The showcase selection this year at WOMEX was extensive and varied, representing many musical traditions of the world. The numerous concerts included the official…
View More WOMEX 2008 Provided World Music Showcases for All TastesAuthor: Angel Romero
Spellbinding Mirrors
Hector Zazou In the House of Mirrors (Crammed Discs, 2008) French composer Hector Zazou died shortly after I received his latest CD, In the House…
View More Spellbinding MirrorsParty with Maraca
Maraca Lo que quiero es Fiesta (Ahi Nama, 2008) Cuban music fans in the United States are not getting much [wiki:timba] music lately, except for…
View More Party with MaracaBionic Boogaloo
Bio Ritmo Bionico (Locutor Records , 2008) Afro-Latin band Bio Ritmo has been a favorite of East Coast college students for several years. Based in…
View More Bionic BoogalooCherry Blossoms and Winter Cranes
The koto and shakuhachi are two Japanese musical instruments that produce mesmerizing and beautiful sounds. The koto is a plucked zither or harp that is…
View More Cherry Blossoms and Winter CranesWhat a Ball!
Various Artists Big Blue Ball (Real World, 2008) For several years, starting in 1992, Peter Gabriel invited numerous world music artists to record at Real World…
View More What a Ball!Unforgettable Buena Vista Social Club
Buena Vista Social Club Buena Vista Social Club At Carnegie Hall (World Circuit/Nonesuch, 2008) In 1998, the Buena Vista Social Club gave an unforgettable and…
View More Unforgettable Buena Vista Social ClubScottish Folk Discoveries
Various Artists Scottish Folk at Its Best (ARC Music, 2008) The Scottish Folk at Its Best compilation includes a selection of some of the finest…
View More Scottish Folk DiscoveriesLet the Party Begin
In recent months, numerous world music compilations came out, many of which had party themes. Here is an overview of the latest anthologies. The…
View More Let the Party BeginCopenhagen New Location for WOMEX World Music Conference
WOMEX, the World Music Expo, announced today its next location – Copenhagen, Denmark – for a three-year residence from 2009 – 2011. After a total…
View More Copenhagen New Location for WOMEX World Music Conference