Irish native Brendan Loughrey has released To Those Who Fell, an album that features some of the most poignant, significant songs of Ireland’s unrelenting struggle…
Irish Songwriter Brendan Loughrey Releases Acoustic Album
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.
Balkan Sounds, Taiko Drumming and Portuguese Musical Explorers Highlights of Day 1 at Penang World Music Festival
Day one of the Penang World Music Festival on Saturday, 30th March 2013 got started with the daily press conference at the media center, located…
Penang World Music Festival 2013 Opens at the Khoo Kongsi
The official opening of the Penang World Music Festival took place on March 29, 2013 at the historical Khoo Kongsi. Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi,…
Remarkable World Fusion by Mawwal
Mawwal High Hills in the Creaving Road (Ancient Records 2012, CD) High Hills in the Creaving Road is the latest release by inspired world fusion…
Influential Latin Jazz Maestro Bebo Valdes Dies at 94
Dionisio Ramón Emilio Valdés Amaro, better known as Bebo Valdés, died in Sweden today. Although his regular residence was in Benalmádena (Spain), he traveled to…
Fania Goes R&B
Elements of Life Eclipse (Fania Records, 2013) Eclipse is an unexpected double album from Fania Records. Most of Fania’s activities recently have been centered on…
David Arkenstone’s Symphonic Adventure Takes You Under the Sea
David Arkenstone & Charlee Brooks Lovéren (QDV Records, 2013) David Arkenstone’s latest recording is part of a multimedia project based on a mermaid love story.…
Extraordinary Lúnasa with the RTE Concert Orchestra
Lúnasa Lúnasa with the RTE Concert Orchestra (Lúnasa Records LCD002, 2013) The new album by renowned Irish contemporary folk ensemble Lúnasa brings together two of…
Sweet Honey In The Rock Honors the Great Female African-American Vocalists
Sweet Honey In The Rock A Tribute – Live! Jazz at Lincoln Center (Appleseed Recordings, 2013) Female African-American a cappella group Sweet Honey In The…
Remarkable Introduction to Celtic Rock
Various Artists – Larry Kirwan’s Celtic Invasion (Valley Entertainment, 2013) Several weeks before St. Patrick’s Day, record labels start releasing Irish or Celtic oriented albums.…