Every year, from September 15 through October 15, the United States of America celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. Many Americans celebrate the culture and traditions of…
Recordings Rooted in Folk Music Traditions for Hispanic Heritage Month 2013
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.
Engaging Bluegrass Songs with a Rock Sensibility
Missy Raines and The New Hip New Frontier (Compass Records, 2013) Bassist, vocalist and composer Missy Raines is one of the celebrated talents of the…
Timeless Musical Beauty Rooted In Irish Traditions
Clannad Nádúr (ARC Music label EUCD 2471, 2013) Clannad, the masters of ethereal Celtic folk music have released Nádúr, their eagerly awaited studio album this…
Outstanding Debut Album by Malian Musician Mamadou Kelly
Mamadou Kelly Adibar (Clermont Music CLE 007CD, 2013) Malian guitar maestro and vocalist Mamadou Kelly has been around for years and is well known in…
The Essence of Beninese Afro Funk
Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou Volume Three – The Skeletal Essences of Afro Funk 1969-1980 (Analog Africa AACD 073CD, 2013) The superb Orchestre Poly-Rythmo De Cotonou…
Superior Accordion Work from Giuliano Gabriele
Giuliano Gabriele Melodeonia (self release, 2013) Melodeonia is the debut album by Italian musician Giuliano Gabriele. Although he is best known as an organetto (accordion)…
English Folk Music that Flows and Changes
Judy Dyble Flow and Change (Gonzo Multimedia, 2013) While mainstream music gets more homogenous, there has been a rebirth of progressive music in recent years.…
Using the Songs of Fela Kuti to Increase AIDS Awareness
Various Artists Red Hot + Fela (Knitting Factory Records, 2013) Uniting artists from Africa and the United States using the music of Afrobeat legend Fela…
Stimulating Slide Guitar Ragas
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Beautiful Brazilian Tapestries of Sound, Rhythm and Melody
Antonio Loureiro Só (Borandá, 2013) Composer, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Antonio Loureiro has released one of the most exciting Brazilian music albums in recent albums. It’s…