Juan Moneo Lara (known in the flamenco world as El Torta) passed away at his home in Sanlucar de Barrameda (Cadiz) on December 31, 2013.…
Prominent Flamenco Singer El Torta Dies at 61
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.
The Vibrant Club Sound of Tambutronic from Curaçao
KiT Tambutronic (Jiga Musica, 2014) KiT (Kuenta i Tambú) is one of the international music acts that will be performing at the influential globalFEST showcase…
Final Results for Best World Music Album of 2013 Readers’ Poll
The results of World Music Central’s Best World Music Album of 2013 Readers’ Poll are now available. Serbian brass band Boban & Marko Markovic Orchestra…
The Tantalizing Grooves of 1970s Angola
Various Artists Angola Soundtrack 2 – Hypnosis, Distortions & Other Sonic Innovations 1969-1978 (Analog Africa AACD 075, 2013) The second installment of Angolan music from…
Jazz and World Music Visionary Yusef Lateef Dies At 93
Grammy Award-winning composer, multi-instrumentalist, author, educator and philosopher Dr. Yusef Lateef passed away on Monday, December 23, 2013, at his home in Shutesbury, Massachusetts. Yusef…
Vallenato Star Diomedes Díaz Dies at 56
Diomedes Díaz, vallenato’s leading performer and one of the top selling vallenato artists in Colombia died December 22, 2013 at his home in Valledupar. He…
Another Gem from Intercontinental Salsa Supergroup
Africando – ¡Viva Africando! (Sterns STCD1120, 2013) If you enjoyed Africando’s previous albums, you are in for treat. The great African and African diaspora vocalists…
The Lighter Side of Badi Assad
Badi Assad Between Love and Luck (Quatro Ventos, 2013) Even though she’s a world class guitarist, Brazilian composer and songwriter Badi Asad has chosen to…
An Extraordinary Array of Traditional and New Percussive Sounds
Steve Shehan Hang With You (Naïve, 2013) American world traveler and multi-instrumentalist Steve Shehan explores new resonances in his latest album, Hang With You. As…
A Wide Range of Musical References Back And Forth
Jayme Stone The Other Side of the Air (Jayme Stone JS400, 2013) Canadian banjo player Jayme Stone departs from his world music explorations and ventures…