Carla Hassett – Quero Saber (Paulista Records, 2006) Brazil seems to have an endless supply of great musicians. Carla Rigolin Hassett is yet another name…
Carla’s Vocal Artistry
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.
Rachid Taha’s The Definitive Collection
Rachid Taha – The Definitive Collection (Wrasse 182, 2007) Hot on the heels of Diwan 2 and no doubt released to coincide with the now…
A Portrait of Marimba Masters from Pondo Land
Amampondo Amampondo – An Image Of Africa – Live In Cape Town – Umfanekiso we Afrika (Mountain Records, 2006) This enthralling DVD by South African…
Join the Bedouin Wedding
Hossam Ramzy Bedouin Tribal Dance (ARC Music, 2007) Egyptian percussionist Hossam Ramzy is doing an outstanding job by introducing international audiences to the rich variety…
Feel the Belly Dance Vibes
Oojami Boom Shinga Ling (CIA Records, 2006) Oojami belongs to the same musical school as visionary groups TransGlobal Underground and Temple of Sound. That is,…
A Reggae Icon Records in Buenos Aires
Rico Rodriguez Togetherness (Delanuca Records 45132-2, 2006) Jamaican trombonist Rico Rodriguez is a legendary figure in recent Jamaican music. Togetherness is his latest released, released…
Power of the West African Drum
Michael Markus Magbana (Magbana, 2003) Magbana is a New York-based drum and dance group composed of fourteen percussionists and dancers. Most of the instruments used…
Flowing Pipa
Cheng Yu Chinese Masterpieces of the Pipa & Qin (ARC Music, 2007) Virtuoso musician Cheng Yu specializes in the pipa and qin. In recent years…
The Ambient Beauty of Lisa Gerrard
Lisa Gerrard Silver Tree (High Wire Music, 2006) Lisa Gerrard was the breathtaking female voice behind Dead Can Dance. She is back after a few…
Early Yorubaland Recordings Resurface
Various Artists Awon Ojise Olorun, Popular Music in Yorubaland 1931-1952 (Savannahphone AFCD 010, 2006) This fascinating CD was extracted from the British Library archives. Awon…