Rob Curto’s Forró For All is a band dedicated to the sound of Northeastern Brazil’s forró pé de serra, performed with a sensibility born of…
Rob Curto’s Forró For All tours the U.S. and Canada in Fall 2006
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.
Andean /group mitimaes Working on New CD to Be Released in 2006
Peru – Andean group Mitimaes is working on its new recording, produced in its own studio in Arequipa. As usual, the album will feature Peruvian…
Niña Pastori’s Borrowed Jewels
Niña Pastori Joyas Prestadas (Sony BMG Norte, 2006) The princess of new flamenco, Niña Pastori, has a new recording out and, thankfully, it is also…
Mandela, a Mesmerizing Boxed Set
Palm World Voices – Mandela (Palm Pictures, 2006) Mandela is the latest installment of the must have Palm Pictures series Palm World Voices. The beautifully…
Daoud & Saleh Al-Kuwaity, Their Star Shall Never Fade
Daoud & Saleh Al-Kuwaity – Their Star Shall Never Fade (Magda MGD054, 2006) This double CD is a collection of rare recordings by masters of…
Fascinating Musical Travelogue of Brazil
Described as a travelogue, Moro No Brasil is Mika Karsmaki’s vision of Brazil’s music. He begins by researching the music of the Brazilian aboriginals, on…
A Master of the Slide Guitar
Lee Roy Parnell Back to the Well (Universal South, 2006) I’m not too thrilled about the music coming out of the major record labels in…
Free “All Music Is World Music” Podcasts from The World
Are there really rock groups in Tehran? Can a Soviet-era band still tear things apart in Putin’s Russia? What’s new in Brazilian music? And can…
Youssou N’Dour DVD, Live in Montreux
Youssou N’Dour Live at Montreux (Eagle Rock entertainment, 2005) Youssou N’Dour is one of the biggest world music stars up to date and has gone…
Jazz Goa launches new website
Jazz Goa has a cool new look to its website. Local talent in Goa will now be promoted internationally through artist spotlights and personal web…