This One’s For Him: A Tribute to Guy Clark (Icehouse Music) is scheduled for release on November 1, 2011 to celebrate Clark’s 70th birthday. Guy…
Double CD Celebrates Guy Clark
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.
Brazilian Samba Star Diogo Nogueira Makes His New York Debut
Brazilian samba singer Diogo Nogueira is scheduled to perform on Friday, July 1, 2011 at 6:00 at Damrosch Park, Lincoln Center. Diogo Nogueira has the…
Irresistible Funk with The Pimps of Joytime
The Pimps of Joytime Janxta Funk! (Wonderwheel Recordings, 2011) Brooklyn (New York) band The Pimps of Joytime have released one of the best albums of…
Dance Like a Galician
Ialma Simbiose (Fol Música/Boa, 2011) Ialma is a lively group of five Galician female vocalists and percussionists based in Belgium. On their latest album, Simbiose…
Interview with Dato’ Rashid Khan, Advisor to the Rainforest World Music Festival
The Rainforest World Music Festival, held annually in Malaysian Borneo, has become one of the leading international world music festivals. As the 2011 edition approaches,…
New Tango Airs
Otros Aires Tricota (Galileo, 2010) Buenos Aires neotango band Otros Aires gets better and better with time. Tricota, the band’s third album, continues to blend…
Irish Pipes Maestro to Perform at 2011 Rainforest World Music Festival
The legendary Irish piper Paddy Keenan will travel with his trio to Malaysia to perform at the renowned Rainforest World Music Festival. His concert is…
Tuareg Guitar Sensation Bombino to Perform at Lula Lounge in Toronto
Tuareg guitarist Bombino is set to perform at Lula Lounge in Toronto (Canada) on July 12th, 2011 – 8:00PM. Omara “Bombino” Moctar, a young North…
WOMEX 2011 Announces First Set of Showcase Acts
World music trade show WOMEX announced today the first set of artists that will be performing at its coveted showcases. WOMEX 2011 will be held…
Hypnotic Darkwave
Arkane Enraptured Serene Mesmerism (Seduction Prod) Greek act Arkane is fascinated by ancient mythology, temptation, mesmerism, masks and seduction. The album Enraptured Serene Mesmerism falls…