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…
Another Gem from Intercontinental Salsa Supergroup
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 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…
Madrid Music Clubs to Present 2nd Flamenco Showcase: Navidades Flamencas
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,…
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…