April Verch The Newpart (Slash Town Records, 2015) Canadian fiddler, vocalist, and stepdancer April Verch brings together a mix a North American and old world…
Timeless Songs, Very Much Alive and Relevant
Category: Album reviews
Man of Stone
Axel Krygier Hombre de Piedra (Crammed Discs Cram253P, 2015) This album by Argentine singer-songwriter is being marketed as world music. ‘Hombre de Piedra’ even appears…
Kings of American Reggae
John Brown’s Body Kings and Queens (Easy Star Records, 2013) Kings and Queens is a critically acclaimed modern reggae album by American band John Brown’s…
Fusion Closer to the Indian Classical Music Tradition
Ustad Sultan Khan, Jonas Hellborg, Faizal Qureshi World Music Friends Across Boundaries (Ninaad) This is a fusion album closer to the Indian classical music tradition,…
Music Goodies for St. Patrick’s Day 2015
St. Patrick, the revered 5th century saint, patron saint of Ireland and often thought to be the first bishop of Armagh, wasn’t Irish. According to…
Bhangra Jazz Party
Red Baraat Gaadi of Truth (Sinj Records SR12015, 2015) Gaadi of Truth is the 2015 release by Red Baraat, an American group that combines Punjabi…
Multiple Shades of Flamenco
Josemi Carmona Las pequeñas cosas (Universal Music Spain, 2011) Josemi Carmona is one of the leading figures in the world of flamenco fusion. He is…
Indian Percussion Pleasure
Sum Cultures of Rhythm (Virgin) Percussion fans, rejoice! This collaboration album is for you, with 8 tracks making for over an hour of percussion pleasure.…
Savory Vivacity of the Buena Vista Social Club
Buena Vista Social Club Lost & Found (World Circuit Records, 2015) It’s time to haul out your dancing shoes and grab those guayabera shirts from…
The Rough Guide to Blind Boy Fuller
Blind Boy Fuller The Rough Guide to Blind Boy Fuller (World Music Network, 2015) Blues enthusiasts can dance happy to the coming spring or better…