Transkapela Klezmer Carpathian Music (ARC music, 2007 ) Polish band Transkapela specializes in the Jewish folk music of the Carpathians, which includes Poland, Ukraine, Slovakia,…
Remembering the Roving Klezmer Musicians of Carpathia
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.
Rajasthani Dreams of Spain
Various Artists From the Sitar to the Guitar (Kairos KR006, 2007) The boxed set From the Sitar to the Guitar includes a DVD and CD…
Voodoo Love Inna Champeta Land, a Winner
Colombiafrica – The Mystic Orchestra Voodoo Love Inna Champeta Land (World Music Network (TUGCD1035), 2007) This one of those occasions when an album is so…
Comprador e Imagem Part V, Conclusion: a Kaleidoscope of Brazilian Music
The Comprador e Imagem project put together by Brasil Música & Artes (BM&A) is an excellent concept: bringing a group of international music professionals,…
They Call Him Johnny Coolman
Toots and the Maytals – Light Your Light (Concord Music, 2007) On Light Your Light, Toots and the Maytals return to their roots, singing classics…
Splendid Electric Violin
Chris Murphy Luminous (Kufala, 2007) I have to admit that I am sucker for electric violin. In my teenage years I fell in love with…
Comprador e Imagem IV: Salvador da Bahía, the Land of Afro-Brazilian Grooves
The fourth and final stage of the Comprador e Imagem project took the international guests to Salvador da Bahía. Salvador is a city with a…
The Tibetan Diva Rises
Vienna, Austria – Tibetan music to western audiences have often symbolized meditative mindscapes and spirituality, often luring them into experiencing the mystical with the appeal…
A Tribute to Cuban Doo Wop Stars
Los Zafiros Los Zafiros – Music From The Edge Of Time (Shout Factory SF18589, 2007) This insightful documentary about Cuban group Los Zafiros shows the…
Evolution of Indian Music
‘I know that twelve notes in each octave and the varieties of rhythms offer me opportunities that all of human genius will never exhaust.’ –…