Various Artists Rocksteady: The Roots of Reggae (Moll-Selekta, 2009) The idea of a Buena Vista Social Club-style reunion of reggae legends is so screamingly obvious,…
View More Rocksteady: The Roots of ReggaeAuthor: Angel Romero
Piranha Remixed
Dunkelbunt Raindrops and Elephants: Piranha Re: Interpretations (Piranha, 2009) German DJ and remixer Dunkelbunt (Ulf Lindemann) was asked by Berlin-based Piranha Records to remix some…
View More Piranha RemixedAkwaaba Sem Transporte: First global release of Angolan kuduro
Kuduro is the most popular genre in Angola today. It has already made waves outside of Africa, most notably in Portugal, where it’s been a…
View More Akwaaba Sem Transporte: First global release of Angolan kuduroEssential Alegre
Alegre All Stars Jazz (Emusica/Fania, 2009) If you are a salsa fan you are probably very familiar with the Fania record label. However, before Fania…
View More Essential AlegreLondon Undersound
Nitin Sawhney London Undersound (E1 entertainment, 2009) The grand master of world music atmospheres, multi-instrumentalist, club DJ and producer Nitin Sawhney, is back with London…
View More London UndersoundThe Berber Wave of Agadir
One of the highlights of this year’s Rainforest World Music Festival was the scorching performance by Moroccan Amazigh band Oudaden. World Music Central’s Angel…
View More The Berber Wave of AgadirRas Nas on tour in Norway, October 2009
Ras Nas is to tour six towns in Norway in October-November of 2009, bringing reggae and African music closer to a wider Norwegian audience. "It…
View More Ras Nas on tour in Norway, October 2009Sounds of the Zawoses
World Music Central’s Angel Romero had the opportunity to briefly interview Danford Zawose of Tanzania’s renowned Zawose Family, shortly after his press conference in…
View More Sounds of the ZawosesWorkshops of Wonders
The music workshops are an essential element at the Rainforest World Music Festival in Sarawak (Malaysia). Each day there are several sets of workshops…
View More Workshops of Wonders4th International Icarus Festival for Dialogue between Cultures hosts legendary performers
Icarus Festival opened its wings for the 4th International Music, Drama and Film Festival on the island of Ikaria (Northern Aegean – Greece) on July…
View More 4th International Icarus Festival for Dialogue between Cultures hosts legendary performers