Tony Allen Secret Agent (World Circuit Records/Nonesuch, 2010) Nigerian drummer Tony Allen played an essential role in Fela Kuti’s music and Afrobeat in general. Allen…
Afrobeat Agent
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.
Putumayo Presents: Latin Party
Various Artists Putumayo Presents: Latin Party (Putumayo, 2010) Putumayo’s compilation Latin Party is a great opportunity to sample some of best contemporary acts that blend…
Favorable Tide
Solas The Turning Tide (Compass Records 7-4530-2, 2010) The Turning Tide is the 2010 release by Solas, which is undoubtedly the finest Irish music band…
Highlife Klassics
Gyedu-Blay Ambolley The Klassiks of Ambolley (Simigwa Records, 2009) Guitarist, singer, composer and producer Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, known as the “Simigwa Do Man”, is one of…
Jazz Goa Launches Free CD
Jazz Goa is all about promoting Goa’s immense music talent. The first album to roll out of Jazz Goa’s state of the art recording studio…
Japanese Dub In Every Sense
Jah Wobble and the Nippon Dub Ensemble Japanese Dub (30 Hertz Records; 30hzcd31, 2010) The great British world beat and global electronica innovator Jah Wobble…
Spirited San Patricio
The Chieftains San Patricio (Blackrock Records/Hear Music HRM-31321-02, 2010) The Chieftains’ latest recording, San Patricio (Saint Patrick in Spanish), celebrates the music of Mexico and…
Western Pyrenees Reconfigurations
Xarnege Ixo-sho (Pyrene Pyr-003, 2009) The new album by Xarnege continues the fascinating explorations of the ancient land of Vasconia which includes the current Basque…
Interview with Muzsikas, Hungary’s Renowned Folk Music Group
In July of 2009, I had the opportunity to interview Dániel Hamar, bassist, vocalist, gardon player and co-founder of the legendary Hungarian group Muzsikas. The…
Latin Guitar Sorcery
Jorge Strunz Neotropical Nocturnes (Selva Records; March 16, 2010). Of all the Latin guitar and flamenco-influenced guitar duos in the United States, Strunz and Farah…