Diaspora’s captivating style on Reggae Arabesque is a combination of musical styles I’ve never heard before: Arabic music with reggae. The group is formed by…
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Trendsetters from the Land of Cork Oaks
Acetre Desehario (Galileo Music, 2007) This CD arrived recently and immediately became a candidate for best world music CD of the year. Acetre is frequently…
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The CD Songs of the African Coast: Cafe Music of Liberia includes music recorded in 1948-49 by the noted ethnomusicologist, Arthur Alberts. Don’t expect traditional…
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DJ Shantel – Disko Partizani (Crammed, 2007) Ready for a raucous Gypsy party? DJ Shantel has recorded a CD that will thrill Gypsy music and…
View More Raucous Gypsy Disco PartisansA Longing for Stockholm and Lisbon
Stockholm Lisboa Project Sol (Nomis Musik, 2007) As the name of the group suggests, there is a connection between Portugal and Sweden in Stockholm Lisboa…
View More A Longing for Stockholm and LisbonLatin Alternative Innovators Breaking Boundaries
A new breed of musicians is breaking barriers in the Latin music field. Cuba is exporting some of the most creative rap in the world.…
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Musical Workshop Labyrinth is traveling to Lefkada and Corfu islands (Greece) for the winter! Seven seminars will take place at these beautiful islands from January…
View More Winter seminars 2008 by Musical Workshop LabyrinthKlubb Mantra with Mandingo Trio
The next Klubb Mantra happening is set for Friday 21st December at Verkstedet Bar in Oslo, Norway. The pan African Mandingo Trio is ready with…
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Mukele – Ubuntu (Suramusic, 2007) Argentine world beat musician Mukele crosses boundaries with a blend of powerful funk, soulful R&B vocals, jazz grooves, striking Brazilian…
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No Blues Ya Dunya (Rounder Europe, 2007) Dutch band No Blues impeccably weaves blues, American folk, jazz and Arabic music. The unusual and charming combination…
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