Chris Berry King of Me (Kanaga System Krush, 2013) King of Me highlights the fabulous sound of the electric mbira. American musician Chris Berry fell…
A New Incarnation of the Mbira
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.
An Explosive Mix of Pipes, Drums and Electronic Beats
Budiño Sotaque (Fol Música, 2013) Sotaque is the latest album by Spanish bagpipe maestro and composer Budiño. Although his music is rooted in the traditions…
Quarter to Six
The Idan Raichel Project Quarter to Six (Cumbancha, 2013) Although it’s clear that Israeli musician Idan Raichel has a great interest in the musical traditions…
A Timeless-Sounding Bluegrass Work
Rebecca Frazier – When We Fall (Compass Records, 2013) When We Fall is a collection of original songs and instrumentals by bluegrass singer-songwriter and skilled…
Indie Bible, Tremendous Resource for Independent Musicians
Most of the Music directories I’ve collected in past years had a tendency to focus on major and larger labels. The Indie Bible, however, is…
Rainforest World Music Festival 2013 Program Announced
The program of the 2013 edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) was announced today at a press conference. The renowned festival is set…
Riveting Mix of Electronics and Guinean Music
Analog Players Society CKY to JFK (2013) CKY to JFK is a four track EP by Brooklyn-based Analog Players Society. It’s a set of effectively…
A Balance between the Improvised and the Composed
Paul Winter Sextet Count Me In – 1962 & 1963, Two-Disc Anthology (Living Music, 2013) Count Me In – 1962 & 1963 is a two-disc…
Exceptional Celtic Music Maestros
Sylvain Barou ~ Dónal Lunny ~ Pádraig Rynne Triad (Rlb Records, 2013) Three Celtic music master instrumentalists get together on Triad to present one of…
Tribute to Ismael Rivera with Moncho Rivera in the Bronx
SummerStage will present a Tribute to Ismael Rivera with Moncho Rivera on Tuesday June 25, 2013 at Saint Mary’s Park in Bronx (New York). As…