Dirtwire The Carrier (2014) The West Coast duo Dirtwire has a new EP titled The Carrier. Dirtwire describes its music as “back porch Electro-cana,” a…
Dirtwire‘s Fascinating Marriage of Electronica and Americana
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.
Fareed Ayaz Qawwal to Perform at Small World Music Festival in Toronto
Fareed Ayaz Qawwal is set to perform on Sunday, September 28 at Aga Khan Museum Auditorium, 77 Wynford Dr. in Toronto. Fareed Ayaz, Abu Muhammad…
Stellar Percussive Work and Beautifully Crafted Brazilian Songs
Sammy Figueroa and Glaucia Nasser Talisman (Savant Records, 2014) Two outstanding artists, Hispanic American Latin jazz percussionist Sammy Figueroa and Brazilian vocalist Glaucia Nasser, present…
Glitterbeat Records Wins WOMEX 2014 Label Award
World Music Expo (WOMEX) disclosed today that German world music label Glitterbeat Records is the winner of the 2014 WOMEX 2014 Label Award. Over the…
Mario Lúcio Sousa Wins WOMEX 2014 Professional Excellence Award
World Music Expo (WOMEX) revealed today that multifaceted Cape Verdean artist Mario Lúcio Sousa is the winner of the 2014 WOMEX 2014 Professional Excellence…
Fado Icon Mariza Wins WOMEX 2014 Artist Award
World Music Expo (WOMEX) announced today that Portuguese fado vocalist Mariza is the winner of the WOMEX 2014 Artist Award. Since her first album…
Bebel Gilberto Sings About Each Little Moment
Bebel Gilberto Tudo (Portrait/Sony Music Masterworks, 2014) Tudo is the first album by Brazilian singer-songwriter Bebel Gilberto in five years. Even though she started her…
Piciciwin, Cree Round Dances
Piciciwin (Canyon Records CR-6514, 2014) is the latest collection of vibrant round dance songs by the well respected Cree Confederation. This group features singers and…
Bettina Flater, Exceptionally Talented Nordic Flamenco Artist
Bettina Flater Women en Mi II – La Gota y la Mar (WeM records, 2014) Bettina Flater is a remarkable Norwegian flamenco guitarist and singer-songwriter…
Peret, Father of Catalan Rumba Dies at 79
Spain’s General Society of Authors and Editors (SGAE), announced today that Pedro Pubill Calaf, better known as Peret, died today at the age of…