Cesaria Evora Mãe Carinhosa (Lusafrica, 2013) The great Cesaria Evora had success late in her career. That means that she didn’t record too many albums…
More Gems from the Barefoot Diva
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.
Iranian Frame Drums, Bissauan Beats and Malaysian Fusion, High Spots of Day 2 at Penang World Music Festival 2013
The final day of the Penang World Music Festival concluded on Sunday, March 31st, 2013. The daily press conference featured representatives from the remaining six…
Algerians Rachid Taha & Souad Massi to Perform in London in June 2013
Following its celebrated first edition two years ago, the Mayor of London’s Shubbak festival – the city’s celebration of contemporary Arab art and culture –…
Bluegrass Icon Peter Rowan Releases The Old School Featuring an All-Star Lineup
Bluegrass legend Peter Rowan has a new album titled The Old School. “The Old School is a big school. It is where the tributaries of…
Irish Songwriter Brendan Loughrey Releases Acoustic Album
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…
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…