Abdulrahman Surizehi Folk Songs and Contemporary Songs from Balochistan (Etnisk Musikklubb EM 44, 2007) From Norway comes this excellent recording of Balochi music. Abdulrahman Surizehi…
Balochi Expressions
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.
Gjermund’s Delicacies
Gjermund Larsen Trio Ankomst (Heilo/Grappa, 2008) During my recent visit to Norway, I was given quite a few fiddle albums. The quality of all the…
Essential Salsa Heritage
Fania Records’ la Herencia series released recently four essential recordings for salsa fans. Puerto Rican keyboardist Enrique Lucca Jr. (Papo Lucca) is the musical director…
Impressions of Førde Folk Music Festival 2010, Human Dimensions and Labor of Love
Sunday, July 11th was the last day of the Førde Folk Music Festival. One of the big sensations of the festival was accordion supergroup The Samurai,…
Golden Age of Congolese Music
Various Artists African Pearls: Congo – Pont Sur Le Congo (Syllart, 2010) The double CD set Congo – Pont Sur Le Congo is part of…
The Psychedelic Metamorphosis of Cumbia
Various Artists Cumbia Beat Vol. 1 – , Experimental Guitar-Driven Tropical Sounds from Peru 1966-1976 (Vampisoul Vampi 116CD, 2010) The double CD set Cumbia Beat Vol.…
Hancock’s World
Herbie Hancock The Imagine Project (Hancock Records, 2010) For the Imagine Project, legendary jazz keyboardist has assembled quite a collection of international stars, including rock,…
Windward Folk Orchestra
Sondeseu Folk Orchestra Barlovento (Do Fol, 2010) Sondeseu is one of the leading folk orchestras in Europe. A folk orchestra is a large ensemble (similar…
Colombia’s Afrobeat
Various Artists Palenque Palenque! Champeta Criolla & Afro Roots in Colombia 1975-91 (Soundway Records, 2010) This outstanding collection reveals the new hybrid Afro Colombian music…
Taino Memories
Irka Mateo Anacaona (1999) Dominican musician and researcher Irka Mateo has been studying Taino culture for years. The Tainos were the indigenous people living in…