Jalilah Raks Sharki – Stage Cuts (Piranha Musik CD-PIR2856, 2014) The popularity of raks sharki (also known as belly dance or Oriental dance and sometimes…
A Tribute to the Great Raks Sharki Musicians
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.
Danay Suárez Releases Stunning Video “Flores”
Rising Cuban vocalist Danay Suárez has a stunning new video titled “Flores,” directed by renowned visual artist, Karoll William Perez Zambrano, who is also…
English Folk Band The Willows Releases Amidst Fiery Skies
Amidst Fiery Skies (Elk Records) is the title of the new album by Cambridge folk and roots music band The Willows. This is the group’s…
Transglobal and Versatile Indian Music
Prem Joshua & Chintan Kashi – Songs From the India Within (White Swan Records, 2014) Multi-instrumentalist global traveler Prem Joshua has released a wonderful album…
Mariachi Star Nati Cano Dies at 81
Celebrated mariachi musician Nati Cano passed away on Friday, October 3rd, 2014. Nati Cano was the leader of Los Camperos, one of the top…
Interview with World Music Expo WOMEX Director Alex Walter
World Music Expo WOMEX is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. What started as a small gathering of enthusiastic world music professionals has grown…
Folk Music Fiddle Legend Violet Hensley Recounts 10 Decades in New Autobiography
Celebrated folk music fiddler Violet Hensley and actor, writer and musician Randall Franks have co-authored Hensley’s new autobiography. “Whittlin’ and Fiddlin’ My Own Way:…
International Bluegrass Music Awards 2014 Winners Announced
The winners of the 25th annual International Bluegrass Music Awards were announced Thursday night, October 2nd, in Raleigh, North Carolina. The event took place…
North Carolina’s Balsam Range Receives Top IBMA Awards
Rising bluegrass band Balsam Range from Haywood County in North Carolina’s Appalachian area was the recipient of several accolades at the 2014 International Bluegrass…
World of Bluegrass 2014 – Momentum Awards and Bluegrass Marketplace
World of Bluegrass 2014 is taking place this week in Raleigh, North Carolina. The event runs from September 30 through October 4 and is organized…