Various Artists – Songs For Desert Refugees (Glitterhouse Records GRCD739, 2012) Songs For Desert Refugees, one of the best world music compilations of the season…
Songs For Saharan Desert Refugees
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.
Liberating Dialog
Wahid Road Poem (Blouzo Music ADW12400, 2012) The oud (Arabic lute) and various forms of percussion come together in an album of improvisatory music by…
The Rough Guide to Undiscovered World
The Rough Guide series ventures into the world of unusual collaborations, unreleased pieces and undiscovered world music acts. The Rough Guide to Undiscovered World (World…
Hispanic Heritage Month, Focus on Mexico
From September 15 through October 15, the United States of America celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month. Americans celebrate the culture and traditions of those who trace…
Amanké Dionti
Ablaye Cissoko & Volker Goetze Amanké Dionti (Motema Music, 2012) As soon as you read the last name Cissoko (sometimes spelled or Sissoko), you know…
Bwati Kono by Lobi Traoré to Be Released in Vinyl October 1
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Nepali Ho: Contemporary and Traditional music of Nepal
Various Artists Nepali Ho: Contemporary and Traditional music of Nepal (On the Track, 2011) There is very little music from the Asian nation of Nepal…
Masterful Ethio Grooves
Debo Band Debo Band (Next ambiance/Sub Pop, 2012) The self-titled album Debo Band mark’s the band’s debut album on Sub Pop’s Next ambiance world music…
Easy Star’s Thrillah Michael Jackson Tribute Album
Easy Star All-Stars Easy Star’s Thrillah (Easy Star Records ES1034, 2012) Reggae band Easy Star All-Stars is known for its successful reggaefied tributes to various…
Afroroots Explosion
The Souljazz Orchestra Solidarity (Strut Records Strut 086CD, 2012) The Souljazz Orchestra, one of the great African-diaspora rooted world music bands, is based in Ottawa,…