Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu Gurrumul (Dramatico/Skinnyfish DRAMCD0054, 2008) One of the most fascinating discoveries in recent weeks is the album by Australian singer Gurrumul. He is…
Gumatj Beauty
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.
Sierra Maestros
Sierra Maestra Sonando Ya (Word Village, 2010) The new album by seminal Cuban band Sierra Maestra, Sonando Ya, leaves the old Cuban songbook and focuses…
Salsa Seeds
Willie Colon & Ruben Blades – Siembra (Fania/Código Music 463 950 7078-2, 2010) Willie Colon & Ruben Blades – Siembra Live (Fania/Código Music 463…
Newfound Intimacy
Avishai Cohen Aurora (EMI, 2010) Most music fans know Avishai Cohen as a top jazz bassist. His latest album, Aurora, however, is full of twists…
Fado Grace
Ana Moura Leva-me aos fados (Universal Music Portugal/World Village, 2009) Ana Moura is one of the great fado singers in the current Portuguese scene. On…
Flamenco Dreams
Soniquete – Asignatura Flamenca (Bujio BJ-200, 2010) Soniquete is one of the most exciting projects related with Flamenco in recent years. This group, formed by…
Sierra Nevada World Music Festival Announces 2010 Lineup
On June 18, 19, & 20, 2010 Mendocino county welcomes the 17th annual Sierra Nevada World Music Festival produced by Epiphany Artists. Created as an…
The Formidable Contemporary Sounds of the Way of Saint James
Various Artists Cantigas do Camiño (Boa Music/Do Fol, 2010) Spain has been celebrating Xacobeo 2010. These festivities celebrate the legendary Way of Saint James (Camino…
Navajo Horses
Jay Begaye with Tiinesha Begaye Horses Are Our Journey (Canyon Records CR-6467, 2010) Singer, drummer and composer pays tribute to horses in his latest recording,…
Music and Memories of Ireland
Téada Ceol & Cuimhne [Music & Memory] (Gael Linn/Compass Records COM 4536, 2010) Irish folk band Téada has established itself as one of the finest…