The summer festival season offers fabulous opportunities for international travelers. World Music Central uncovers some of the most interesting folk and world music festivals across…
A Summer of World Music Festivals in 2012
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.
Interview with 2012 Rainforest World Music Festival Performer La Zikabilo
French band La Zikabilo is one of the world music acts that will be performing at the 2012 edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival…
Annbjørg Lien’s ‘Khoom Loy,’ Connecting Bridges
Annbjørg Lien – Khoom Loy (Compass Records, 2012) Chameleonic fiddler Annbjørg Lien crosses boundaries and embraces a wide range of musical influences on her latest…
International Soundclash
Sofrito International Soundclash (Strut, 2012) The Sofrito crew of DJs Hugo Mendez and Frankie Francis is back with another hot dance compilation just in time…
The Placid World of Pirts
Ilgi Tur Saulite Perties Gaja (Upett UPETTCD065, 2011) The award-winning album Tur Saulite Perties Gaja by Latvian band Ilgi ventures into the world of the…
Rainforest World Music Festival 2012 to Offer Premium Seating
The Sarawak Tourism Board announced that ‘Corporate Seats’ are now available for the 2012 edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival. Festivalgoers who are tired…
Pulsing Arabadub
The Spy From Cairo Arabadub (Wonderwheel, 2012) Acoustic Middle Eastern music and Jamaican dub come together in Arabadub, the latest project by The Spy From…
Fårö Memories
Soetkin Collier Reiseiland (Appel Rekords, 2011) Reiseiland is the latest solo album by the well-known Flemish singer-songwriter Soetkin Collier. There is a thriving contemporary folk…
Interview with Lui Park of Pan-Asian Band HATA, Performers at the 2012 Rainforest World Music Festival
Pan-Asian world music group HATA will perform Sunday, July 15th at the 2012 Rainforest World Music Festival. Although the regular group includes 24 musicians, Hata…
Exuberant Masters of Balkan Drum and Brass
Boban i Marko Markovic Orkestar Golden Horns – The Best of Boban i Marko Markovic Orkestar (Piranha Musik, 2012) The Golden Horns compilation is an…