Afro-Futuristic Colombian band Ghetto Kumbé was founded at the end of 2014 by three musicians from the culturally rich and diverse Caribbean coast of Colombia.…
Artist Profiles: Ghetto Kumbé
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.
Artist Profiles: Vilsevind
Gothenburg-based Swedish folk music act Vilsevind brings together the Swedish Nordic and Celtic traditions. The songs are sung in Swedish, English, Spanish, Welsh, Latin, and…
Artist Profiles: Parafonè
The ethno-groove Calabrian band Parafonè has been in business since the mid-2000s. They are an effective example on how one finds inspiration in the rich…
Irresistible Igbo Highlife with a Rumba Twist
Oliver Nayoka – Club Series Chapter One (Palenque Records, 2022) “Club Series Chapter One” introduces the music of skilled guitarist, vocalist and composer Oliver Nayoka,…
Tasty Cinnamon Grooves
Canelita Sabrosa – Canelita Sabrosa (2022) American band Canelita Sabrosa (tasty cinnamon) performs a pleasurable mix of smooth Latin Jazz and Cuban rhythms with engaging…
Artist Profiles: Startijenn
Startijenn is one of the leading acts in the Breton folk music scene. The quintet performs regularly at Brittany’s festou-noz (traditional dance festivals) as well…
Extraordinary Debut Album from sitarist Jasdeep Singh Degun
Jasdeep Singh Degun – Anomaly (Real World Records, 2022) British sitar player and composer Jasdeep Singh Degun is a rising talent in world music. Although…
Artist Profiles: Jasdeep Singh Degun
Jasdeep Singh Degun was born and raised in Leeds in northern England, and still lives there. He is the second son of nonmusical parents, born…
Formidable Hard Salsa from Spanish Harlem Orchestra
Spanish Harlem Orchestra – Imágenes Latinas (Ovation Records, 2022) Spanish Harlem Orchestra, the masters of salsa dura (hard salsa) and Latin Jazz, are back with…
Masters of Groove Send a Powerful Message of Global Healing
Planet Drum – In the Groove (2022) Planet Drum, the international world music supergroup of master drummers, is back with “In The Groove”, an album…