Fanfare Ciocărlia – It Wasn’t Hard To Love You (Asphalt Tango Records, 2021) Romanian ensemble Fanfare Ciocărlia, one of the finest Gypsy brass bands, celebrated…
25 Years of Sensational Gypsy Brass
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.
The World of Afro-Uruguayan Candombe Music
Candombe originated in Uruguay between the 18th and 19th century, developed by Africans and their descendants that were taken to South America through the slave…
Artist Profiles: Ricky Skaggs
American country and bluegrass singer-songwriter, musician, producer, and composer Rickie Lee Skaggs, better known as Ricky Skaggs, was born July 18, 1954. Skaggs grew up…
Tárkány-Kovács’ Cimbalom Treasures
Tárkány Trió – A cimbalomprímás (Fonó, 2022) The album “A cimbalomprímás” by virtuoso musician Tárkány-Kovács Bálint celebrates the Hungarian hammered dulcimer known as cimbalom. Tárkány-Kovács…
Sensational Boxed set Deep In The Woods Explores Innovative Folk Roots During 1968-1975
Various Artists – Deep In The Woods – Pastoral Psychedelia & Funky Folk 1968-1975 (Strawberry Records/Cherry Red Records, 2022) “Deep In The Woods – Pastoral…
Artist Profiles: Sofia Vaina
Sofia Vaina (Σοφία Βαϊνά) was born in Veroia, Greece in 1970. She is a Greek composer, lyricist, vocalist, arranger, pianist and violinist. She studied Special…
Exhilarating Musical Conversations Between Su-a Lee’s Cello and Folk Music Masters
Su-a Lee – Dialogues (Self released, 2022) South Korea-born virtuoso cellist Su-a Lee has created a gorgeous debut solo album of deeply gratifying collaborations titled…
Traditional Rwandan Songs with Umuduri & Ikinyuguri
Iyakaremye & Iyamuremye – Umuduri & Ikinyuguri: Songs from Rwanda (Antonovka Records, 2021) “Umuduri & Ikinyuguri: Songs from Rwanda” present the songs of Iyakaremye &…
Lucas Santtana Celebrates Paradise on Earth
Lucas Santtana – O Paraíso (NØ FØRMAT!, 2023) “O Paraíso” is the fascinating ninth solo album by Brazilian musician Lucas Santtana. The artist from Bahia…
The Delightful World of Christmas Carols by Kroke
The World of Christmas Carols (2021) presents an exquisite set of cherished tunes masterfully and exquisitely performed by Poland’s Kroke, one of the finest ensembles…