The Yuyay Jap’ina Tapes is a selection of restored recordings that were originally made in the 1990s and released on cassette. Andean singer-songwriter Luzmila Carpio…
Songs from Potosi
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.
Renewed Folk Music from the Alan Lomax Archives
Jayme Stone – Jayme Stone’s Lomax Project (Borealis, 2015) Canadian banjo player Jayme Stone is known for exploring various global musical traditions. On his latest…
Splendid Mix of Chamber Music and Traditional Sounds
Ensemble Galilei – From Whence We Came (Sono Luminus, 2016) Ensemble Galilei brings together the worlds of classical music and the folk melodies of Scotland,…
Sidestepper Explores the Caribbean
Sidestepper – Supernatural Love (Real World Records, 2016) The Sidestepper project is back with Supernatural Love, an album that brings together Colombian roots music, Caribbean…
Such is life
Malick Diaw – “Ainsí Va la Vie” (Malick Diaw, 2015) Senegalese guitarist and singer-songwriter Malick Diaw has released his debut album after many years involved…
New Fela Kuti 3CD Compilation ‘Highlife – Jazz and Afro-Soul’
Kinitting Factory Records has announced the release of Fela Ransome Kuti and Koola Lobitos’ ‘Highlife – Jazz and Afro-Soul (1963-1969).’ The 3-CD compilation is scheduled…
Fascinating Tibetan Musical Diversity of Dharamsala
Various Artists – Men of Dharamsala (Yarlung Records YAR70902, 2015) Men of Dharamsala is a fascinating project in support of the Tibetan Institute of…
Steep Canyon Rangers to perform at Merlefest 2016
Renowned contemporary bluegrass band Steep Canyon Rangers is set to perform at Merlefest in 2016. MerleFest 2016 is scheduled for April 28 – May 1,…
Zusha’s Intention
Kavana (intention) is the new album by a group from New York called Zusha. The trio’s laid back sound is characterized by wordless vocals with…
Joan Soriano Roots Bachata on Me decidi
íJoan Soriano – Me decidi (iASO Records iASCD13, 2015) Joan Soriano, the master of roots bachata, delivers another superb album that combines tradition with modernity.…