Sahra Halgan Trio Faransiskiyo Somaliland (Buda Records, 2015) Sahra Halgan Trio is an act from Somaliland, an independent nation (unrecognized internationally) in eastern Africa that…
The Captivating Songstress of Somaliland
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.
Interview with Vocalist and Songwriter Somi
Somi, an eclectic jazz and Afro-Roots singer-songwriter born in Illinois to immigrants from Rwanda and Uganda, is set to perform on January 17, 2016 at…
Italian Cradle of Emotions
Louisa Baileche Terra mia (Mix et Métisse, 2015) French singer-songwriter Louisa Baileche dedicates ‘Terra mia’ to her Italian side of her family. As a child,…
Interview with Johnny Kalsi of The Dhol Foundation
The Dhol Foundation is one of acts selected to perform at the influential globalFEST showcase. Johnny Kalsi, the band’s founder and a former member…
Interview with Te Vaka Founder Opetaia Foa’i
Polynesian fusion band Te Vaka has a new album titled Amataga (Warm Earth Records, 2015). Te Vaka’s founder, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, choreographer and composer Opetaia…
Ardent Flamenco Synergy
Argentina Sinergia (Rosevil, 2014) The 3-disc set Sinergia showcases the talent of a formidable flamenco vocalist that has taken the Spanish flamenco scene by storm.…
Interview with Ukrainian Artist Mariana Sadovska
Ukrainian singer, actress and composer has developed a hybrid music style that combines traditional folk music and avant-garde sounds. She is scheduled to perform…
Interview with Russian Street Folk Band Debauche
New Orleans-based band Debauche is one of the acts scheduled to perform at the 2015 edition of North American world music showcase globalFEST. The…
Celtic Powerhouse from the Isle of Man
Barrule Manannan’s Cloak (Wardfell Records, 2015) Barrule is a Celtic music superband formed by a trio of outstanding musicians from the Isle of Man and…
Piano and Bass Flamenco Sorcery
Dorantes and Renaud Garcia-Fons Paseo a dos (emotive EMO151, 2015) Two masters of European music got together to transform flamenco music into new acoustic music…