The güiro, a percussion instrument hailing from Puerto Rico and Cuba, features a hollow gourd with open ends and notches cut along one side. Typically…
Güiro, the Essential Salsa Scraper
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.
The Cuatro, a Prominent Element of the Rich Folk Music Heritage of Puerto Rico
The Puerto Rican Cuatro is a small, five-stringed musical instrument that is a staple of traditional Puerto Rican folk music. It is an integral part…
The Bensons’ musical talent is showcased in their upcoming album, “Pick Your Poison”
Wayne and Kristin Scott Benson are expanding their musical careers by releasing their first joint album, “Pick Your Poison,” under their own name, Benson. The…
Mwezi Waq: Deaf and Dumb Blues from Comoros
Mwezi Waq – Deaf and Dumb Blues (Buda Musique, 2022) Mwezi Waq’s album “Deaf and Dumb Blues” (Buda Musique, 2022) features a six-member band playing…
Chamamé, the Folk Music of Northeastern Region of Argentina
Chamamé was crafted by the inhabitants of the Northeastern region of Argentina, an expanse enriched with forests, rivers, cascades, and red soil. The genre was…
Shakti, Pioneers of Indian Fusion
Shakti, a fusion ensemble, materialized during the mid-1970s from the profound creative and spiritual rapport between guitarist John McLaughlin and Indian tabla musician Zakir Hussain.…
Artist profiles: Jake Blount
Jake Blount was born August 8, 1995, in Washington, DC, USA. He is a talented musician and speaker who is passionate about highlighting the African…
Artist Profiles: Syrian Kurdish band Danûk
In the midst of a chaotic period in Istanbul, Danûk emerged in 2015. The group, consisting of graduates from Syria’s finest music and fine arts…
Artist Profiles: Fiddle Master John McCusker
John McCusker, a multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer, was born on May 15, 1973, in Bellshill, Scotland. He grew up in the vicinity of Glasgow and…
Artist Profiles: Ensemble Sangineto, Crafters of Ancient Harmonies and Modern Sounds
Ensemble Sangineto is a diverse musical group that artfully combines ancient harmonies with modern rhythms. The members’ extensive musical backgrounds converge to create fresh arrangements…