Ladysmith Black Mambazo Ilembe: Honoring Shaka Zulu (Heads Up, 2008) Renowned South African a cappella group Ladysmith Black Mambazo pays tribute to the legendary Shaka…
Shaka Zulu Would Be Thrilled
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.
Dazzling Global Stringband
Andy Irvine and Donal Lunny’s Mozaik Changing Trains (Compass, 2008) Veteran instrumentalists Andy Irvine and Donal Lunny have recreated their Pan-European ensemble under the name…
Namgyal Lhamo’s Second Coming
As ethnic Tibetans across the globe get ready to celebrate Losar-Tibetan New Year in February 2008, Netherlands based Tibetan singer/songwriter Namgyal Lhamo gets ready for…
Call to Action
Graeme Revell Darfur Now (Lakeshore Records, 2007) For the soundtrack to the film Darfur Now, composer Graeme Revell has recorded a collection of dazzling cinematic…
Celtic Connections Opening Night Features 2007 Winners, as well as Americana, Celtica and Benbecula Night
Celtic Connections begins January 17 with the Opening Night showcasing Danny Kyle’s Open Stage Winners 2007 at 5pm at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, Exhibition Hall.…
Mongolian singer Otgonbayar Chuluunbaatar Preserves Songs of the Zakhchin People
Otgonbayar Chuluunbaatar – Zastiin Nogoodoi – Tribal Zakhchin Music of Western Mongolia (self release, 2007) Otgonbayar Chuluunbaatar has recorded an album that preserves the rich…
Seminars on Corfu and Lefkada islands by Musical Workshop Labyrinth
Musical Workshop Labyrinth is traveling to Lefkada and Corfu islands for the winter! Seven seminars will take place at these beautiful islands from January till…
Podolian Wedding
Konsonans Retro A Podolian Affair (Oriente Musik, 2007) As in other parts of the world, Ukraine has its families of musicians who entertain participants at…
Unrivaled Tambal Performer
Toni Iordache Sounds from a Bygone Age, Vol. 4 (Asphalt Tango, 2007) The Asphalt Tango label is doing a tremendous job by releasing high quality…
The Two Coasts of Afrobeat
Two Afrobeat bands based in the United States have new recordings. The Afromotive, based in Asheville (North Carolina), in the East Coast, is led by…