Åsmund Reistad – 89% folkemusikk (Lydpressa, 2021) Composer and guitarist Åsmund Reistad has released his debut solo recording, “89% folkemusikk”. The elegantly crafted album includes…
Norwegian Folk Music Recreated in New Ways
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.
Waves of Joy Presents the Fascinating World of the Bauls of Bengal
The audio and DVD set “Waves of Joy – Bauls of Bengal” is a fascinating introduction to the music and poetry of the bauls of…
Sonido Solar, New Masters of Latin Jazz
Eddie Palmieri Presents Sonido Solar by Sonido Solar (Truth Revolution Records, 2022) Highly regarded pianist, composer and bandleader Eddie Palmieri is supporting new talent in…
Deeply Felt American Roots Songs from East Texas
Stefan Prigmore – Everything Is At Least Both (Old Sheepdogs Music Group, 2022) Stefan Prigmore is an effervescent singer-songwriter with a distinct vocal style and…
Wonderful Stories by Innovative Taiwanese Band A Moving Sound
A Moving Sound – Starshine (ARC Music Productions, 2022) Groundbreaking Taiwanese band A Moving Sound is back with yet another engaging, finely crafted and accessible…
Tempest, 30 Years of Magnetic Celtic Rock
Tempest – Going Home (Celtodelic, 2022) American Celtic rock band Tempest is celebrating its 30th anniversary with the album “Going Home.” The band was formed…
Artist Profiles: Tamikrest
Tuareg desert blues act Tamikrest was formed in 2006. the band is known as “spiritual sons” of pioneering Tuareg band Tinariwen, characterized by transfixing and…
Artist profiles: Tito Rodríguez, Jr.
The son of the legendary Puerto Rican singer Tito Rodríguez, Tito Rodríguez, Jr. is one of the leading timbaleros (timbales player) and bandleaders in Latin…
Bluegrass Guitarist and Composer Billy Strings
Award-winning guitarist, singer, and songwriter William Apostol, better known as Billy Strings, was born on October 3, 1992, in Lansing, Michigan. He grew up in…
Artist Profiles: Elephant Sessions
Elephant Sessions is a progressive folk band from the Highlands of Scotland that was formed in 2012. Gigging extensively throughout the UK, they quickly built…