Yuval Ron Ancient Wisdom & Modern Sounds for Health & Healing (Meta Mindfulness music, 2013) Israeli oud player Yuval Ron departs from his virtuosic world…
Yuval Ron Explores the Meditative and Healing Aspects of World Music
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.
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…
Vintage Electric Guitar Meets Cumbia and the Tropical Sounds of Peru
Various Artists Peru Maravilloso (Tiger’s Milk, 2013) This compilation takes the listener to 1960s and 1970s Peru, to a time when traditional tropical music was…
Scottish Superband Capercaillie Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Splendid New Album
Capercaillie At the Heart of It All (Compass Records/Vertical Records VERTCD100, 2013) Scottish band Capercaillie has been making some of the finest contemporary folk music…
Alicia’s Food and Science and Fira Mediterranea’s Headliners
On Saturday, November 9th, 2013, our international media group headed to Alícia (alimentació I ciencia), the food and science research center located at Mont Sant…
Visit to Iconic Montserrat Monastery and Evening Fira Mediterrania Showcases
On November 8th, our Fira Mediterrania de Manresa hosts took our international group of journalists and bloggers to the iconic Montserrat Monastery. As you drive…
Senegal’s Visionary Pioneer of Salsa and Mbalax
Mar Seck Vagabonde – From Super Cap-Vert to Number One: Unreleased Recordings 1969-1980 (Teranga Beat, 2013) During the 1970s, Cuban music was extremely was extremely…
Flamenco Singer Argentina Wins Flamenco Hoy Award
The album ‘Un viaje por el cante’ by Flamenco cantaora Argentina received the Flamenco Hoy national award for best flamenco cante (vocal). The award ceremony…