Orlando Julius Jaiyede Afro (2014) Jaiyede Afro brings together the vibrant saxophone of celebrated Nigerian musician Orlando Julius and edgy British psychedelic jazz band The…
Orlando Julius and The Heliocentrics, an Explosive Mix
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.
Ferociously Powerful Son Palenque
Son Palenque Afro-Colombian Sound Modernizers (Vampisoul, 2014) The compilation Afro-Colombian Sound Modernizers showcases some of the best material recorded by seminal Colombian band Son Palenque.…
Alejandra Ribera’s Beautifully Crafted Songs
Alejandra Ribera La Boca (Pheremone Recordings, 2014) Canadian singer-songwriter and global traveler Alejandra Ribera sings and writes primarily in English and Spanish. Alejandra spent time…
Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club Travels to Europe for Farewell Tour
After 16 years electrifying audiences around the world, the Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club is set to bid ‘Adios’ with a farewell world tour.…
Toninho Horta & Orquestra Fantasma to Perform at MIMO Festival 2014 in Ouro Preto
Internationally renowned guitar virtuoso Toninho Horta and his Orquestra Fantasma are set to perform on August 29, 2014 at MIMO Festival 2014 in Ouro Preto…
World Music Festival LIFEM 2014 to Focus on Africa and South America
London’s annual world music festival LIFEM will take place October 29 – November 1, 2014 in London. This year, LIFEM focuses on Africa and South…
Iconic Tejano Songs Get Makeover
Leticia Rodriguez Sagüita Al Bate (independent release, 2014) Leticia Rodriguez covers a lot of musical ground as a singer, musician, bandleader, dancer and choreographer. That’s…
Vocal ensemble Ladysmith Black Mambazo to Perform at Carnegie Hall
World-renowned vocal ensemble Ladysmith Black Mambazo showcases the vibrant styles and influences of South African music in a performance in Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage…
Siriá, the Hybrid Mix of Afro-Brazilian, indigenous and Caribbean Music
Mestre Cupijó Siriá (Analog Africa, 2014) From Brazil’s Amazon region comes Mestre Cupijó e seu titmo. The compilation Siriá contains material from the band’s six…
The Exquisite Flute of Tony Duncan
Tony Duncan Native Son (Canyon Records CR-7203, 2013) Native Son is a beautiful solo flute album of original and traditional Native American music by Tony…