Otgonbayar Chuluunbaatar – Zastiin Nogoodoi – Tribal Zakhchin Music of Western Mongolia (self release, 2007) Otgonbayar Chuluunbaatar has recorded an album that preserves the rich…
View More Mongolian singer Otgonbayar Chuluunbaatar Preserves Songs of the Zakhchin PeopleAuthor: Angel Romero
Seminars on Corfu and Lefkada islands by Musical Workshop Labyrinth
Musical Workshop Labyrinth is traveling to Lefkada and Corfu islands for the winter! Seven seminars will take place at these beautiful islands from January till…
View More Seminars on Corfu and Lefkada islands by Musical Workshop LabyrinthPodolian Wedding
Konsonans Retro A Podolian Affair (Oriente Musik, 2007) As in other parts of the world, Ukraine has its families of musicians who entertain participants at…
View More Podolian WeddingUnrivaled Tambal Performer
Toni Iordache Sounds from a Bygone Age, Vol. 4 (Asphalt Tango, 2007) The Asphalt Tango label is doing a tremendous job by releasing high quality…
View More Unrivaled Tambal PerformerThe Two Coasts of Afrobeat
Two Afrobeat bands based in the United States have new recordings. The Afromotive, based in Asheville (North Carolina), in the East Coast, is led by…
View More The Two Coasts of AfrobeatUnderground Turkish Grooves
On the compilation Import Export a La Turka – Turkish Sounds From Germany (TRIKONT CD US-0373, 2007), DJ Ipek Ipekgioglu showcases the music of the…
View More Underground Turkish GroovesFlamenco from the Old and New Worlds
Gazpacho Andalú Flamenco de vuelta e ida (Gazpacho Andalú, 2006) New York-based band Gazpacho Andalú surprises with its fiery delivery of Nuevo Flamenco. This is…
View More Flamenco from the Old and New WorldsChinese Silhouettes
Three CDs released in 2007 focus on virtuoso musicians from China. The Silk String Quartet, formed by four skilled performers is regarded by some as…
View More Chinese SilhouettesElectrifying Early Rail Band
Rail Band Soundiata, Rail Band 1 (Sterns Africa, 2007) The Rail Band is one of those indispensable groups that served as a musical school for…
View More Electrifying Early Rail BandStunning Indonesian Fusion
Simak Dialog Patahan (Moonjune Records, 2007) Simak Dialog is an inspired Indonesian band that follows the venerable tradition of fusion, adding an new element: Indonesian…
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