Sharon Shannon – Live at Dolans (2006) and Renegade (2007) Two CDs by Sharon Shannon, the queen of Irish accordion music, are now out…
Accordion Groovemaster
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.
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…
Tracing the Aboriginal Songs’ Roots
Ungambikkula O Rastro do Canto (Azul, 2008) Brazilian band Ungambikkula embraces global culture and spirituality in its latest album, O Rastro do Canto. The large…
Mantra at MS Innvik in Oslo
Tanzanian musician Ras Nas aka Nasibu is ready to make this year’s summer in Oslo one of the hottest. Ras Nas with band plays at…
Bewitched by Al Andalus
Luis Delgado As-Sirr (Nubenegra) For many years, Spanish multi-instrumentalist Luis Delgado has been researching the music of Medieval Muslim Spain. He has recorded and composed…
Interview with Robert Rich, Sound Designer
Robert Rich is a multifaceted musician. He is a renowned electronic music solo artist, who uses ethnic musical instruments in his music. Rich also collaborates…
Dazzling Sounds of Aboriginal America
Several recent releases show the rich traditions of Native Americans. Father and daughter duo Jay & Tiinesha Begaye. Showing the increasing influence of intertribal music,…
Stevie Culture To Headline Island Festival, Kalamazoo June 20, 2008
San Francisco (California), USA – Since its inception, Island Festival in Kalamazoo has grown in numbers and stature. The work begins during the frigid Michigan…
Montreal welcomes the Festival International Nuits D’Afrique- July 8-20 2008
The Festival International Nuits D’Afrique is back this summer for its 22nd year in Canada’s greatest cultural mecca from July 8-20,2008. For two weeks, the…