Swedish composer, pianist and flutist Bjorn J:son Lindh passed away on December 21, 2013 in Nora, (Örebro County, Sweden) of a brain tumor. Bjorn J:son…
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Author: 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.
Cathartic Embodiment of Nik Turner’s Space Dreams
Nik Turner Space Gypsy (Purple Pyramid, 2013) Hawkwind fans will surely enjoy Space Gypsy, the latest solo album by Hawkwind founder, saxophonist and vocalist Nik…
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Masterful Evolution of Le Orme’s Classic Sound
La Maschera Di Cera Le porte del domani (AMS, 2013) La Maschera Di Cera continues the grand tradition of classic Italian progressive rock with this…
View More Masterful Evolution of Le Orme’s Classic SoundSpanish Rock and Jazz Fusion Drummer Larry Martin Dies of Cancer
Drummer Larry Martin, a leading rock and jazz fusion drummer from Spain, died November 30, 2013 of cancer. Larry Martin was born in Madrid in…
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The Knells The Knells (New Amsterdam Records, 2013) Although innovative and groundbreaking is a term that is overused and most of the time inaccurate, in…
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Beyond-O-Matic Relations At The Borders Between (Trail Records, 2013) American band Beyond-O-Matic is one of the most attractive acts in the current progressive rock scene…
View More The State of the Art Psychedelia of Beyond-O-MaticInterview with Visionary Guitarist Steve Hillage
British guitarist and electronic music trailblazer Steve Hillage has been at the forefront of various music trends in the past decades. He was one of…
View More Interview with Visionary Guitarist Steve HillageA Darker Side of The Flower Kings
The Flower Kings Desolation Rose (InsideOut Music, 2013) Veteran Swedish symphonic progressive rock band The Flower Kings returns in late 2013 with a new album…
View More A Darker Side of The Flower KingsFareed Haque Retraces His Jazz Roots
Fareed Haque Out of Nowhere (Charleston Square, 2013) Outstanding jazz guitarist and musical explorer Fareed Haque goes back to his jazz roots on Out of…
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Interview with American Progressive Rock Maestros Oblivion Sun
Renowned progressive rock band Oblivion Sun has experienced a surge in activity with the release of a new album titled The High Places and some…
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