Various Artists Brasslands (Evergreene Music 007, 2014) Brasslands is the soundtrack to a film dedicated to documenting the most important brass music festivals in Eastern…
Balkan Brass Emotion in Guca
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.
A Formidable Gathering of Voices
Moira Smiley & VOCO Laughter Out of Tears (Whim Records, 2014) Moira Smiley & VOCO have released Laughter Out of Tears, an album of beautiful…
Extraordinary Harp Affinity
Catrin Finch and Seckou Keita Clychau Dibon (Mwldan, 2013) Welsh harp master Catrin Finch and kora virtuoso Seckou Keita got together to celebrate the beauty…
Passion for the Music and Culture of the Baka Forest People of Cameroon
Baka Beyond After the Tempest (March Hare Music MAHA CD36, 2014) British world music band Baka Beyond is back with an album titled After the…
Dirtwire‘s Fascinating Marriage of Electronica and Americana
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…
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…