Dwight McCall Never Say Never Again (Rural rhythm Records, 2007) Bluegrass music is one of the world music genres that is native to the United…
The Grass is Blue in Silver Spring
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.
Klezmer Wanderings
Roby Lakatos – Klezmer Karma (Avanti Classic, 2006) Budowitz – Budowitz Live (Golden Horn, 2007) Klezmer music has grown in popularity in Central Europe and…
Salsa from India
The Brown Indian Band’s indo-jazz salsa track ‘Deshi Salsa’ has reached a phenomenal number of downloads worldwide. Checkout the track featured at a French salsa…
Carla’s Vocal Artistry
Carla Hassett – Quero Saber (Paulista Records, 2006) Brazil seems to have an endless supply of great musicians. Carla Rigolin Hassett is yet another name…
Rachid Taha’s The Definitive Collection
Rachid Taha – The Definitive Collection (Wrasse 182, 2007) Hot on the heels of Diwan 2 and no doubt released to coincide with the now…
A Portrait of Marimba Masters from Pondo Land
Amampondo Amampondo – An Image Of Africa – Live In Cape Town – Umfanekiso we Afrika (Mountain Records, 2006) This enthralling DVD by South African…
Join the Bedouin Wedding
Hossam Ramzy Bedouin Tribal Dance (ARC Music, 2007) Egyptian percussionist Hossam Ramzy is doing an outstanding job by introducing international audiences to the rich variety…
Feel the Belly Dance Vibes
Oojami Boom Shinga Ling (CIA Records, 2006) Oojami belongs to the same musical school as visionary groups TransGlobal Underground and Temple of Sound. That is,…
A Reggae Icon Records in Buenos Aires
Rico Rodriguez Togetherness (Delanuca Records 45132-2, 2006) Jamaican trombonist Rico Rodriguez is a legendary figure in recent Jamaican music. Togetherness is his latest released, released…
Power of the West African Drum
Michael Markus Magbana (Magbana, 2003) Magbana is a New York-based drum and dance group composed of fourteen percussionists and dancers. Most of the instruments used…