The Asheville Percussion Festival is scheduled to take place June 8th-10th, 2012 at the Creative Technology and Arts Center – Odyssey School in Asheville, North…
First Asheville Percussion Festival Announced
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.
Fiery Flamenco Jazz
Jorge Pardo Huellas (Cabra Road CR1201, 2012) Huellas is the new double album by renowned Spanish flutist and saxophonist Jorge Pardo. The Madrid-born musician is…
AfroCubism: Cuban and Malian Stars to Perform at NC Museum of Art on June 10th
AfroCubism, the supergroup of Cuban and Malian musicians, is set to perform at the North Carolina Museum of Art on Sunday, June 10th at 7:00…
Tranzworld Grooves
Peter Westheimer Tranzworld Express (integrity Music, 2011) Australian multi-instrumentalist and actor Peter Westheimer explores various forms of edgy electronic dance music and global sounds in…
Roskilde Festival Announces Acts for its World Music Gloria Stage
Roskilde Festival’s smallest venue, the intimate Gloria stage is set to present a stimulating schedule of enthralling music from Africa, The Caribbean and Eastern Europe.…
World Music for Playtime
Various Artists The Rough Guide to World Playtime (Rough Guide, RGNET1256, 2011) World Playtime is a perfect opportunity to introduce children to the wonderful songs…
Finely Crafted Ladino Songs
Sarah Aroeste Gracia (Aroeste Music, 2012) Sarah Aroeste is another name to add to the increasing number of female Sephardic music singers. The American vocalist…
The Feel of a Cumbia Classic
Los Miticos Del Ritmo Los Miticos Del Ritmo (Soundway, 2012) Some of the best cumbiana and vallenato musicians from Cali were assembled by British producer…
Young Jarochos
Radio Jarocho Café Café (Chido Records, 2012) Radio Jarocho is a group of young musicians of Mexican origin, that is based in the East Coast…
The Hidden Treasures of Taj Mahal 1969-1973 Celebrate Bluesman’s 70th Birthday
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…