Dulce Pontes – Momentos (Galileo Music GMC038, 2010) Dulce Pontes is one of Portugal’s most influential singers, who is extremely popular in neighboring Spain. Even…
Memorable Dulce
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.
Balkan Versatility
Various Artists Balkan Grooves (Eastblok Music EBM 016CD2010) In recent years, Berlin has become the gateway to the music of the Balkans and other parts…
Interview with Aslak Oppebøen of Music Information Centre Norway
As a complement to World Music Central’s series of articles about Norway, Angel Romero interviewed Aslak Oppebøen, Head of Information Department at Music Information Centre…
Global Tribute to Bob Marley
Various Artists Tribute to a Reggae Legend (Putumayo PUT 303-2, 2010) Putumayo has released Tribute to a Reggae Legend as a tribute to Bob Marley,…
Fiery Mezcla
Pablo Menendez & Mezcla I’ll See You in Cuba (Zoho ZM201001, 2010) Mezcla, one of the leading Cuban contemporary jazz bands is back with an…
Contradanza’s Mediterranean Travels
Contradanza Tentenelaire (Galileo Music/Nufolk NF012, 2010) Sevilla-based Contradanza is one of the leading groups in the new Andalusian folk movement. Together with Jerez’s La Jambre,…
Ukulele Fire
Brittni Paiva Four Strings: The Fire Within (Talmidim Productions TPCD0909, 2010) Brittni Paiva is a 21 year old ukulele virtuoso and multi-instrumentalist from Hawaii. Her…
Haitian Roots Jazz Ensemble Markus Schwartz & Lakou Brooklyn Release Equinox
Markus Schwartz & Lakou Brooklyn will be having their Equinox CD Release Party with a performance on Friday, September 3rd, 2010 at midnight at Iridium…
Interview with Marcin Skrzypek of the Saint Nicholas Orchestra
In 2009, Angel Romero had the opportunity to talk with Marcin Skrzypek, one of the members of the seminal Polish folk band Saint Nicholas Orchestra…
Chasing the Roots of Jug Band Music
Chasin’ Gus’ Ghost (movie trailer below) is a documentary that reveals the roots of jug band music. This seemingly obscure American folk-blues music genre influenced…