This report was made by Patty-Lynne Herlevi with additional information provided by Gypsy Cruz. Also known as the "Emerald City," Seattle remains an enigma to…
World Music Guide to Seattle
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.
Tanzanian “Oya Theatre Group” wins 5th Interregional Music Crossroads Festival
Brussels, Belgium – For the second year running Dar Es Salaam, the bustling Tanzanian seaport by the Indian Ocean, hosted the Music Crossroads Interregional Festival…
The Best of Caetano Veloso
Caetano Veloso – The Best of Caetano Veloso (Nonesuch 79808 2, 2003) I’m usually very skeptical of “Best of…” recordings, but this collection by Caetano Veloso,…
Dirk Powell’s Time Again
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA – Dirk Powell releases his new album today. Time Again (Rounder 0519-2) features multi-instrumentalist Dirk Powell exploring the heart of Appalachian tradition…
Urban Beat Reggae: Dancehall Massive Culture
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA – The Heartbeat label releases today a compilation titled Urban Beat Reggae: Dancehall Massive Culture (Heartbeat 116 617 755-2). It features top…
Battlefield Band Out for the Night
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA- Out for the Night is the 20th album of Battlefield Band for Temple Records and the second album featuring the talents of…
Muy caliente!!!
Ballet Flamenco Eva Yerbabuena Concert Preview UW World Music Series Meany Hall for the Performing Arts Seattle, Washington The flamenco sensation Eva Yerbabuena brings her…
Sunshine on a cloudy day
Correo Aéreo Lo Que Me Dijo El Viento (independent release) Recently the world music duo, Abel Rocha and Madeleine Sosin, better known as Correo Aéreo…
Savath & Savalas, Spectral Beauty
Savath & Savalas Apropa’t (Warp Records WARPCD115, 2004) Reading the pre-release reviews for this disc it seems like I’m the only person in the world…
The Essential Guide to Irish Flute and Tin Whistle
Musician Grey Larsen has written an impressive 480 page book dedicated to the art of the Irish flute and the popular tin whistle. Divided into…