American singer-songwriter Kyle Carey has a new album titled North Star where she delivers an exciting mix of American folk music and the traditional…
Interview with Trans-Atlantic Folk Music Artist Kyle Carey
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.
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Celebrated English folk-rock band Steeleye Span is re-releasing Wintersmith (Park Records ) as a Deluxe 2 CD package complete with four brand new songs, 8…
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Just in time for Halloween, the Document label is releasing Blues, Blues, Hoodoo, Halloween – Scary Blues & Jazz 1925-1961 by various artists. The CD…
Woody Guthrie Boxed Set America’s Folk Idol No. 1 to be Released in November 2014
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