Troker Crimen Sonoro (independent release, 2014) Mexican band Troker defies musical boundaries. They recently showcased at world music expo WOMEX 2014 in Spain. However, what…
View More Troker’s Brass AlchemyAuthor: Angel Romero
Angel Romero has been writing about progressive music and world music for many years. Publications include Eurock (USA), Marquee (Japan), and Nuevas Músicas (Spain). He founded the websites progressiverockcentral.com and worldmusiccentral.org. Angel also produced Musica NA, a music show for TVE (Spain) featuring fusion, avant-garde, world music, new age and electronic artists.
Audiomachine’s Epic Ability
Audiomachine Remixed (Audiomachine, 2014) Music producers Audiomachine are well-known for their epic soundtracks to popular video games as well as well as movie trailers. On…
View More Audiomachine’s Epic AbilityKing Crimson’s Starless Live on TV
We feature today this 1974 French TV live performance by King Crimson with the mid-1970s lineup: Bill Bruford on drums; David Cross on violin,…
View More King Crimson’s Starless Live on TVSplendid Debut Album by Bjørn Riis
Bjørn Riis Lullabies in a Car Crash (Karisma Records, 2014) Bjørn Riis is best known as the guitarist and backing vocalist for Norwegian progressive rock…
View More Splendid Debut Album by Bjørn RiisFrench Ensemble Mizmar Releases Mixit
French band Mizmar has a new album titled Mixit. The group is now a trio, focusing on a fusion of Middle Eastern music with jazz…
View More French Ensemble Mizmar Releases MixitIluvatar Captures Emotions and Reactions to Personal Events
Iluvatar From the Silence (10T Records, 2014) American progressive rock band Iluvatar appeared in the 1990s, inspired by the second wave of progressive rock bands…
View More Iluvatar Captures Emotions and Reactions to Personal EventsBest Progressive Rock Guitarist Poll
Our November poll focuses on the best progressive rock guitarists of all time. Vote for your favorite guitarist(s) taking into account not only technique,…
View More Best Progressive Rock Guitarist PollBest Progressive Rock Keyboardist in 2014 Poll Results
After one month of voting, Progressive Rock Central’s Best Progressive Rock Keyboardist in 2014 poll results is in. The poll asked readers to vote…
View More Best Progressive Rock Keyboardist in 2014 Poll ResultsCelebrated Bassist Jack Bruce Dies at 71
Renowned British bassist Jack Bruce, who achieved international recognition as a member of trailblazing trio Cream, passed away October 25, 2014. John Symon Asher…
View More Celebrated Bassist Jack Bruce Dies at 71Pink Floyd Releases London 1966/1967 CD and DVD Set
Pink Floyd is releasing this month a 2-CD and DVD collection titled London 1966/1967 (Kscope). ‘Pink Floyd 1966-1967′ is a captivating look into the early…
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