World Music Central’s music critics and special guest revealed today their lists of best world music albums of 2014. Although a handful of albums were…
Best World Music Albums of 2014
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.
Cross-pollinated Cantabrian Folk Music
Cahórnega 2 (Mandeo Records, 2014) Cahórnega is one or the leading folk music bands from Cantabria, a region in northern Spain, bordering the Cantabrian Sea…
Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad
Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad Steady (Easy Star Records, 2014) Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, from Rochester (New York) is one of the rising stars…
Sabar Rhythms on a Sonic Ride
Fofoulah Fofoulah (Glitterbeat GB 017CD, 2014) One of the most exciting world music acts in the UK is a quintet named Fofoulah (“it’s there” in…
An Ensemble of Superb Musicians from Brazil and Morocco
Benjamim Taubkin Al Qantara – The Bridge (Adventure Music, 2013) Al Qantara is the result of an encounter between Brazilian jazz musicians and several musicians…
Rocío Marquez, a Prodigious New Flamenco Voice
Rocío Marquez – Claridad (Universal Music Spain, 2014) Singer-songwriter Rocío Márquez is one of the rising stars in the world of flamenco. She is…
La Leyenda del Tiempo, a Flamenco Milestone
Camarón – La Leyenda del Tiempo (Polygram, 1979 / reissue Universal Music Spain, 2013) If you’ve had contact with flamenco artists, the name Camaron…
The Recording Academy Announces Best World Music Album Nominations for the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards
Best World Music Album nominations for the 57th Annual Grammy Awards were announced last night by The Recording Academy. List of World Music and Roots…
Manika Kaur’s Sense of Peace
Manika Kaur I Bow To You Waheguru (United Sound, 2015) I Bow to You Waheguru is an album of devotional kirtan (Indian praise music) songs…
Delightful Guitar Moods and Visions
Strunz & Farah Moods and Visions (Selva, 2014) Strunz & Farah is one of the most successful guitar duos I the past decades. Jorge Strunz…