The legendary Siroco club in Madrid will present a reggae music special on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at 21:00 (9:00 p.m.). The lineup includes Blueskank…
The Best of Spanish Reggae at Siroco in Madrid
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.
Hip Shaking Tanzanian Rumba
Zanzibara 9 – Mbaraka Mwinsheshe & Orchestra Super Volcano – Masika, A Fresh Breeze from Tanzania – 1972-74 (Buda Musique, 2015) This population showcases one…
The Passionate Boleros of Puerto Rico
Miramar – Dedication to Sylvia Rexach (Barbes Records, 2016) This album celebrates the legacy of Puerto Rican artist Sylvia Rexach, one of the essential composers…
Nana Simopoulos’ Pathway to World Jazz
Nana Simopoulos – Skins (Na Records NR-9206-2, 2016) Nana Simopoulos is a talented American multi-instrumentalist and composer who bridges the borders between world music and…
Reggae Musician Alborosie Releases Freedom and Fyah
Sicilian-born reggae vocalist, producer and multi-instrumentalist Alborosie has a new album titled Freedom and Fyah. Alborosie has spent over a decade living in Jamaica. He…
Labyrinth Musical Workshop in Crete Announces Summer Seminar Program 2016
Labyrinth Musical Workshop, one of the most respected series of seminars and master classes in Europe, has announced its Summer Seminar Program 2016. The workshops…
Accordionist Kepa Junkera Announces New Album, Maletak
Diatonic accordion virtuoso and composer Kepa Junkera has announced the release of his new album titled Maletak. The album will be available June 3rd. Kepa…
Klezmer Americana
Yom – Songs for the Old Man (Buda Musique, 2016) French Klezmer clarinetist and composer Yom dedicates Songs for the Old Man to his father.…
The Nile Project to Present Top East African Musicians in London
Top musicians from 6 Nile River countries (Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Burundi and Tanzania) will present a dynamic collaboration on Sunday, June 19th, 2016 at…
La salsa tiene mi son by Elito Revé y su Charangón Wins the Cubadisco 2016 Grand Prize
La salsa tiene mi son by Elito Revé y su Charangón won the Popular Dancing Music at Cubadisco 2016. Other winners include Vamos pa’l monte…