Tibetan singer Namgyal Lhamo’s latest music video ‘Chang Yare’-Paradise Lost is spellbinding. If you thought that Tibetan music was just about ethereal loops that blended…
Paradise Lost Namgyal Lhamo’s Sensational Video
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.
Celebrating Gordon’s Musical Treasure
Various Artists A Celebration of the Music of Gordon Duncan, A National Treasure (Greentrax, 2008) In 2007 Scottish musicians got together to celebrate the music…
Iberian Divas Dulce Pontes and Estrella Morente at World Expo Zaragoza 2008
Flamenco star Estrella Morente and Portuguese diva Dulce Pontes will perform at Expo 2008’s Anfiteatro 43 on August 3 at 11 p.m.. The show was…
San Francisco World Music Festival 2008 Focuses on Global Reeds
The theme of this year’s San Francisco World Music Festival will be "The Reeds Give Way to the Wind." In many cultures throughout the world,…
Iconic Jamaican Roots Reggae Band, Culture in New York
On August 11th, world music club S.O.B.’s will present the iconic roots reggae band, Culture. Founded in the 1970’s golden age of reggae, Culture has…
WOMAD Director Calls 2008 Festival a Success
The 2008 WOMAD world music festival in the UK has proved a massive success. Back at Charlton Park, Wiltshire for the second year, Lord Suffolk’s…
Mutual Respect
El Lebrijano Cuando Lebrijano Canta Se Moja El Agua (Rosevil, 2008) Juan Peña "El Lebrijano" is a living legend among Flamenco singers. Even though he…
Accordion Groovemaster
Sharon Shannon – Live at Dolans (2006) and Renegade (2007) Two CDs by Sharon Shannon, the queen of Irish accordion music, are now out…
Jamaican Reggae Star Stevie Culture to Grace the Stage of Reggae On The River 2008
San Francisco (California), USA – Jamaican Reggae star Stevie Culture will be performing at the return of the original Reggae On The River Saturday July…
Turiya Mareya and Charlie Chavez at the Baja Jazz Festival
Turiya Mareya and timbalero Charlie Chavez will perform at the Baja Jazz Festival2008 in Tijuana. the concert will take place July 26th at Casa De…