Titina Canta B. Leza (Sterns STCD3064, 2013) Titina, one of the great singers from Cape Verde, recorded Canta B. Leza about 25 years ago, as…
Essential Cape Verdean Album Reissued
Category: Album reviews
Stunning Pieces that Bring to Life the Shades of Flamenco
Amir John Haddad 9 Guitarras (Galileo Music Communication, 2013) Every once in a while, one hears of a news story about the relationship between a…
The Potent and Enchanting Music of Sukhawat Ali Khan
Sukhawat Ali Khan featuring Deepak Ram Laaj (Casa Ganesh Records, 2014) Steeped in a sultry mysteriousness Laaj, or Divine Grace, is the latest offering by…
Rafi El Releases Debut Album Ay de Mi
Rafi El Ay de Mi (Dutty Artz, 2014) Electronic beats, Argentine folk traditions, reggaeton, cumbia and a mix of singing and rapping define the debut…
World Music Tribute to Bob Dylan
Various Artists From Another World A Tribute to Bob Dylan (Buda Musique, U.S. release: 2014) Music is a tricksy, crafty art. Don’t let anyone tell…
The Wonder Well
John Adorney The Wonder Well (Eversound Records, 2014) The Wonder Well by multi-instrumentalist John Adorney features a collection of easy listening instrumental music with ethereal…
Sizzling Latin Sounds
Various Artists, compiled by Carlos Campos Barrio Latino 3 (George V) Latin sounds absolutely sizzle on the dancefloor, and this double CD by DJ Carlos…
Modern Gospel Music from Nigeria
Chidinma Okafor Modern Gospel Music from West Africa (ARC Music, 2009) This is a collection of gospel songs featuring Nigerian musician Chidinma Okafor, backed by…
Eggun Packs a Punch
Omar Sosa Eggun The Afri-Lectric Experience (Ota Records, 2013) Musician, composer and arranger Omar Sosa has wowed fans with such releases as Alma, Calma and…
An Explosive Re-Imagining of Chinese folk Music
Shanren Left Foot Dance of the Yi and Other Chinese Folk Rock Anthems (Riverboat Records/World Music Network, 2014) Louis Armstrong slyly pointed out that, “All…