The Black Seeds Dust And Dirt (Easy Star Records ES-1029, 2012) New Zealand band The Black Seeds has some of the coolest grooves in the…
Dust And Dirt
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.
Essential Nigerian Afrobeat Reissue of The Lijadu Sisters Mother Africa Album
The Lijadu Sisters Mother Africa (Knitting Factory Records, 2012) Mother Africa, one of the classic Nigerian Afrobeat albums by The Lijadu Sisters is now available…
Eastern Nigeria’s Afro Rock Sensation
The Funkees ‘Dancing Time: The Best of Eastern Nigeria’s Afro Rock Exponents 1973-77‘ (Soundway, 2012) Soundway continues its exploration of 1970s Nigerian music with a…
Influential Portuguese Band Madredeus to Perform in UK
Madredeus, the essential Portuguese band led by Pedro Ayres Magalhães, is back onstage again after a six year sabbatical, celebrating their 25th anniversary. The show…
Crossing the Line Between Jazz and Folk
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…
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…