Boubacar Traoré – Dounia Tabolo (Lusafrica, 2017) The master of Malian blues Boubacar Traoré connects with three leading African-American blues and roots music musicians, Cedric…
Boubacar Traoré Meets the South
Category: Album reviews
Caught Up In Getting Caught Up
It is a long time since I have contributed reviews to this site. The reasons are many, varied and not a matter of public record.…
Stirring Afro-Flamenco Explorations
Raúl Rodríguez – La Raíz Eléctrica (Fol, 2017) Spanish multi-instrumentalist, composer, researcher and inventor Raúl Rodríguez has released another impressive recording titled La Raíz Eléctrica.…
Duduk Quartet Depicts the Armenian Spirit
Jivan Gasparyan Duduk Ensemble – Yeraz (Buda Musique, 2017) On Yeraz, Jivan Gasparyan presents a new, remarkable perspective of the ancient Armenian duduk. The album…
Finely Crafted A Je
Monoswezi – A Je (Riverboat Records TUG1103, 2017) Transnational band Monoswezi, led by Hallvard Godal has released another fine example of African and world fusion.…
Magnificent Cantata of Peace
Steven Chesne – Sapient: A Cantata of Peace (Brahmasong Records, 2017) American musician and composer presents a beautiful and masterfully-crafted project titled Sapient. He spent…
Astrid Kuljanic’s Croatian Jazz
Astrid Kuljanic – Transatlantic Exploration Company – Riva (One Trick Dog Records, 2017) On Riva, Croatian vocalist and composer Astrid Kuljanic combines jazz with…
Rap and Balkan Brass
Mr. Lif and Brass Menazeri – Resilient (Waximile Productions, 2017) Resilient brings together hip hop artist Mr. Lif and San Francisco Bay area brass band…
Exquisite, Timeless Jobim
Mario Adnet and Paulo Jobim – Jobim Orchestra & Guests (Adventure Music, 2017) Jobim Orchestra & Guests celebrates the music of Antônio Carlos Jobim (Tom…
Baraka’s Vision of Persian Women’s Songs
Baraka – Gole Sangam Persian Women’s Songs (Sketis Music SKMR-128, 2016) Latvian world jazz ensemble Baraka focuses on the ancient Persian ghazal tradition that…