The association of Madrid music clubs, La Noche En Vivo, announced a series of flamenco concerts in the Spanish capital. “In 7 of our venues,…
Madrid Music Clubs to Present 2nd Flamenco Showcase: Navidades Flamencas
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 Rock’n’Roma Vibes from Suburban Belgrade
Kal Romology (Arc Music, 2013) Serbian band Kal serves a tasty dish of modern Roma (Gypsy) music, mixing traditional Balkan fiddles, accordion and brass music…
The Sea Desire of Paula Santoro
Paula Santoro Mar do Meu Mundo (Boranda Music, 2013) Paula Santoro is one of the great voices in the current Brazilian jazz scene. Her new…
The Remarkable Fiddles of Childsplay
Childsplay As the Crow Flies (Childsplay Records, 2013) As the Crow Flies is the sixth album by fiddle supergroup Childsplay. This outstanding ensemble includes a…
Masterful Interweaving of Persian and Turkish Melodies
Kayhan Kalhor and Erdal Erzincan Kula Kulluk Yakisir Mi (ECM, 2013) Iranian musician Kayhan Kalhor is one of the finest performers of the kamancheh (spike…
Rebetiko without Boundaries
Çiğdem Aslan Mortissa (Asphalt Tango, 2013) Skilled vocalist Çiğdem Aslan dedicates her debut album Mortissa to rebetiko and the strong Greek and Turkish women of…
Yuval Ron Explores the Meditative and Healing Aspects of World Music
Yuval Ron Ancient Wisdom & Modern Sounds for Health & Healing (Meta Mindfulness music, 2013) Israeli oud player Yuval Ron departs from his virtuosic world…
Leni Stern Explores the Music of Senegal
Leni Stern Jelell (Leni Stern Recordings, 2013) Jazz guitarist Leni Stern has been working with African musicians for the past years, blending jazz fusion with…
Splendid World Jazz Takes You on a Voyage from Africa to India
Dave Sharp’s Secret 7 Worlds (Vortex Jazz Recordings, 2013) Detroit-based bassist and composer Dave Sharp has put together an impressive group of guests that appear…
Fira Mediterranea de Manresa 2013 Conclusion
Sunday was the day for the wrap-up press conference and more great food and wine. Our international group of bloggers and journalists attended the press…