The album Né So by Malian singer-songwriter Rokia Traore repeats as number one album of the Transglobal World Music Chart in April 2016. April 2016…
Transglobal World Music Chart for April 2016
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.
Timeless Cross-cultural Qawwals
Shye Ben Tzur, Jonny Greenwood and the Rajasthan Express – Junun (Nonesuch, 2015) Junun is a spectacular two-disc album that brings together Indian musical traditions,…
Wholehearted Songs of Solidarity
Ferhat Tunc – “Kobani” (KKV, 2016) Kurdish-Turkish singer-songwriter Ferhat Tunç dedicates his new album to Kobani, the northern Syrian city that was devastated by ISIS…
French Band Lo’Jo Announces 2016 North American Tour
French world music band Lo’Jo will be touring the United Sttes and Canada in April. The group will be promoting its most recording recording titled…
Twangy Feel-Good Hooks
Finnish trio Southpaw Steel’n’Twang delivers another superb set of musical pieces inspired by American roots music. The signature sound of the band is based on…
Vusi Mahlasela and Habib Koité to Perform at Stewart Theater in Raleigh
African world music stars Vusi Mahlasela (South Africa) and Habib Koité (Mali) are set to perform on Saturday, April 16 at Stewart Theater, NC State…
The 3rd Annual Havana World Music Festival Begins Today
The 2016 Annual Havana World Music Festival, produced by the National Center of Popular Music and the Cuban Institute of Music kicks-off today, March 26…
Adana Wins Octaves de la Musique 2016 Award
Armenian-Turkish-Belgian ensemble Adana is the winner of Octaves de la Musique 2016 award in the world music category. The band aims to reconcile Armenian and…
Dynamic Mix of Rock and Reggae
Mighty Mystic’s crossover style brings together roots reggae with rock and music. It’s representative of American reggae bands that mix reggae with pop, rock, hip…
Heavy Mardi Gras Indian Funk Sound with Modern Recording
Cha Wa – Funk ‘n’ Feathers (Upt Music, 2016) Superb New Orleans multi-ethnic band Cha Wa brings together the vibrant Mardi Gras Indian tradition and…