Elin Furubotn Heilt Nye Vei (Ozella Music; U.S. Release: 2012) Heilt Nye Vei marks the international debut of respected Norwegian singer-songwriter Elin Furubotn. Her music…
Crossing the Line Between Jazz and Folk
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.
Into The Light
Clara Ponty Into The Light (Eden Records/Le Chant du Monde 2742026. International release: 2012) Into The Light is Clara Ponty’s first album as a vocalist.…
Video of the Week: Amadou & Mariam’s “Wily Kataso”
Amadou & Mariam’s new album, Folila, is scheduled for release in the United on April 10. Today’s video features “Wily Kataso,” a track from the…
Masterful Flamenco Sketches
Chano Domínguez Flamenco Sketches (Blue Note Records, 2012) Spanish jazz pianist Chano Domínguez has a new album titled Flamenco Sketches that is available to international…
Flamenco Cante Jondo Legend Manuel Agujetas to Perform at Bay Area Flamenco Festival 2012
Lovers of cante jondo, the gut wrenching deep song Flamenco style, will have the opportunity to attend a performance by legendary Spanish singer Manuel Agujetas…
Toronto’s Lulaworld Program Announced
Lulaworld announced the program for Lulaworld 2012, the world music series that will take place in Toronto from May 9-19. International sensations featured include La…
Listen Everyone
Ida Kelarová & Jazz famelia Šunen savore / Slyšte všichni (Indies Scope MAM509, 2012) Czech artist Ida Kelarová has a new recording titled Šunen Savore…
Bay Area Soup
Bang Data La Sopa (rockolito music, 2012) La Sopa (The Soup) is the debut album by Bang Data, a band from the San Francisco Bay…
Brass Band Sense Of Presence
Raya Brass Band Dancing on Roses, Dancing on Cinders (2012) As Eastern European-style brass band music has become increasingly popular, New York’s Raya Brass Band…
Round Dance Grooves
Northern Cree Dancerz Groove (Canyon Records CR-6503, 2012) Northern Cree, the popular Canadian First Nations group has a new round dance album titled Dancerz Groove.…