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…
Pushing the Boundaries of the Nyckelharpa
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.
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.…
Global Sounds Stemming from the Sacred Forest
Holy Forest Holy Forest (2015) The Holy Forest album is a multidimensional musical project envisioned by musician, producer and documentary filmmaker Jon Fine. He brought…
Stimulating Yoruban Mix
Kuku Ballads and Blasphemy (Buda Musique, 2015) Nigerian musician Kuku questions religious dogma on Ballads and Blasphemy. Even though he was born in the United…
Pop Hits Through a Brazilian Filter
Badi Assad Hatched (IDC San Francisco, 2015) Guitarist and vocalist Badi Assad reconfigures pop hits on her album Hatched, transforming well-known songs into Brazilian-infused pieces.…
The Vital Quintessence of Cape Verdean Music
Lura Herança (Lusafrica 762352, 2015) Afro-Portuguese singer-songwriter Lura (Maria de Lurdes Assunção Pina) celebrates her Cape Verdean roots and global music on her new album…
Negotiating Difference in French Louisiana Music
Sara Le Menestrel Negotiating Difference in French Louisiana Music, Categories, Stereotypes, and Identifications (University Press of Mississippi, 2015) Those of us who work in the…
The Dolomites’ Japanese Balkanalia
The Dolomites Japan Years, Volumes 1, 2 and 3 (Dolomites Music, 2015) The Dolomites has released three volumes of recordings that took place in Japan…