The latest reggae and dub releases are a combination of reissues and new recordings. One of the essential reissues is the special edition of Bob…
Recent Reggae and Dub 2007 Releases
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.
Edi Fitzroy Reggae Legend Digitally Releases Classics Albums on All MP3 Music Sites
San José (California), USA – After many years technology has finally found the legendary reggae singer Edi Fitzroy. Edi has created many Albums and even…
Guitar Maestro Celebrates the Land of Sherry Wine
Paco Cepero Abolengo (Bujío, 2007) Flamenco guitarists are not very prolific so when one of the top performers releases an album, it is quite a…
Best World Music CDs of the Year in 2007
World Music Central presents the best picks of 2007 selected by our editors at World Music Central, our sister Spanish-language site Músicas del Mundo and…
Global Grooves and Dreamscapes 2007
Global electronica musician Gaudí has taken the music of legendary Pakistani singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and has added dub reggae beats. While Dub Qawwali…
Salsa Evolutions
Some of the best Afro-Latin music in recent months is coming out of Venezuela on the Cacao label. Venezuelan vibraphonist Alfredo Naranjo combines Latin jazz…
2007 Brazilian Releases Available in North America
If you wonder what Seu Jorge was up to in the 1990s, check out Farofa Carioca’s fiery album Moro No Brasil (Universal Music Latino).…
Flamenco’s Femme Fatale Legend, Petenera, Comes to Life in DVD
Music Film Factor has released Petenera, a Flamenco Drama in Music and Dance, that brings to life Petenera, the seductive femme-fatale that has appeared in…
Changuito Stirs Venezuela’s Musical Passions
Changuito Telegrafia sin Hilo (Cacao Music, 2007) Venezuela’s Cacao Música is one of the most impressive finds this year. One of the first CDs available…
Introspective Japan
Three heavy weights in Japanese music join forces on the CD On the Way [Michi Yuki] (2007). Virtuoso taiko drummer Kenny Endo, master percussionist Joji…