Pavel Urkiza – Regreso a la tierra (self-release, 2022) Cuban musician Pavel Urkiza returns to his roots on “Regreso a la tierra.” It is a…
Back to the roots for Cuba’s Pavel Urkiza
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.
Kimi Djabaté Turns Pain of Childhood into Uplifting, Love-Filled Tunes on Latest Album ‘Dindin’
Kimi Djabaté – Dindin (Cumbancha, 2023) Dindin is the new album by highly talented multi-instrumentalist, composer and vocalist Kimi Djabaté. Currently based in Portugal, Djabaté…
Artist Profiles: Bluegrass Mandolinist Wayne Benson
Wayne Benson is a highly respected mandolinist in the bluegrass music community, having spent 25 years performing with the seven-time International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA)…
Artist Profiles: Cuatro Virtuosa Fabiola Méndez
Fabiola Méndez, a Puerto Rican cuatro player, educator, and composer, draws inspiration from her heritage and ethnicity in her music. Hailing from Caguas, Puerto Rico,…
Artist Profiles: Singer and Storyteller, Marya Stark
Marya Stark is a talented vocalist, composer, performer, and multi-instrumentalist. She is also a storyteller and muse, using music to explore the human experience and…
Artist Profiles: Tina Malia, the singer with a Spellbinding Voice
Tina Malia is gifted with the power to create sounds that soar and inspire. Her music transcends genres, weaving together elements of sacred chant, world…
Artist Profiles: Multi-talented Singer Ayla Nereo
Ayla Nereo is a multi-talented artist hailing from the mountains of eastern California. Her diverse background as a singer, composer, producer, dancer, and visual-poetry creator…
Brilliant Solo Piano Work by Dorantes
Dorantes – Identidad: Live in Concert- Flamenco Solo Piano (Flamenco Scultura, 2022) Dorantes, a renowned flamenco pianist, has taken a new direction in his career…
The Mandolin: A Versatile and Agile Instrument
The mandolin is a stringed musical instrument that is closely related to the lute and the guitar. It has a small, pear-shaped body and a…
Artist Profiles: Country and Bluegrass Singer Mo Pitney
Morgan Daniel Pitney, Mo Pitney, is an American country and bluegrass singer and guitarist. He was born March 24, 1993, in Rockford, Illinois. Mo began…