Nigerien band Tal National is set to perform on Friday, March 27, 2015 at the Arab American National Museum (AANM)’s Global Fridays 2015 series. Tal…
Tal National to Perform at Global Fridays 2015
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.
Eliane Elias’ Brazilian DNA
Eliane Elias Made in Brazil (Concord Jazz, 2015) Brazilian pianist, vocalist and composer Eliane Elias returns with a truly exquisite album titled Made in Brazil.…
Impressive Jota Jazz Debut
Marta Casas Soniando (Nuevos Medios, 2015) This is the second album we’ve received recently where jazz and jota come together. Marta Casas Mairal celebrates the…
Far-reaching 1970s Algerian Folk and Pop
Various Artists 1970s Algerian Folk & Pop (Sublime Frequencies, SF088CD, 2014) This compilation includes recordings from early 1970s Algeria. Although the title says folk and…
A Celebration of Global Dance Grooves
Nickodemus Wonderworld: 10 Years of Painting Outside the Lines (Wonderwheel Records, 2015) Admired DJ, producer and musician Nickodemus celebrates 10 years as a developer of…
Memorable Jota Jazz Recreations
Carmen Paris Ejazz con Jota (Fol, 2014) The jota is ancient Spanish folk dance and passionate song style from the Aragon region in northern Spain.…
Funk, Zulu Rock and Afro-Disco in South Africa
Various Artists Next Stop… Soweto Vol. 4 (Strut Records 121CD, 2015) The Next Stop… Soweto series continues with a fourth volume of music from South.…
Celebrated Folk-Rock Band Fairport Convention to Release Myths and Heroes
Myths and Heroes is the title of the upcoming album from Great Britain’s best-known folk-rock act, Fairport Convention. The album includes thirteen new songs and…
Benyoro’s Dazzling Kora and Electric Guitar Interplay
Benyoro Benyoro (Benyoro Music, 2014) Benyoro is a superb Afro-roots band based in New York City. The multinational band features extremely talented musicians from Mali…
WOMEX Seeking Film Submissions
World music expo WOMEX is seeking submissions from all music filmmakers for the 2015 WOMEX Film Screenings. WOMEX 2015 will take place in Budapest, Hungary…