Spundana Mudra releases Art of Transcendence series of Music Yoga Healing DVDs March 2008. the first release is a Jugalbandi live concert with Jagan Ramamoorthy,…
Indian Classical Music DVD-Art Of Transcendence-Jugalbandi
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.
Current Jazz Scene in India
Before I get into the current jazz scene in India, I would like to give you my take on jazz… Around one hundred years ago,…
French Canadian Laments and Parties
Le Vent du Nord Dans les Airs (Borealis, 2008) Canadian Le Vent du Nord from Quebec plays cheerful music that amalgamates the folk sounds of…
Devotional Global Electronica
Cheb i Sabbah Devotion (Six Degrees, 2008) One of the masters of global electronica, Cheb i Sabbah, returns to the Indian subcontinent for inspiration with…
Afro-Cuban Homecoming
Omar Sosa Afreecanos (Otá Records, 2008) Luminary Cuban keyboardist and composer Omar Sosa continuously provides a fascinating exploration of the musics of Africa and its…
Latvia Awakens
Various Artists Best of Folk Music from Latvia (Arc Music, 2008) Although I’m usually skeptical about albums titled Best of, in this occasion, the title…
Delectable Songs From A Persian Garden
Mahsa and Marjan Vahdat Songs From A Persian Garden (KKV/Valley Entertainment, 2007) Songs From A Persian Garden features a delectable collection of contemporary Persian world…
Reggae Spirits in the Material World
Various Artists Spirits in the Material World, A Reggae Tribute to The Police (Shanachie, 2008) Some of the biggest names in the current reggae scene…
Musical Workshop Labyrinth-Summer Program 2008
Musical Workshop Labyrinth (Houdetsi Crete, Greece) announces the 2008 summer seminars’ program. Twenty seminars taught by renowned musicians from all over the world will take…
Celebrating Rumi
Mercan Dede – 800 (Doublemoon DM0042, 2008) Mercan Dede’s 800 isn’t what was expected, that is to say what it’s not is the proposed fourth…