Tomás Doncker Power of the Trinity (True Groove, 2011) Tomás Doncker, a well-known vocalist in the New York music scene, has a new album titled…
Azmari Roots
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.
Magda Piskorczyk Celebrates Afro Roots Music
Magda Piskorczyk Afro Groove (MPAGCD003, 2011) Polish guitarist, bassist and vocalist Magda Piskorczyk (pronounced peas-KOR-chick) has released a double album that celebrates the various types…
Nashville’s Roots Musicians Set Music to New Civil War Stories
Various Artists The 1861 Project, Vol. 1: From Farmers To Foot Soldiers The The 1861 Project, Vol. 1: From Farmers To Foot Soldiers celebrates the…
Rub-A-Dub Market
Luciano Rub-A-Dub Market (Irievibrations IRIE 039CD, 2011) One of the best reggae albums of the year is Rub-A-Dub Market by Jamaican singer and poet Luciano…
Bulgarian Intersections
Vlada Tomova Balkan Tales (Kuker Music, 2009) One of the most exciting voices in the New York global music scene is Vlada Tomova. She was…
Midwestern Round Dances
Gentlemen’s Club Boom Boom Room (Canyon Records CR-6498, 2011) Gentlemen’s Club is an all-star group of American Indian singers from the Great Lakes area of…
Musical Alchemy Inspired by Tierra del Fuego
Cecilia Gauna Aliento (STM030, 2011) One of the great discoveries of the year is Argentine singer-songwriter and composer Cecilia Gauna. She has a new album…
World Fusion Blooms
Mawwal Sight Up (Ancient Records, 2011) One of the most interesting world fusion groups in the United States is Mawwal, a collective based in the…
Manchego Folk Innovators
Aljibe Enea (2011) Spanish folk band Aljibe has been celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Based in the Madrid region, Aljibe plays primarily renovated folk…
Maria Bethania’s Live Celebration
Maria Bethania Love Celebration Devotion (DRG, 2011) Love Celebration Devotion is a double live album by legendary Brazilian singer Maria Bethania. Recorded in Rio de…