Born in Lomé, Togo, Serge Dogo (better known as DOGO)moved to the U.S. and settled in the Washington, DC area in the 2000s, where he…
Artists Profiles: DOGO
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 Cuban Grooves of Lo Ke Ba
Lo Ke Ba – Delirio (Yeti Boy Records, 2022) Lo Ke Ba has released “Delirio”, an album of original Cuban music that features a tasty…
Artist Profiles: Meszecsinka
Meszecsinka (pronounced “Mesetchinka”) is one of the leading Hungarian world music bands. The group combines folk music traditions from Hungary and Bulgaria with throat singing,…
The Beauty of Willow Flutes and the Songbirds of Norway
Hans Fredrik Jacobsen – Svadilja (Heilo, 2022) Distinguished Norwegian multi-instrumentalist Hans Fredrik Jacobsen focuses on the delightful sounds of the willow flute on his fifth…
Artist Profiles: Hans Fredrik Jacobsen
Award-winning artist Hans Fredrik Jacobsen was born September 8, 1954, in Risør, Aust-Agder, southeastern Norway. He is a renowned Norwegian folk music multi-instrumentalist, composer, and…
Fantastic Boxed Set by Legendary Folk-Rock Pioneers, Pentangle
Pentangle – Through The Ages 1984-1995 (Cherry Red, 2022) Through The Ages 1984-1995 is a must-have 6 CD boxed set that includes the superb reunion…
Lodestar Trio’s Bach To Folk
Lodestar Trio – Bach To Folk (Naxos, 2022) Bach To Folk is the fascinating debut album by Lodestar Trio, a groundbreaking ensemble that includes Max…
Hodíla ízba Explores rites of passage
Hodíla ízba – Rites (hodíla ízba, 2022) Russian band Hodíla ízba dedicates its latest album “Rites” to traditional rites of passage. The songs narrate the…
Miguel Zenón‘s Vision of the history of the American Continents
Miguel Zenón – Música de Las Américas (Miel Music, 2022) “Música de Las Américas” (Music of the Americas), the latest album from acclaimed Puerto Rican…
Artist Profiles: Sister Sadie
Acclaimed bluegrass band Sister Sadie was formed in 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee. The all-femalemembers range from acclaimed veterans to rising newcomers, who have won individual…