Huun Huur Tu Ancestor’s Call (World Village 468107, 2010) The ancient art of throat singing is a cause for celebration this year. The Mongolian traditional…
Captivating Drones and Whistles
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.
Sami Travels
Wimme Saari Mun (Rockadillo Records ZENCD 2131, 2010) Finnish vocalist Wimme Saari is one of the leading figures in the art of joik music. Although,…
Flamenco Star Enrique Morente Dies at 67
The music and arts world in Spain is in shock. Flamenco maestro Enrique Morente died today in Madrid at Madrid’s clínica La Luz. The legendary…
Drums Are Medicine
Tony Vacca The Senegal-America Project (World Rhythms WR0601, 2006) Master drummer Tony Vacca brings together an impressive collection of American and Senegalese musicians in the…
Omara Portuondo Celebrates the Tropicana
Omara Portuondo – Fiesta Cubana (EuroArts 2058028, 2010) Fiesta Cubana is a great opportunity to watch Omara Portuondo, one of the legendary voices of Cuba,…
Inspiration in a Heavily Realm
Paul Winter Consort Miho, Journey to the Mountain (Living Music LMU-42, 2010) Renowned saxophonist and composer Paul Winter has the ability of recruiting some of…
Welcome to His Dub Village
Jah Wobble Welcome to My World (2010) World traveler and sound explorer Jah Wobble introduces the listener to his latest discoveries on his latest recording…
Influential Producer Mario Pacheco Dies in Madrid at 60
Mario Pacheco, an essential figure in the development of contemporary Flamenco and other musical genres in Spain in the last two decades, died today in…
Chavela Vargas and Her Friends
Chavela Vargas ¡Por mi culpa! (Discos Corason/Nuevos Medios NM 15920CD, 2010) Chavela Vargas, Mexico’s living legend, has a new recording. For decades, Chavela’s ardent boleros…
Rwandan Passion
Dorothee Munyaneza Dorothee Munyaneza (Luminary Records LUM001, 2010) The name may not sound familiar, but fans of Afro Celt Sound System will recognize her passionate…