Sones de México Esta Tierra Es Tuya (Sones de Mexico Ensemble, 2007) The most popular Mexican music in the United States is mariachi, norteño and…
This Son is Your Son
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.
Garifuna Passion
Various Artists From Bakabush, The First Ten Years Of Stonetree (Stonetree, 2005) If you heard about Garifuna music, but do not know how to get…
The Gathering of Fiddles
Various Artists Best of Scottish Fiddle (ARC Music EUCD2098, 2007) The beauty of the Scottish fiddle is represented in Best of Scottish Fiddle. The compilation…
Composing Arabic Music in Real-time
Coinciding with the recent release of his latest album, El Tarab El Aseel, World Music Central interviewed Egyptian violin virtuoso Riad Abdel-Gawad. When did you…
Mandolin Recipes
Mike Marshall & Hamilton de Holanda – New Words / Novas Palabras (Adventure Music, 2007) Two remarkable instrumentalists join forces on a mandolin fest. American…
Ras Nas at Oslo World Music Festival, Norway
Ras Nas a.k.a. Nasibu Mwanukuzi, a musician and poet from Tanzania, is one of the artists at this year’s Oslo World Music Festival. The Festival,…
Fiddler’s Advocate
Christ Stout Devil’s Advocate (Greentrax, 2007) Scottish fiddler Christ Stout is one of the best players of his generation within the UK. He is part…
Kantele Intimacy
Sinikka Langeland – Starflowers (ECM Records, 2007) Although Sinikka Langeland is a Norwegian folk singer, don’t expect an album of virtuoso hardanger fiddles. Instead, Starflowers,…
Fiery Round Dances
Northern Cree and Friends Calling All Dancers, Vol. 6 (Canyon Records, 2007) The Northern Cree group, from Alberta (Canada) has become one of the stars…
An Era of Minstrels and Scoundrels Seeking Love
Espliego Cortes de Amor (Factoría Autor, 2007) Medieval Europe was a time of wandering musicians who entertained nobles and plebs alike. Spanish band Espliego has…