Renowned Armenian-American pianist Kariné Poghosyan has released a new album titled “Folk Themes” (Navona/Parma Recordings, 2023). The piano master selected a set of piano music…
Armenian Pianist Kariné Poghosyan Presents “Folk Themes”
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.
Artist Profiles: Innovative Vocalist Anna Colom
Hailing from Barcelona, Anna Colom is a multitalented Spanish vocalist and songwriter. Born in 1985, Colom pursued her passion for flamenco singing at the ESMUC,…
Seven-Time Grammy Award-Winner Vince Mendoza Reunites with Longtime Collaborator Metropole Orkest on Olympians
Vince Mendoza Metropole Orkest – Olympians (BMG Modern Recordings, 2023) Vince Mendoza, who has won seven Grammy Awards and been nominated 36 times, reunites with…
An introduction to North African Shaabi and Chaabi Music
Shaabi is an Egyptian musical genre. It is a form of popular working-class music which evolved from Egyptian Baladi in the second half of the…
Artist Profiles: Scottish Fiddler and Educator Iain Fraser
Iain Fraser is a Scottish fiddler and teacher with an impressive and diverse musical career. His fascination with the rhythmic and emotional capabilities of the…
Vianey Mushabizi, Master of the Ugandan Inanga
Vianey Mushabizi – Maître of Inanga: Music from Rwanda (Antonovka Records, 2022) Vianey Mushabizi, also known as Jean Marie Vianey Mushabizi, is a highly acclaimed…
Artist Profiles: Moroccan Gnawa Blues Band Bab L’ Bluz
Bab L’ Bluz is a musical group consisting of four members of Moroccan-French origin. The quartet was formed in 2018 with the intention of paying…
Korean Music & Beyond with Gamin & Ensemble
On Friday, March 31, 2023, experience Korean Music & Beyond with the captivating master musician, Gamin, and her ensemble. This mesmerizing performance showcases traditional Korean…
Inanga, the Trough Zither of Central/Eastern Africa
The inanga, also known as enanga, ennanga, ikivuvu, and indimbagazo, is a traditional musical instrument played in Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, and parts of the Democratic…
Erol Josué Expertly Fuses Voodo Chants and Rhythms with Modern elements
Erol Josué – Pèlerinaj (2023) Erol Josué’s second album, Pèlerinaj (“pilgrimage” in Haitian Creole), is an 18-track exploration of voodoo, a religion that has been…