Adédèjì – Yoruba Odyssey (One World Records, 2022) “Yoruba Odyssey” is the third album by the fantastic Nigerian singer, guitarist and composer Adedeji Adetayo, better…
Thrilling Yoruba Funk and Afrobeat by Adédèjì
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 Finely Crafted Music of Ruken Yılmaz
Ruken Yılmaz – Sê Çiya (self-release, 2022) “Sê Çiya” is the new album by Ruken Yılmaz, one of the most talented vocalists in Turkey’s Kurdish…
Colorful and Appealing American Roots Music by Damn Tall Buildings
Damn Tall Buildings – Sleeping Dogs (Damn Tall Buildings, 2022) “Sleeping Dogs” is the third album by American roots music band Damn Tall Buildings. The…
Folkoteque, an encounter of Clarinet and Accordion
Antolí/Todorovski – Folkoteque (Tongrube Records, 2022) “Folkoteque” presents the international duo of Vienna-based Spanish clarinetist Oscar Antoli and Serbian accordionist Miloš Todorovski. The album features…
New Beginnings for Slagr
Slagr – Linde (Hubro, 2022) Norwegian trio Slagr released its sixth album “Linde” in 2022. It features exquisite music created in a time of new…
Peruvian Carnival Music on Guitar
Peruvian guitarist Rolando Carrasco Segovia has released the album “Carnaval en los Andes Peruvian Guitar” (self release, 2022) Carrasco describes how the “Carnival” festivities were…
Tone of Voice Orchestra Travels Beyond Scandinavian Folk Music
Tone of Voice Orchestra – Tone of Voice Orchestra (Stunc Records / Sundance Music Aps, 2022) Danish outfit Tone of Voice Orchestra is a talented…
The Timeless Charm of Lili Boniche
Lili Boniche – Trésors De La Chanson Judéo-Arabe (World Village, 2014) This fascinating compilation features several recordings by Sephardic Algerian singer Lili Boniche made between…
Minyo Crusaders Captured Live in the Netherlands
Minyo Crusaders – Live At Le Guess Who? (Mais Um, 2021) Celebrated Japanese band Minyo Crusaders recorded “Live At Le Guess Who?” in 2019 at…
Saath Saath, Trailblazing Ragas by Purbayan Chatterjee & Rakesh Chaurasia
Purbayan Chatterjee & Rakesh Chaurasia – Saath Saath (2022) Indian sitar maestro and composer Purbayan Chatterjee has teamed up with his friend, flute virtuoso and…