Chopteeth Afrofunk Band – Live (Grigri Discs Grigri003, 2010) Alma Afrobeat Ensemble – Toubab Soul (Amphora Records AR1001, 2010) Two recent Afrobeat releases are by…
Honoring Afrobeat
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.
Syria-born singer Saadi Releases Lights Up NY Video
Syrian hip-hop/electro/dancehall singer Saadi has released a new single called “Lights Up NYC,” a collaboration with Sierra Leonian rapper Bajah (from Bajah + the Dry…
Popular Classics from Bukhara and Beyond
Various Artists Music of Central Asia Vol. 7: In the Shrine of the Heart: Popular Classics from Bukhara and Beyond (Smithsonian Folkways SFW40526, 2010) The…
Acoustic Folk with Matt P at The Elgin in Ladbroke Grove
The Elgin in Ladbroke Grove is hosting a music event Thursday 17 February with Matthew P and Jem Cooke. Matt P delivers a unique brand…
Global Electronica Portfolio
Banco de Gaia Songs From The Silk Road (Disco Gecko, 2011) Songs From The Silk Road is an excellent introduction to the music of Banco…
Fiddler Eileen Ivers to Bring Immigrant Soul to North American Stages in 2011
Irish-American fiddler Eileen Ivers and Immigrant Soul will be performing in the United States February-April 2011. Her repertoire connects the Celtic dots from Galicia (Spain)…
Pursuing Radical Rhapsody
Al Di Meola Pursuit of Radical Rhapsody (Concord, 2011) One of the great American guitarists of our time, Al Di Meola, has a superb new…
GondwanaSound Album of the Week January 21, 2009
Welcome to another eclectic round the world music adventure which starts with an Algerian Moroccan collaboration, Karim Said ex Weather Report and his long time…
Kora Courage
Mamadou Diabate Courage (World Village 468108, 2011) Mamadou Diabate has become one of the most important kora (West African harp) performers in recent years. The…
Porto Musical 2011 Full Conference & Festival Program Announced
The international music & IT convention Porto Musical, taking place in Recife (Brazil), 23-26 February of 2011, has announced the full conference and festival program.…