Warsaw Village Band Infinity (Barbes Records; April 7th) Poland’s Warsaw Village Band has become one of the most significant folk bands in eastern Europe. The…
Connecting Poland’s Forgotten Ancestors to the Youngest Generations
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.
Ukulele Powerhouse
Jake Shimabukuro Live (Hitchhike Records, 2009) Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro has taken the venerable small Hawaiian musical instrument to new heights. Shimabukuro is one of…
Afro-Cuban Infectious Energy
Cuban musician and composer Juan de Marcos Gonzalez deserves more credit than he gets. Not only did he put together the renowned Afro-Cuban All Stars,…
Fine Timber
Maria Jonsson, Ian Carr and Mikael Marin Timber! (Nordic Traditions, 2007) Fiddlers Maria Jonsson and Mikael Marin met guitarist Ian Carr in 1997 at Musikmuseet…
Reliving the Golden Age of Cajun Music
This essential film about Cajun and Creole culture in southern Louisiana that was made in 1972 is now available on DVD. The Dedans le Sud…
Celebrating the Cumbia de Austin
Grupo Fantasma Sonidos Gold (Aire Sol Records, 2008) Cumbia has traveled far. The Afro-Colombian genre became popular in Mexico, where it has become a common…
Living the Highlife
Various Artists Miliki Music: Society Sounds of 60’s Lagos (Mulatta Records, 2008) One of the greatest effects of the Buena Vista Social Club phenomenon is…
Daring Fulas
Fula Flute Mansa America (Completelly Nuts Records, 2008) There are several flutes in the world that have special charm because of the beauty of their tones.…
Kabylian Essence
Moh Alileche In Memory of a Hero (Flag of Freedom Records, 2009) Berber musician and activist Moh Alileche returns with In Memory of a Hero,…
Sursumcorda Essence
SurSumCorda L’albero Dei Bradipi (Passion records, 2007) Italian band Sur Sum Corda presents a collection of captivating songs that blend Italian folk, Mediterranean ambiance and…