Alejandro Almenares Casa De Trova – Cuba 50’s (Tumi Records, 2014) Cuban singer-songwriter and musician Alejandro Almenares is one of the greatest living troveros (musical…
Trova Maestro Gets International Recognition
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.
Leading American Reggae Artist Mighty Mystic Releases Concrete World
Reggae act Mighty Mystic has released his second album titled Concrete World (VP Records). Mighty Mystic is one of the top artists U.S reggae scene.…
Vibrant Brass Band Sounds from Russia
Bubamara Brass Band Balkanteka (Sketis Music SKMRon104, 2013) Although most of the focus is on Serbian, Romanian and Macedonian brass bands, Russian also has its…
Embracing Nigerian-American Musical Roots
Offiong Bassey Offiong Bassey (2013) The self-titled debut album by Nigerian-American vocalist Offiong Bassey embraces African-American and African musical roots. Gifted with a great voice,…
Wouter Kellerman’s Flute Enchantments
Wouter Kellerman Mzansi (Kellerman Music, 2013) On his new album Mzansi, South African flute virtuoso Wouter Kellerman presents a collection of traditional and original pieces…
The Inspiring Worldbeat of Northern Russia
Yagoda Galo Polar (Sketis Music SKMR-103, 2013) Yagoda Galo (Cloudberry) is a band from Arkhangelsk, in northern Russia, not far from Finland. The group travels…
Essential Cape Verdean Album Reissued
Titina Canta B. Leza (Sterns STCD3064, 2013) Titina, one of the great singers from Cape Verde, recorded Canta B. Leza about 25 years ago, as…
Rafi El Releases Debut Album Ay de Mi
Rafi El Ay de Mi (Dutty Artz, 2014) Electronic beats, Argentine folk traditions, reggaeton, cumbia and a mix of singing and rapping define the debut…
The Wonder Well
John Adorney The Wonder Well (Eversound Records, 2014) The Wonder Well by multi-instrumentalist John Adorney features a collection of easy listening instrumental music with ethereal…
Fanfare Ciocarlia with Adrian Raso release Music Video Directed by Mattias Gordon
Guitarist Adrian Raso and Romanian brass band stars Fanfare Ciocarlia have a new album titled Devil’s Tale, scheduled for release in North America on February…