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,…
Seasoned Cypriot Folk Music
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.
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…
Reggae Gold 2015 to Be Released July 17, 2015
The annual Reggae Gold series returns with a new compilation of Pop, Reggae, Dancehall, Roots and Lover’s Rock hits. Reggae Gold 2015 is scheduled…
Party Time with the Cumbia Chilombiana
Chico Trujillo Reina de Todas las Fiestas (CHV Música/Barbès Records, 2015) The original cumbia was developed in Colombia, when African and Spanish influences mixed to…
Renovated Folk Memories from Northern Argentina
Juan Iñaki De siesta y monte (2015) One of the artists that made a strong impression at the recent EXIB 2015 Latin American showcase in…
The Magic of Voice and Strings
Gino Sitson Voistrings (Buda Musique, released April 14, 2015) If you love the music of Bobby McFerrin and you don’t know about Gino Sitson, you…
One Love Festival 2015 Artist Lineup and New Location
Dub and Reggae event One Love Festival 2015 is set to take place in a new location at Popham Airport in Coxford Down, Winchester Hampshire…
Adham Shaikh Presents Updated Global Electronica Originals and New Pieces
Adham Shaikh Basswalla (Black Swan Sounds, 2015) Basswalla was originally envisioned as a compilation of some of the best music by Canadian electronic music and…