El Niño Machuca Searching your South – Buscando tu Sur (Ozella Music, 2013) Searching your South – Buscando tu Sur is a brilliant example of…
Flamenco Jazz with a Sevilla Soul
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.
West Coast Premiere of Ballaké Sissoko and Vincent Ségal’s Chamber Music
The Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles will present the West Coast premiere of Malian kora player Ballaké Sissoko and French cellist Vincent Ségal’s Chamber…
Mop Mop’s Irresistible Rhythms
Mop Mop Isle of Magic (Agogo Records LC 15656, 2013) With its latest album, Isle of Magic, Italian ensemble Mop Mop demonstrates that it is…
Vibrant Mbalax Pioneers
Royal Band de Thiès Kadior Demb (Teranga Beat TBCD 016CD, 2012) Kadior Demb is an unreleased album by dazzling Senegalese group Royal Band de Thiès.…
Splendid Congolese Rumba Guitar
Jeannot Bel Kuetumbari (2012) The great Congolese guitar tradition continues with Jeannot Bel from Kinshasa. His album titled Kuetumbari is an infectious collection of dazzling…
Interview with José Ortega of Lula Lounge Records in Toronto
Lula Lounge, the hottest Latin music dance club in Toronto and one of the most reputable world music venues in the city has released an…
Belgian Festival Couleur Café Announces First Names for 2013 Edition
Renowned Belgian festival Couleur Café announced the first 7 names of artists scheduled to perform this year. Couleur Café takes place June 28-30 of 2013.…
Exciting Celtic Debut by The Willis Clan
The Willis Clan Chapter One – Roots (2012) Roots is an engaging Irish music album by The Willis Clan, a family of young talented musicians,…
Songs of the Galician Women
Various Artists Cantigas de Mulleres (Fol Musica, 2012) This compilation presents some of the best female talent in the Galician music scene. Galicia is a…
An Intimate History of Clannad
Clannad Clannad – Christ Church Cathedral (ARC Music EUCD2441, 2013) Clannad’s live performance at Dublin’s ancient Christ Church Cathedral is now available on CD and…