Plena Libre Plena Al Salsero (GM Musica, 2008) Puerto Rican band Plena Libre specializes in contemporary Afro-Puerto Rican plena and bomba. Plena Libre’s latest CD…
Tasty Sofrito
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.
Tito’s Swinging Mambo
Tito Puente The Complete 78’s, Vol. 1 (Fania, 2008) Tito Puente was not only a great timbalero, but also an influential band leader during the…
Fascinating Buryatia
Badma Khanda – Mongolian Music from Buryatia (ARC Music, 2008) The story behind Badma Khanda is fascinating. The group is named after its lead vocalist…
Tales of Love and Laughter
Solas For Love and Laughter (Compass, 2007) There is no doubt that Solas is the most influential US-based Celtic band in North America. Solas has…
Haitian Treasure
Emeline Michel Reine de Coeur (2008) Talented Haitian singer-songwriter Emeline Michel is a tireless world traveler and excellent composer. In addition to touring worldwide, she…
German Bossa
Thilo Martinho I Am (Musaraña Records, 2007) German musician Thilo Martinho fell in love with Spanish and Latin American music while living in Spain. He…
Indian World Music Band Indian Ocean Will Perform in Raleigh
Two Cents of Hope presents a live concert by Indian world music band Indian Ocean in Raleigh, with brand new compositions. The concert will be…
Alpine Mandolin
Mario Poletti Baith (Mario Poletti Music, 2008) Italian multi-instrumentalist Mario Poletti specializes in stringed instruments such as the mandolino (Italian mandolin), the Irish bouzouki (a…
Farmer’s Stew Pot
El Puchero del Hortelano Harumaki (2007) Andalusian band El Puchero del Hortelano (the farmer’s stew pot) belongs to the new generation of mestizo groups that…
Afro Peruvian Alcatraz
Alcatraz Alcatraz (Lima Limón Records, 2008) The African rooted music of Peru has taken root in New York through a band named Alcatraz (which is…