Louisa Baileche Terra mia (Mix et Métisse, 2015) French singer-songwriter Louisa Baileche dedicates ‘Terra mia’ to her Italian side of her family. As a child,…
Italian Cradle of Emotions
Category: Album reviews
African Legends Now, Then and Now
I must admit I’m not fully up on all the latest emerging musical artists out of Africa. I can, however, call your attention to…
Genuine Sitar Delight
As ephemeral as a curling wisp of burning incense, as intricate as chasing a thread through an elaborate piece of embroidery and as lovely…
Ardent Flamenco Synergy
Argentina Sinergia (Rosevil, 2014) The 3-disc set Sinergia showcases the talent of a formidable flamenco vocalist that has taken the Spanish flamenco scene by storm.…
A Sweet Convertible Ride into a Latin Music Wonderland
Grupo Fantasma Problemas (Blue Corn Music, 2015) Music fans will know Grupo Fantasma from releases like 2001 self-titled Grupo Fantasma, 2005’s Movimiento Popular, 2006’s Grupo…
Celtic Powerhouse from the Isle of Man
Barrule Manannan’s Cloak (Wardfell Records, 2015) Barrule is a Celtic music superband formed by a trio of outstanding musicians from the Isle of Man and…
Piano and Bass Flamenco Sorcery
Dorantes and Renaud Garcia-Fons Paseo a dos (emotive EMO151, 2015) Two masters of European music got together to transform flamenco music into new acoustic music…
Senegalese Treasure Trove
Various Artists Senegal 70: Sonic Gems & Previously Unreleased Recordings from the 70’s (Analog Africa AACD 079, 2015) Analagog Africa has been releasing some of…
Zik, a Musical Journey from the Mediterranean Sea to the Depths of the Sahara
Idirad Zik (Soundfact, 2015) Zik is the first album released by Idirad, an Amazigh (Berber) trio with Algerian and French band members, established in Brussels…
The Spellbinding Sounds of Dizu Plaatjies
Dizu Plaatjies and Friends Ubuntu – The Common String (Mountain Records Mou4554, 2015) Ubuntu – The Common String is the new solo album by one…