Loga Ramin Torkian Mehraab (Terrestrial Lane Records/Electrofone, 2011) Multi-instrumentalist Loga Ramin Torkian has been one of the leading figures in the North American world music…
Extraordinary Persian Alchemy
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.
Journey Around the Sun
Strunz & Farah Journey Around the Sun (Selva SV-CD 1016, 2011) It’s taken guitar duo Strunz & Farah four years to record a new album…
Sami singer Berit Alette Mienna Releases Árbán
Berit Alette Mienna has a new recording titled Árbán (Etnisk Musikklubb). She is joined by Frode Fjellheim on harmonium and percussion. “This CD, “Árbán” [My…
The Carolina Theatre of Durham Announces its 2011-12 Star Series
The Carolina Theatre of Durham (North Carolina) today announced its 2011-12 Star Series with 23 outstanding performances in a newly-renovated Fletcher Hall beginning October 1…
Playing for Change Travels the Globe
Various Artists PFC2: Songs Around The World (2011) The Playing for Change project has grown to formidable proportions with the addition of some of the…
Video of the Week: Kanou by Malian Sensation Fatoumata Diawara
Malian singer Fatoumata Diawara has released a music video for the song ‘Kanou’, which is part of her album Kanou out now World Circuit Records.…
Rekindling the Fire
Eliane Elias Light My Fire (Concord Picante CPI-32761-02, 2011) Brazilian pianist, vocalist and composer Eliane Elias explores Afro-Brazilian rhythms in her latest album, titled Light…
Two of Cuba’s Greatest Musicians, Omara Portuondo and Chucho Valdés, Together Again
A new recording titled Omara & Chucho (World Village France) brings together two of Cuba’s most important musical figures, singer Omara Portuondo and pianist Chucho…
UK Calypso Monarch Alexander D Great to perform in London
WOM@TT presents Alexander D Great,& The Great Band, Kiki B, Vee Vee, The Soca Divettes and G String on June 4th at The Tabernacle, Powis…
Beguiling Latin Jazz
Steve Khan Parting Shot (Tone Center TC40702, 2011) Jazz guitarist Steve Khan has always had great interest in Latin jazz and he finally decided to…