Cerca (Universal Music Spain, 2016) Flamenco meets jazz in this intimate collaboration between flamenco guitarist Josemi Carmona and…
Estonian Trance Folk
Maarja Nuut – Une Meeles (Maarja Nuut, 2016) Une Meeles dwells in the zone between Estonian contemporary folk music, the experimental and ambient-trance music. Fiddler,…
Transglobal World Music Chart for June 2016
Turareg musician Bombino continues to dominate the Transglobal World Music Chart with a repeat number 1 spot in June 2016. 1. Bombino – Azel (Partisan…
Afrobeat Melting Pot
Alma Afrobeat Ensemble – It’s Time (Slow Walk Music, 2015) It’s Time is the new album by Spain-based Afrobeat band Alma Afrobeat Ensemble. The group…
World Circuit Reissues ‘Moussolou’ by Oumou Sangaré
World Circuit Records has released the classic album ‘Moussolou‘ by Malian world music star Oumou Sangaré. Originally released by World Circuit in 1991 the critically…
Contemporary Portuguese Folk Music from the Heart
Celina da Piedade – Em Casa (independent, 2012) One of the great discoveries this year is the talented Portuguese virtuoso accordionist, vocalist and composer Celina…
Roots Reggae Band Raging Fyah Releases ‘Everlasting’
Jamaican roots reggae band Raging Fyah has a new studio album titled Everlasting (Dub Rockers). The five-piece Kingston collective recently toured the United States with…
King Sunny Adé, Orlando Julius and Rich Medina at SummerStage 2016 in New York
African music stars King Sunny Adé and Orlando Julius and The Afro Soundz, together with DJ Rich Medina, are set to perform on Sunday, July…
Reunion of Tropicalia Trailblazers
Caetano Veloso & Gilberto Gil – “Dois Amigos, Um Século de Música: Multishow Live” (Nonesuch, 2016) Singer-songwriters and guitarists Caetano Veloso and Gilberto Gil are…