Mahmoud Fadl The Drummers of the Nile in Town (Piranha Musik CD PIR 1791, 2003) For his latest Drummers of the Nile outing (there’s been…
Let’s Hope They Stay
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.
All Joking Aside
Warsaw Village Band People’s Spring (World Village 468028, 2003) I was just a kid back in the early ’70s, but I vividly remember that at…
Serbia Served Hot
Earth Wheel Sky Band Waltz Rromano (Asphalt Tango Records, CD ATR 0303, 2003) The recently-created Asphalt Tango label made an impressive double splash last year…
And in This Corner of the Sahara…
Various Artists – The Rough Guide to the Music of Morocco (World Music Network, RGNET 1128 CD, 2004) Malouma – Dunya (Marabi Productions 46806.2, 2003)…
It’s a Black Peruvian Thing
Peru Negro – Jolgorio (Times Square Records TSQ-CD-9035, 2003) Olga Milla – Caricia (Olga Milla OM120256CD, 1996) The extent to which Africa played a role…
Make Mine a Double
Habib Koité and Bamada Foly! Live Around the World (World Village 468021, 2003) A live album by Habib Koité? Great idea. Making it a two-disc…
A Little Brazilian Night Music
Katia Moraes and Sambaguru – Live at La Ve Lee (Kufala Recordings KUF0030, 2003) Vinicius Cantuaria – Live: Skirball Cultural Center (Kufala Recordings KUF0043, 2003)…
Tunes From the Dunes
Various Artists – Oxfam Arabia (World Music Network RGNET 1121 CD, 2003) Various Artists – The Rough Guide to the Music of Egypt (World Music Network…
The Son of Man, Mon
Mark Mohr and Christafari- Gravity (Lion of Zion LZD-6527, 2003) ‘Imisi- Visions of the Father (Lion of Zion LZD-6528, 2003) Reggae is so often affiliated…
Get With The Beat
Airto Moreira – Life After That (Narada 70876-18077-2-1, 2003) Babatunde Olatunji – Healing Session (70876-18132-2-7, 2003) Airto Moreira and Babatunde Olatunji both have solidified reputations…