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…
Taraf de Haïdouks’ Bewitching Virtuosity
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.
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
Dirty Bourbon River Show Important Things Humans Should Know (Dirty Bourbon River Show , 2015) Important Things Humans Should Know showcases the hybrid jambalaya cooked…
Panamerican Tiempo Libre
Tiempo Libre Panamericano (Universal Music Classics, 2015) Cuban American band Tiempo Libre dedicates its new album, Panamericano, to the melting pot of Miami, which is…
Trusting the World Grooves
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…
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
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