Trans-Global Underground
Impossible Broadcasting (Europe: Mule Satellite Records MUL01, 2004 / US: Triloka Records TRI-CD-82054, 2005)
The release of any new album by Trans-Global Underground is reason for
celebration. The finest world beat band in the planet takes its time to release
new recordings. The previous one,
Yes Boss Food Corner, came out 4 years ago.
Impossible Broadcasting was well worth the wait.
On Impossible Broadcasting Trans-Global Underground continues its travels throughout the sounds
of the globe: bhangra, Bulgarian, Gypsy, classical Indian, reggae, hip hop,
electronic dance beats, and sound collages. Unlike other groups, who sample
other artists, Trans-Global Underground
collaborates with musicians from other cultures, inviting them to their
recording sessions. Some of the highlights in this album include Trio Bulgarka (Bulgaria), Malian
rap crew Tata Pound, Hungarian musician Ferenc Balogh (who participated in
previous recordings), and the spectacular sitar solos of Trans-Global’s Sheema
Mukherjee.
[Buy
Impossible Broadcasting].
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
