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Ecstatic Voices
Posted on October 30, 2004 | No CommentsLadysmith Black Mambazo Rain, Rain, Beautiful Rain, The Very Best of (Wrasse Records WRASS 139, 2004) There can be no doubt that the collective voices of Joseph Shabalala and his... -
Norwegian Voices
Posted on October 3, 2004 | No CommentsArve Henriksen Chiaroscuro (Rune Grammofon RCD2037, 2004) Norwegian trumpeter and singer Henriksen has recorded some beautiful explorations of his two instruments, the trumpet in particular revealing tones and timbres more... -
Gentle Sound Of Argentina
Posted on October 1, 2004 | No CommentsHoracio Straijer Marimba y Bombo Legüero (Slam Productions CD 508, 2004) Percussionist Straijer calls this cd ‘music to sit and listen to’ which seems like good advice since it is... -
Rockin\’ The Casbah
Posted on September 23, 2004 | No CommentsRachid Taha Tekitoi (Wrasse Records. WRASS126X, 2004) Although originating form Algeria, Rachid Taha has been adopted by France, even being described as a ‘French superstar’ on his live CD from... -
Louisiana’s Finest
Posted on June 9, 2004 | No CommentsVarious Artists The Rough Guide to Cajun Dance (World Music Network RGNET 1139 CD, 2004) Though not much of a dancer myself, I always enjoy a tranche of Cajun music,... -
Festival In The Desert
Posted on June 8, 2004 | No CommentsVarious Artists Festival In The Desert (Wrasse Records Wrass 129D) It’s never going to be easy capturing in 52 minutes the full range of music played and the atmosphere that... -
A Live Tradition
Posted on June 7, 2004 | No CommentsKate Rusby Kate Rusby – Live from Leeds (Pure Records PRDVD 15, 2004) If you haven’t been lucky enough to see Kate Rusby in concert, this DVD will give you... -
Songs From The Back Porch
Posted on April 20, 2004 | No CommentsJolie Holland Escondida (Anti 6692, 2004) Thankfully the transition from lo-fi spare room demo to recording studio hasn’t harmed the sound or spirit of Jolie Holland’s work. Catalpa was a rare... -
Intimate Sketches
Posted on April 7, 2004 | No CommentsJolie Holland Catalpa (Anti/Epitaph 6691-2) One of the most attractive sounds on the first Be Good Tanyas CD was Jolie Holland’s voice, whether providing harmonies or featuring more prominently on... -
British Fusion
Posted on March 31, 2004 | No CommentsPentangle The Lost Broadcasts 1968-72 (Hux Records 049, 2004) I’ve never been able to make up my mind about Pentangle. were they a unique fusion quintet brimming with virtuosity or...