The Cisco Band and The Joaquin Brothers Popular Dance Music of the Natives of Southern Arizona (Canyon Records, 2009) This CD reissue combines the 1975…
The Chicken Scratch of Cisco Band and the Joaquin Brothers
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.
Markovic Brass Funk
Boban i Marko Markovic Orkestar Devla (Piranha Musik, November 10, 2009) Few Eastern European brass bands can match the vitality and innovation of Serbian band…
A Wink to Quebec’s Musical Future
Le Vent du Nord La Part du Feu (Borealis Music, 2009) Canadian band Le Vent du Nord’s recording La Part du Feu is a winner.…
Desirable Tea
Tea Dreams (Teajuana Music, 2009) Tea is a Los Angeles-based group formed by French guitarist Franck Balloffet and American drummer and keyboardist Phil Bunch. Their…
Alekos Vretos Releases Mergin’
A new album by Alekos Vretos is scheduled for release on 10th November 2009 in Athens. The new CD is called Mergin’, and it refers…
Keeping Colombian Tradition Alive
Toto la Momposina La Bodega (Astar Artes, 2009) Toto la Momposina is a national treasure in Colombia. She has spent most of her life researching…
Essential Franco
Franco Francophonic, Vol. 2 (Stern’s Africa, 2009) Francophonic, Vol. 2 introduces the listener to additional essential recordings by Franco, one of the greatest African musicians…
Simpson’s Stories
Martin Simpson True Stories (Compass, 2009) Guitarist and singer-songwriter Martin Simpson has become one of the most important figures in English folk music. He is…
Inspired and Informed Afrobeat
Jimi Tenor and Tony Allen Inspiration Information, Vol. 4 (Strut Records, 2009) Strut Records brings together the creative forces of multi-instrumentalist Jimi Tenor and drummer…
Blues and Reggae Intersections
Corey Harris blu.black (Telarc, 2009) Originally a blues musician, Corey Harris has been exploring the music of the African diaspora in the United States and…