Samba Touré – Wande (Glitterbeat, 2018) Wande showcases the talent and innovation of Malian guitarist and vocalist Samba Touré. On Wande, Touré to return to…
Remarkable Malian Blues with Tama
Category: Album reviews
Saor Patrol’s Effective Mix of Scottish Music and Heritage
Saor Patrol – Battle of Kings (ARC Music EUCD2788, 2018) This magnificent new release by Scottish heritage band, Saor Patrol, examines events related to the…
Many Directions of Eyedentity
Diana Purim & Eyedentity – Many Bodies, One Mind (Eyedentity Music, 2018) Although Many Bodies, One Mind has world music connections, it is an uneven…
Fatoumata Diawara Seeking Wider Appeal
Fatoumata Diawara – Fenfo (Shanachie, 2018) Fenfo is the second solo album by Malian vocalist, songwriter, guitar player and actress Fatoumata Diawara. She is undoubtedly…
Enticing Hungarian Trad Fusion
Kerekes Band – Fel a Kalappal (Szerzoi Kiadas, 2008) Fel a Kalappal (Hats On!) is an excellent release by innovative Hungarian act Kerekes Band. The…
Rise of the Shamstep
47Soul – Balfron Promise (Cooking Vinyl, 2018) Balfron Promise is an album by 47Soul, a shamstep band that has been getting a lot of attention…
Hemdem, A Celebration of Innovative Turkish String Music
Sinan Cem Eroğlu and Muhlis Berberoğlu – Hemdem (Ahenk Müzik, 2018) Hemdem is a remarkable album by two extraordinary Turkish multi-instrumentalists. The two virtuoso artists…
Delightful Contemporary Finnish Folk Music from Kardemimmit
Kardemimmit – Kesäyön valo – Midnight Sun (Kardemimmit, 2018) Midnight Sun is the fifth album by highly talented Finnish female ensemble Kardemimmit. The quartet delivers…
Heartfelt Romantic Reggae by Sadiki
Sadiki – Blue Mountain Acoustic (Skinny Bwoy Records, 2018) Blue Mountain Acoustic is the fifth album by Sadiki, a popular Jamaican vocalist, songwriter and producer.…
Ensemble Novo Lured by Brazil
Ensemble Novo – Who Saw You Then, Who Sees You Now (Frosty Cordial Music, 2017) Who Saw You Then, Who Sees You Now is a…