To celebrate Taj Mahal’s 70th Birthday on May 17, Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, has started a major catalog reissue project…
The Hidden Treasures of Taj Mahal 1969-1973 Celebrate Bluesman’s 70th Birthday
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.
Dugu Wolo
Lassine Kouyate Dugu Wolo (Cowboy Angel Music CAM015, 2012) American singer-songwriter and guitarist Adam Klein has adopted the artistic Malian name of Lassine Kouyate. His…
JeConte & The Mali All-Stars Release The World for Peace Video
JeConte & The Mali All-Stars have released a music video titled “LeMonde pour la Paix” (The World for Peace ). The music and video were…
The New York Pops with Ozomatli at Central Park in Manhattan
The New York Pops with Ozomatli are set to perform on Tuesday, June 12 at 8:00 pm in Central Park, Manhattan (New York). The New…
Interview with Greg Gonzalez of Brownout
Latin funk band Brownout recently released Oozy, one of the most exciting Latin music albums in recent weeks. Brownout’s bass player Greg Gonzalez reveals details…
Sarazino Presents New Video and Begins North American Tour
Quito-based global traveler Sarazino has a new video titled “Es Mi Momento.” Sarazino will be taking his global mix to major cities and festivals in…
A Love Poem
Alon Yavnai & NDR Bigband Shir Ahava (Alon Yavnai, 2012) Israeli jazz pianist Alon Yavnai collaborates with Germany’s NDR Bigband in Shir Ahava ( “A…
The Talabarte Route
Talabarte Talabarte (Fol, 2011) Talabarte is a contemporary folk music ensemble from Galicia, in northwestern Spain. The trio includes some of the finest instrumentalists in…
Latin Funk Alter Ego
Brownout Oozy (Nat Geo Music , 2012) Austin’s Brownout is one of the most captivating Latin roots rock bands in the U.S. music scene. Although…
The Giant Banjos of Lubumbashi
Various Artists The Karindula Sessions – Tradi modern Sounds from Southeast Congo (Crammed Discs CRAW 70, 2011) The Karindula Sessions introduces a new African style…