Palo! Live (Rolling Pin Music, 2014) Palo! Is a great band from Miami (Florida) that was formed in 2013. Although Miami is full of Cuban…
Hip Shaking Afro-Cuban Funk
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.
Splendid Solo Kora
Mamadou Diabate Griot Classique (2014) Griot Classique, the latest album by kora maestro Mamadou Diabate is an independent production. The Grammy-award winner recorded Griot Classique…
Jewish Devotional Songs for the 21st Century
Pharaoh’s Daughter Dumiyah (Magenta, 2014) Pharaoh’s Daughter album Dumiyah presents a series of devotional Jewish songs with a mix of traditional music and cutting edge…
Splendid Afro-Funk Debut
Konkoma – KonKoma (Soundway SNDW 044CD, 2012) Konkoma is an excellent London-based Afro-funk band inspired by the sounds of 1970s Ghanaian music. The group was…
Paco de Lucía’s Tribute to Cherished Andalusian Song
Paco de Lucía Canción Andaluza Paco de Lucía‘s last album was a tribute to the memorable music he grew up with. Canción Andaluza collects timeless…
China’s Influential Sound of the Xity 2015 Music Showcase Seeks Proposals
China’s international music industry expo called Sound of the Xity (SOTX), and world music expo WOMEX partner event, is seeking proposals for the 2015 edition,…
Splendid Mix of Indian and Middle Eastern Spiced Electronica
Ireesh Lal Ethnotronica (2013) Ethnotronica is the title of the debut EP by Los Angeles-based multi-instrumentalist and programmer Ireesh Lal. As the title indicates the…
Paco de Lucía Receives Top Honor at the 2014 Latin Grammy Awards
Canción Andaluza by guitar master Paco de Lucía has received the Best Album of the Year and Best Flamenco Album accolades at the 2014…
Cuban Singer Reinaldo Creagh Dies at 96
Reinaldo Creagh, one of the great Cuban vocalists from Santiago de Cuba, passed away today, Sunday, November 16th in Santiago de Cuba. The former vocalist…
Irakere Guitarist Carlos Emilio Morales Dies at 78
Carlos Emilio Morales Tabares, the guitar player for legendary Cuban jazz fusion band Irakere passed away on November 12, 2014. Carlos Emilio Morales was born…