The Diverse Sounds of Iberia and Cuba at EXIB 2016 Day 2 Showcases
The EXIB 2016 opening act on May 6th was captivating Spanish vocalist and composer Lara Bello. Although she’s originally from Granada, Lara Bello is currently…
Gauche! / In Gouache ..
Given the news that we receive about Brazil daily, that the President will be impeached, that millions are sliding into poverty, that corruption is mining…
Three Continents Represented at EXIB 2016 Day 1 Showcases
The threat of rain forced organizers to move the EXIB 2016 showcase stage from the Roman Temple of Évora (Templo de Diana) to Praça do…
Savagely Hip M.A.K.U. Soundsystem
M.A.K.U. Soundsystem – Mezcla (Glitterbeat Records, 2016) Done your stretches? Done your deep breathing exercises? Well, you’re going to need them when you get an…
Les Moncada Remembering Conga Bata Master Francisco Aguabella in 2016
Francisco Aguabella was one of the greatest Latin drummers. He was a conga and bata master, a Latin Jazz orchestra leader, and composer. Francisco was…
Rounder Records Reissues Music of Veracruz by Los Pregoneros del Puerto
Rounder Records has reissued the album Music of Veracruz by Los Pregoneros del Puerto. The reissue is part of Rounder’s back catalog of world music…
The Passionate Music of Alentejo, the Focus of EXIB 2016 Opening Concert
The 2016 edition of the Iberoamerican Music Expo (EXIB) opened May 4th in Evora, Portugal. Evora is a beautiful walled city, a UNESCO world heritage…
Rounder Records Reissues Crucian Scratch Band Music by Blinky & the Roadmasters
Rounder Records has reissued Crucian Scratch Band Music by Blinky & the Roadmasters. The reissue is part of Rounder’s back catalog world music albums released…
Artist Profile: João Afonso
João Afonso was born in Maputo (Mozambique) on July 8, 1965, where he picked grew up listening to African urban music as well as traditional…
Rounder Records Reissues Tabu Ley Rochereau’s Africa Worldwide Album
Rounder Records has reissued Tabu Ley Rochereau’s et L’Orchestre Afrisa’s Africa Worldwide album. Recorded in Louisiana during an extended stay in the United States during…