José María Vitier and Martirio El Aire que te Rodea (Sony Music, 2011) Cuiban pianist and popular Spanish singer Martirio join forces on El Aire…
Musical Poetry of Vitier and Martirio
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.
Antonio Carlos Jobim to Receive a Posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award from The Recording Academy
The Recording Academy announced its Special Merit Lifetime Achievement Awards recipients today, December 21st, 2011. Brazilian arranger, singer and pianist/guitarist Antonio Carlos Jobim is one…
Video of the Week: Bissa by Fatoumata Diawara
This week’s music video features Bissa, a song taken from Fatoumata Diawara’s debut album titled Fatou. The video was directed by Boris Persikoff. Malian singer-songwriter…
The Queen of Morna Cesaria Evora Dies at 70
Cape Verdean Star Cesaria Evora, one of the most famous international world music acts, died today at Baptista de Sousa hospital in Mindelo on the…
Ablaye Ndiaye Thiossane Releases Thiossane
Thiossane (Sterns Music) is the title of the new album by Ablaye Ndiaye Thiossane. This is his first as lead artist. Aged 74, Ablaye Ndiaye…
Masters of the Taranta Spider Dance
Tamburellisti di Torrepaduli Taranta Taranta (Italian World Music, 2009) Tamburellisti di Torrepaduli is one of the finest performers of the wild Taranta Music or spider…
Stars of South Pacific Beat
Te Vaka Havili (2011) The colorful sounds of the South Pacific return with Havili, the 7th album by Te Vaka. As usual, the band combines…
Jazz Meets Blues meets Bluegrass
Andy Statman Old Brooklyn (Shefa Records Horn 3004/5, 2011) New York musician Andy Statman has a new double album that showcases his talent as an…
Hawaiian Music Masters Join The Descendants
Various Artists Music from the motion picture The Descendants (Sony Masterworks, 2011) The Descendants is the new movie featuring George Clooney. The film takes place…
Willie Nelson & Family to Perform at Walt Disney Concert Hall in March 2012
Willie Nelson, American country singer-songwriter, actor and activist, makes his debut appearance at Walt Disney Concert Hall with a one-night-only Willie Nelson & Family concert…