Emerging African band Tal National (Niger) is set to perform at Café Oto, Dalston (London) on Thursday, July 23rd, 2015, in support of its…
Nigerien Band Tal National to Perform First UK Live Show at Café Oto in London
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.
Vintage Reggae and Pop Sensibility
Dubbest Light Flashes (Dubbest DBBST003, 2015) Light Flashes is the third album by Boston-based band Dubbest. The group plays a mix of ear friendly reggae-pop…
Mestizo Music and Bicycle Advocacy
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Striking cross-pollination of francophone Maritime Canada
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Irresistible Cajun Border Crossings
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Lourdes Pastor Releases “Telón Telonero” Music Video
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Taraf de Haïdouks’ Bewitching Virtuosity
Taraf de Haïdouks “Of Lovers, Gamblers and Parachute Skirts” (Crammed Discs, 2015) With their new album “Of Lovers, Gamblers and Parachute Skirts”, the finest Gypsy…
Irresistible Beats from Colombia’s Pacific Coast
Herencia de Timbiquí Herencia de Timbiquí (2015) Herencia de Timbiquí celebrates the Afro-rooted traditions of the Pacific coast of Colombia, specifically the Timbiqui region in…
Entertaining Entryway to Jazz
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Panamerican Tiempo Libre
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