Various Artists Putumayo Presents… World Yoga (Putumayo World Music, 2012) In the last years, the ancient practice of yoga and world music have had numerous…
World Yoga
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.
Trance Aspect
Fanga & Maâlem Abdallah Guinéa Fangnawa Experience (Strut Records STRUT096, 2012) Gnawa music, the Moroccan musical genre with roots in sub-Saharan, has been in the…
Diablos Del Ritmo – The Colombian Melting Pot 1960-1985
Various Artists Diablos Del Ritmo – The Colombian Melting Pot 1960-1985 (Analog Africa, 2012) Here’s an exciting double CD (also available in vinyl format) of…
Mundial Montreal to Discuss Hot Topics
World music conference Mundial Montreal will delve further into the discussion about World Music 2.0 and other hot topics. The event takes place November 13-16…
Latin Jazz that Feels Right
Poncho Sanchez and His Latin Jazz Band Live In Hollywood (Concord Picante CPI-34110-02, 2012) Acclaimed conguero Poncho Sánchez has a brand new live album recorded…
Memorable Celtic Musical Journey
The Olllam The Olllam (Compass Records, 2012) One of the most exciting Celtic music inspired albums is The Olllam by Belfast-born uilleann piper John McSherry…
Celtic Connections 2013 to Have Retrospective Feel
The 20th Celtic Connections festival will have a reflective feel, looking back over the success of the last 20 years and the spirit and artists…
Sharing the Music and Language of Their Grandfathers
Cree Confederation Horse Dance – Mistatim Simoowin (Canyon Records CR-6491, 2012) Horse Dance is the latest pow-wow recording by Cree Confederation, a group that represents…
Polka V
Frigg Polka V (FRIGG00009, 2012) Fiddle powerhouse Frigg has a new recording titled Polka V. Don’t let the title fool you. This is not old…
Celtic Connections Festival Announces 20th Anniversary Line-Up
The popular Celtic Connections music festival announced this week the lineup for the 2013 edition. Held in Glasgow, Scotland, Celtic Connections will celebrate its 20th…