German and Spanish players collaborate under the name Una Lengua Infinita on “Ha caido el sistema,” a finely crafted Spanish language cover of a Johnny…
Flavorful Spanish language Version of Johnny Clegg Song
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Boémia’s Accordion Fueled “Com Passaporte de Coelho”
The mainly acoustic “Com Passaporte de Coelho” is a jaunty, satisfying piece of accordion-led fun from Portugal’s Boémia.
Magnetic Convergence of Folk and Funk by Marty O’Neill
A cool mix of folk and funk, “The Queen’s Clothes – CG MIX 2” is a winner courtesy of Marty O’Neill, an American.
Global Feel and Brazilian Grooves by Pacific Time
Chattering, Brazilian-style percussion gives “The World” by American band Pacific Time a feel that’s, well, worldly beyond U.S. borders at the very least. Available…
Sodade State of Mind in Vindo Bodona’s “Dis Mois”
Cape Verde’s Vindo Bodona captures the signature sweet/melancholy feel of his homeland’s music on “Dis Mois.”
LysJoy’s Winning Combination of Jazz and African Beats
Congolese by birth and a denizen of Belgium, singer LysJoy has a winner with “Molongani,” which blends jazz, subtle African rhythm and breeze-cool vocals.
Los Cenzontles Deliver Charming Son Jarocho Crossover Song “Matanga”
American collective Los Cenzontles will brighten your day with a fusion of Mexican and Cuban variations of son called “Matanga.”
Jono Heyes and Beehive’s Striking Alchemy of West African Beats with Euro jazz
Jono Heyes and Beehive, New Zealanders, create an astounding web of sound that crosses West African rhythms with Euro jazz on “For Toumani.”
Deeply Satisfying World Fusion by Eunice Keitan
“Cobalt Sea” by multinational singer Eunice Keitan is deeply engaging global fusion of the best kind, and its blend of marimba and gamelan is only…
KC + The Sunshine Band = World Music?
Okay, the answer to the title question is no. But even if KC and his crew don’t fit the admittedly subjective “world music” label, they…