Jarek Adamów and Traditional Polish Vocal Ensemble “Sami Sowie” – Expedition to the lost world part II – Spring (Folken Music, 2022) Jarek Adamów, a…
Jarek Adamów’s Musical Expedition to the Polish Borderlands
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.
Mísia’s Poetic and Intimate Fado
Mísia – Animal Sentimental (Galileo MC, 2022) Animal Sentimental is a new album by the acclaimed fado singer, Mísia, produced by the award-winning producer and…
Cuatro Esquinas, a Stirring Mix of Puerto Rican and Global Sounds
Plena Libre – Cuatro Esquinas (GN Música, 2023) Plena Libre, the acclaimed Puerto Rican musical group known for infusing traditional plena and bomba rhythms with…
Artist Profiles: Brazilectro Pioneers Zuco 103
Zuco 103, the brainchild of Lilian Vieira, Stefan Schmid, and Stefan Kruger, emerged onto the music scene in 1999 under the moniker Rec.a, and their…
Knut Buen and Sigmund Groven’s Meaningful Tapestry of Life
Knut Buen and Sigmund Groven – Kjenslevev (Heilo, 2023) Knut Buen and Sigmund Groven‘s latest release, “Kjenslevev,” is a delightful musical tapestry of feelings. The…
‘Celebrants’ Demonstrates the Remarkable Talent and Musicianship of Nickel Creek
Nickel Creek – Celebrants (Thirty Tigers, 2023) The beloved acoustic ensemble Nickel Creek has released their latest masterpiece, “Celebrants.” Known for their pioneering sound in…
Artist Profiles: Fulani Singer Inna Baba Coulibaly
Inna Baba Coulibaly, a prominent Fulani singer, was born and raised in the culturally diverse district of Nara in the Kulikoro region of Mali, which…
Brazilian Music to Meet Chinese Guzheng When Rogério Boccato and Vitor Gonçalves Join Wei Sun at Flushing Town Hall on April 16
On April 16th, music enthusiasts can expect a cross-cultural collaboration of exquisite proportions as three world-class musicians unite on the Flushing Town Hall stage for…
Raia and Cardo-Roxo Visit Visit the Traditions of Alandroal
Raia e Cardo-Roxo – Loendro (Projecto Cardo, 2022) Loendro is an album inspired by the poetic and musical geography of Alandroal, an area in eastern…
Artist Profiles: Dàn tranh Master Vân-Ánh Võ
Vân-Ánh Võ is a prodigious performer, composer, and Artistic Director who has garnered numerous accolades for her virtuosic mastery of the 16-string đàn tranh (zither)…