France-based Irie Ites is a reggae label, sure, but they’re also a sound system, studio facility, promotional organization and more. Since 1999, they’ve been earning…
Feelin’ Irie
Author: Tom Orr
Tom Orr is a California-based writer whose talent and mental stability are of an equally questionable nature. His hobbies include ignoring trends, striking dramatic poses in front of his ever-tolerant wife and watching helplessly as his kids surpass him in all desirable traits.
‘Friends or Lovers’ by Brazil’s Magical Island Brings a Fresh Pop Twist to Bossa Nova”
“Friends or Lovers” by Brazil’s Magical Island takes a fairly pop-oriented approach to bossa nova. The results are lovely.
France’s Blues Corner Unveils a Sneak Peek of ‘Lonely Mile’ from Their Latest EP!
Up for some no-nonsense, passionately rendered blues music? France’s Blues Corner has got you covered with a teaser from their new EP, Lonely Mile.
Akata Kolo Orchestra Transcends Borders with Captivating Afrobeat in ‘No Pity (Radio Edit)’
The appeal and influence of Afrobeat is abundantly clear in “No Pity (Radio Edit)” by a French band called Akata Kolo Orchestra, who put their…
‘Subamos’: A Sweet and Authentic Latin Jazz Triumph Down Under
A sweet, lengthy and authentic Latin jazz jam from down under, “Subamos” is a triumph for Australia’s Paso Arriba.
Discover the Alluring Flamenco Rumba in “La Rumba de Tato” by Antoine Tato Garcia
For a true Flamenco rumba (rumba flamenca) sound that encompasses even more than the title suggests, you can’t go wrong with “La rumba de Tato”…
Emily Nicole Green Transcends Genres in ‘Thief,’ Mixing Americana and Jazz Balladry
New York City-based Emily Nicole Green straddles an artistic line between Americana and jazz balladry with “Thief,” a brilliantly aching stab at those who steal…
Alexandre Elias Presents a Familiar Yet Adventure-Seeking Bossa Nova
“Wave” is at once familiar and adventure-seeking bossa nova by Alexandre Elias, a Brazilian who knows how it should go.
Switzerland’s Celestial Ground Reveals ‘Zeitgeist’
Switzerland’s Celestial Ground has a fairly unusual but engrossing piece called “Zeitgeist,” built mainly around the sounds of a metal tongue drum.
American Artist, African Soul: Yemi Love Soars in ‘Only You (Abouboku)’
She’s an American, but Yemi Love comes across like a true African songbird on “Only You (Abouboku).” Infectious despite being a bit too short.