The Ano Nobo Quartet – The Strings of São Domingos (Ostinato Records, 2022) The Strings of São Domingos presents the work of four guitar masters…
The Ano Nobo Quartet: The Strings of São Domingos
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: Mahsa Vahdat
Iranian singer Mahsa Vahdat was born October 29, 1973 in Tehran, Iran. She is a leading Persian classical vocalist and world music artist. Mahsa Vahdat…
Artist Profiles: DakhaBrakha
DakhaBrakha (meaning “give and take”) is a quartet from Kyiv, Ukraine, that was formed in 2004 at the Kyiv Center of Contemporary Art by the…
Reggae Spotlight, March 2022
Groundation American reggae band Groundation has released the title track from its upcoming new studio album, One Rock. The song features fuzzed out electric guitar…
Jovica Ivanović with the Ukrainian Chamber Orchestra
Jovica Ivanović – Piazzolla & Galliano (Navona Records, 2020) Renowned Serbian-Austrian classical accordionist Jovica Ivanović released “Piazzolla & Galliano” in 2020. Her selected works from…
Artist Profiles: Los Calvos
Los Calvos (the baldheaded) was formed in Caracas, Venezuela, in 1967 by musician and bandleader Ray Pérez. It was an ensemble that sounded different to…
Yohann Le Ferrand Reveals “Konya” Video Featuring Mamani Keita
French world music guitarist and producer Yohann Le Ferrand teamed up with Malian powerhouse Mamani Keita on the Bambara-rooted song “Konya”. The song appears on…
Artist Profiles: Manuel Maio
Portuguese multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and composer Manuel Maio performs music grounded in Portuguese traditions as well as chamber and world music. After graduating as a violinist…
Solomon Islands artist Charles Maimarosia releases new single ‘Haiamasina’
The new single “Haiamasina” (English translation: ‘Loving’) from Solomon Islands musician Charles Maimarosia, is a love poem that exemplifies ‘Are’Are customs and traditions. “Haiamasina” (Wantok…
Artist Profiles: Marjan Vahdat
Iranian singer Marjan Vahdat was born in 1976 in Tehran. She has performed as an independent singer and musician since 1995. Marjan has presented her…