Radmilla Cody – K’é Hasin (Canyon Records CR-6542, 2016) Diné (Navajo) singer, songwriter and community activist Radmilla Cody presents a collection of mostly a cappella…
Enduring Kinship and Hope Navajo Songs
Category: Album reviews
The Klezmatics Back to Roots
The Klezmatics – Apikorsim/Heretics (World Village, 2016) The Klezmatics, the grand masters and innovators of klezmer music continue to charm with their new album, Apikorsim/Heretics.…
Latin Changeups
I’ve long contended that Latin music (something of a loaded term) was the first world music (ditto) to catch on in a big way. Even…
Startijenn‘s Live Osmosis
Startijenn – Live Paker Tour (Paker Prod. 22, 2016) This album gives the listener the opportunity to experience Startijenn, one of the finest Breton acts…
Earthbound Systema Solar
Systema Solar – Rumbo a tierra (Nacional Records/ Polen Records, 2017) Rumbo a tierra is the third album by one of Colombia’s most exciting acts.…
Hanitra’s Songs from Madagascar
Hanitra – Songs from Madagascar – Lasa (ARC Music EUCD2688, 2017) A frequent complaint from listeners about world music releases is that they are too…
Coisas que a gente sente
Rao Kyao – “Coisas que a gente sente” (Get! Records, 2012) Acclaimed Portuguese flute virtuoso Rao Kyao has been involved in numerous cross-genre projects, ranging…
Splendid Celtic Suites
Máiréad Nesbitt – Hibernia (Cosmic Trigger, 2016) This is the second solo album by celebrated Irish violinist, composer and instrument maker Máiréad Nesbitt. For over…
Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad Makes It Better
Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad – Make It Better (Rootfire Cooperative, 2016) Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad is one of the most interesting groups I’ve…
Brazilian Jazz with a Great Groove
Brazzamerica – Brazzamerica (indie release, 2016) As the name implies, this trio plays a mix of Brazilian music and influences from the United States. It’s…