Bolo Bolo (Bolo Music, 2015) Bolo is the title of the superb debut album by a trio of northern California based multi-instrumentalists named Bolo. The…
Trusting the World Grooves
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.
Multifaceted Tejana Reveals her Hispanic Roots
Patricia Vonne Viva Bandolera (Bandelora Records, 2015) On her new album Viva Bandolera, Austin singer-songwriter, musician, videographer and actress, Patricia Vonne celebrates the Hispanic roots…
Afro-Peruvian Music Crisscrossing the Planet
Novalima Planetario (Wonderwheel Recordings, 2015) Peruvian global electronica masters Novalima have released their best album so far. Planetario was recorded while the band was on…
Easygoing Peruvian Americana
Kanaku y el Tigre Quema Quema Quema (Strut STRUT130 / Tiger’s Milk, 2015) Peruvian band Kanaku y el Tigre is deeply influenced by North American…
David Correa’s New Moon
David Correa New Moon (2015) California guitarist David Correa presents his new solo album titled New Moon. The recording features a collection of easy listening…
Kepa Junkera’s Tribute to Galician Music
Kepa Junkera Galiza (Folk Musica, 2013) Celebrated accordionist Kepa Junkera is one of the best funded artists in the Basque region of Spain. In 2008,…
Seasoned Cypriot Folk Music
Monsieur Doumani Sikoses (Monsieur Doumani, 2015) Greek Cypriot folk innovators Monsieur Doumani are back with another outstanding contemporary recording rooted in the island’s traditions. Sikoses,…
Rahim AlHaj, Michael Alpert, and Drink Small, 2015 National Heritage Fellowship Award Winners
Today, the National Endowment for the Arts announced its 2015 National Heritage Fellowship award winners, the United States’ highest award in the folk and…
Afro-Latin Shamanic Journey Across South America
Iemanjo Medicina (Black Swan Sounds, 2015) Medicina, released this week, takes you to the beats of Caribbean coast of South America, the mountain melodies of…
Ecstatic Musical Traditions from Southern Italy
Newpoli Nun te Vutà (Beartones Records, 2015) Newpoli is one of the few American acts performing music based on Italian tradition. In this case, Newpoli…