Various Artists – Tuning into the World: Slovenia (Slovenian Music Information Center – SIGIC, 2017) The Slovenian Music Information Center put together this compilation of…
Tuning Into Slovenian World Music
Category: Album reviews
Enjoyable World Music for Kids
World music for kids is a great way to introduce children to musical diversity and learn about geography and other cultures. Mainstream media provides a…
Raga Jazz from Washington DC
On All Barriers Fall (Buzkhashi Rercords, 2018), Washington DC-based Broto Roy Quartet plays original melodic pieces and improvisation, where Indian music meets American jazz. The…
Urna and Kroke, a Well-Designed Collaboration
Urna and Kroke – Ser (Urna Chahar-Tugchi / Uct, 2018) One would think that teaming up a singer born to nomadic herders on the Ordos…
Charming Vocal Works by Shirish Korde
“Ka” (Svrasa Records, 2012) is a vocal work for soprano and chamber ensemble. Here, Indian vocal forms intersect western contemporary classical music. Shirish Korde is…
Deeply Intense Indian Fusion
“Playing With Fire” (7D Media, 2918) by Deep Energy Orchestra is a great example of electric fusion, where Indian classical, progressive rock and jazz find…
Sounds of Meditation with a Global Edge
Two recent albums focus on music for meditation and relaxation. This is evocative, peaceful music used by individuals as they practice meditation, yoga, stress reduction,…
As The Winds Die Down
Kelly Thoma – As The Winds Die Down (Kelly Thoma, 2019) Part and parcel to the group Labyrinth, as well as the Labyrinth Musical Project,…
Sublimely Gracious NES
NES – Ahlam (ACT Music, 2019) Ahlam (dream in Arabic) is the beautifully-sculpted new album by NES, a trio of virtuoso musicians based in the…
Sarazino Explores Plobal Pop
Sarazino – Mama Funny Day (Cumbancha, 2018) Ecuador-based Algerian singer, world traveler and producer Sarazino has released Mama Funny Day, a toe-tapping album where he…