Elina Duni Matanë Malit (ECM, 2012) Matanë Malit presents one of the most captivating new voices in the global jazz scene. Elina Duni is a…
Albanian Jazz State of Mind
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.
Four Little Sisters
Real Vocal String Quartet Four Little Sisters (Flower Note Records, 2012) The Real Vocal String Quartet, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, has released…
Zanzibar’s Sauti za Busara Festival Announces Acts for 2013 Edition
Sauti za Busara, one of the most prestigious African music festivals, has announced some of the artists that are set to perform in Zanzibar (Tanzania).…
Earth Warrior
Tony Duncan Earth Warrior (Canyon Records CR-7094, 2012) Earth Warrior is the new solo album by American Indian flutist Tony Duncan. The album features a…
Full Circle
Carla Hassett Circulo (Paulista Records, 2012) Circulo is the third album by US-based Brazilian singer Carla Hassett. For this new effort, the sensual vocalist went…
Adventure Music Celebrates 10 Years of Fine Music
Various Artists Adventure Music: 10 Years (Adventure Music, 2012) This triple CD compilation is the perfect opportunity to discover the artists on one of the…
Global Music Stars and Bluegrass Mavericks at 2012 Fall Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival
On Sunday, October 7th, I headed to Chatham County, North Carolina to attend the Fall Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival. The Shakori Hills farmstead is located…
Samuel Yirga Opening Up
Samuel Yirga Guzo (Real World Records CDRW190, 2012) Real World Records’ A&R department certainly has the magic touch. The renowned British world music label is…
Interview with Rising Sephardic and World Music Performer Ana Alcaide
Spanish musician Ana Alcaide has become a familiar name in Europe thanks to her new album La Cantiga del Fuego that hit the world music…
The Feel Of A Brooklyn Dance Party
Analog Players Society Hurricane Season In Brooklyn (Studio Brooklyn, 2012) I’m really encouraged by the new wave of musicians coming out of New York City…