Jim Matus and Doug Raneri While Sleeping, Watch (Ancient Records, 2013) While Sleeping, Watch is the first album collaboration between laoutar virtuoso Jim Matus and…
Engaging Global Fusion by Jim Matus and Doug Raneri
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.
Lord Mouse and the Kalypso Katz Convinces with its Old-School Calypso Sound
Lord Mouse and the Kalypso Katz Go Calypsonian (Piranha Musik, 2013) From Berlin’s considerable melting pot comes another tasty concoction, a great calypso album by…
Etran Finatawa co-Founder Bagui Bouga Dies in Switzerland
Wodaabe singer Bagui Bouga, one of the founders of Nigerien desert blues band Etran Finatawa died August 2nd, 2013 in Switzerland after a severe asthma…
Beguiling Amalgam of Jazz And Ethereal Soundscapes
White Canvas Hundreds of Ways (Ozella Music OZ 028 CD, 2010) Hundreds of Ways is a delightful album by White Canvas, a project that brings…
Mamadou Diabate’s Superb Percussion Experience
Mamadou Diabate’s Percussion Mania Kanuya (Extraplatte EX920-2, 2011) Kanuya (friendship, esteem and respect) is a thrilling album of modern West African centered around the balafon.…
Beautifully Crafted Jazz and Haitian Roots
Vo-Duo Nou La (Lakou Brooklyn 641444111725, 2012) Haitian rots music, poetry and jazz come together in the debut album by a New York-based group called…
Latin Jazz Drummer Steve Berrios Dies at 68
Steve Berrios, a well-known jazz and Latin music percussionist from New York died July 24th, 2013 in Manhattan. He was 68. Steve Berrios was born…
Renowned Zimbabwean Musician Chiwoniso Maraire Dies at 37
One of Zimbabwe’s most respected artists, mbira musician and vocalist Chiwoniso Maraire died on Wednesday, July 24th, 2013 at South Medical Centre in Chitungwiza, a…
Legendary Irish Band Clannad Announces New album for 2013
Irish band Clannad has announced the title of its long awaited new album, scheduled for release in September 2013 on the ARC Music label. The…
Cas Haley’s Enduring Reggae and Soul
Cas Haley La Si Dah (Easy Star Records, 2013) It’s taken American singer-songwriter Cas Haley two years to put together this great album. Haley is…