Opetaia’s Te Vaka Amataga (Warm Earth Records, 2015) Polynesian band Te Vaka continues to delight with its wonderful mix of propulsive Pan-Pacific rhythms, folk-rock and…
The Extraordinary Beat of Polynesia
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.
Mardis Gras Brasileiro
Nation Beat featuring Cha Wa Carnival Caravan (Nation Beat Music, 2015) Carnival Caravan brings together two hybrid carnival traditions from the Americas, Brazilian maracatú and…
Fresh Bluegrass with an Open Mind
Flatt Lonesome Runaway Train (Mountain Home, 2015) Flatt Lonesome demonstrates that it’s one of the most exciting acts in the current bluegrass scene with its…
Interview with Scottish Nyckelharpa Performer Griselda Sanderson
Scottish musician and composer Griselda Sanderson has released a fascinating new album titled Radial where she brings together various musical traditions using the ancient nyckelharpa.…
Middle Eastern Saxophone Energy
Atlas Maior Keyif (Atlas Maior, 2015) American world fusion band Atlas Maior has released a 3-track EP titled Keyif. The recording features three oud and…
Rebirth of a Flamenco Master
Pepe Luis Carmona Habichuela La vida llega (Nuevos Medios, 2015) Madrid-based record label Nuevos Medios played an essential role in the development of the Young…
Pushing the Boundaries of the Nyckelharpa
Griselda Sanderson Radial (Waulk Records, 2015) Radial is the exquisite new album by Scottish musician, composer and producer Griselda Sanderson. She’s a multi-instrumentalist who plays…
Captivating Songs of the Mediterranean Sea
Officina Zoè “Mamma Sirena” (AnimaMundi, 2015) Italian band Officina Zoè celebrates the Mediterranean Sea and recreates the traditional trance music of Salento in southern Apulia,…
Bear Creek Present Forever
Bear Creek is a well-known Ojibwe (also known as Anishinaabe, or Chippewa) pow-wow group from Sault Ste. Marie in Ontario (Canada). Their album Kaagige –…
Interview with Mexican Tradition Keepers Los Cenzontles
Los Cenzontles, a Mexican-American group dedicated to creating new music as well as preserving Mexican musical traditions, has a new album titled Alma Campirana.…