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…
It’s a Black Peruvian Thing
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.
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…
Score One For the Good Guys
Ensemble Kaboul Radio Kaboul(Accords Croises ACC 100, 2003) By the time the Taliban completely criminalized popular music by deciding it was an abomination before God,…
Veteran and Newcomer Big Up the Roots on New Reggae Releases, Marley Progeny Branches Out
Everton Blender – King Man (Heartbeat 11661-7758-2, 2003) Iba – Jah Lion (Mt. Nebo Records NEBO03003, 2003) Julian Marley – A Time & Place (Tuff…
Two of Brazil’s New Leading Ladies
Mylene- Mylene (Fast Horse/Ryko FH004, 2003) Daude – Neguinha Te Amo (Real World 70876 18101 2 7, 2003) Many of Brazil’s brightest musical stars have…
On Track As Always
Super Rail Band De Bamako Kongo Sigui (Label Bleu/Indigo 2581, 2003) Recent times have seen the resurgence of longstanding African bands Bembeya Jazz from Guinea…