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.…
Earthbound Systema Solar
Category: Album reviews
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…
True Life Trio’s Fine Craft
True Life Trio & Gari Hegedus Like Never & Like Always (Waxsimile Records, 2016) A cappella ensemble True Life Trio and multi-instrumentalist Gari Hegedus collaborate…
Splendid Jedid
Osama Abdulrasol Quintet – Jedid (Home Records, 2016) Jedid is an excellent album by Belgium-based Iraqi qanun maestro and composer Osama Abdulrasol. His quintet features…
A Wonderful Tribute to the Maestro Ravi Shankar
Bickram Ghosh – Maya, Bickram Ghosh’s Dedication to Ravi Shankar (East Meets West Music, 2016) Part of the East Meets West Music label’s Utsav! series…
The Beautiful Strings of Murcia
Juan José Robles – “Tiempo de espera” (self-release, 2016) Juan José Robles is a Spanish composer and multi-instrumentalist who specializes in Spanish string instruments. He…