Juan José Robles – “Tiempo de espera” (self-release, 2016) Juan José Robles is a Spanish composer and multi-instrumentalist who specializes in Spanish string instruments. He…
The Beautiful Strings of Murcia
Tag: Spanish music
La Banda Morisca Announces American Tour
Spanish world music sensation La Banda Morisca will be on tour in the United States during November 2017. “The Algarabya” Tour will showcase the…
Acclaimed Spanish ensemble La Banda Morisca to Perform at Roulette in Brooklyn
La Banda Morisca, one of Spain’s finest world music acts, is set to perform on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Roulette in New York City.…
WOMEX 2016 Opened Yesterday in Santiago de Compostela with a Tribute to Spanish Music
World music expo, WOMEX, opened yesterday in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. The trade fair this year includes 291 booths from companies around the world. The…
Galician Land of Dreams
Fuxan Os Ventos – Terra De Soños (Fol Musica, 2016) This is a special re-edition of the Fuxan Os Ventos’ album originally released in 2009.…
Tradition and Getting Around it
Being a self-styled traditionalist doesn’t mean my musical tastes are so staunch that I shun any sonic adventurousness that steps over traditional boundaries. Cross the…
Suitcases Express Iberian Music Tales
Kepa Junkera & Sorginak – Maletak (Fol, 2016) Accordion player Kepa Junkera and his regular companions Sorginak have released one of Kepa’s finest albums in…
Flamenco Guitar Sensation Amós Lora to Perform Today in Madrid
Young flamenco guitarist Amós Lora, one of the best guitarists of his generation, will perform today, July 21 as part of the Estío concerts in…
Old Time Music Traditions of Castilla-La Mancha
(Arc Music EUCD2635, 2016) Spanish folk music band Vigüela specializes in traditional music from the Castilla-La Mancha region. Unlike other Spanish groups who have modernized…
Music Inspired By Legends and Mythologies of Female Beings
Ana Alcaide – Leyenda (ARC Music EUCD2647, 2016) Ms. Alcaide sets high hurdles for herself. Beginning a few years ago when she mastered the Swedish…