Orlando Julius Jaiyede Afro (2014) Jaiyede Afro brings together the vibrant saxophone of celebrated Nigerian musician Orlando Julius and edgy British psychedelic jazz band The…
Orlando Julius and The Heliocentrics, an Explosive Mix
Category: Album reviews
Saor Patrol Fueled by Adrenalin
Saor Patrol Open Air Asylum (ARC MUSIC EUCD 2499, 2014) If you are of Scots extraction, you will enjoy Saor Patrol. No question. As a…
Ferociously Powerful Son Palenque
Son Palenque Afro-Colombian Sound Modernizers (Vampisoul, 2014) The compilation Afro-Colombian Sound Modernizers showcases some of the best material recorded by seminal Colombian band Son Palenque.…
Alejandra Ribera’s Beautifully Crafted Songs
Alejandra Ribera La Boca (Pheremone Recordings, 2014) Canadian singer-songwriter and global traveler Alejandra Ribera sings and writes primarily in English and Spanish. Alejandra spent time…
A Precious Listen into Afghan Music
Quraishi Mountain Melodies (Evergreen Music, 2014) Human beings are extraordinary creatures. We are capable of such great works, dazzling creativity, boundless charity and dig-down-deep heroism.…
Flutes and Songs from the Andes
Various Artists: Luz Marina Posada Montoya, Mauricio Vincencio, Ukamau Amerindia, Los Rupay, Juan Carlos Garcia (Artist), Niyireth Alarcon 40 Best of Flutes and Songs from…
Warren Cuccurullo and Ustad Sultan Khan’s Extraordinary Collaboration
Warren Cuccurullo & Ustad Sultan Khan The Master (Six Degrees Records, 2014) Recently, composer and musician Warren Cuccurullo pulled a rabbit out of a hat.…
Vivacious and Refreshing Mike Marshall & Choro Famoso
Mike Marshall & Choro Famoso Segunda Vez Second Time (Adventure Music, 2014) Choro, considered one of the first wholly Brazilian popular musical styles, emerged around…
Iconic Tejano Songs Get Makeover
Leticia Rodriguez Sagüita Al Bate (independent release, 2014) Leticia Rodriguez covers a lot of musical ground as a singer, musician, bandleader, dancer and choreographer. That’s…
Deliciously Moody and Potently Reflective Dirtmusic
Dirtmusic Lion City (Glitterbeat Records, 2014) Making the most out of 2012 Bamako, Mali recordings that resulted in the 2013 Troubles release, Dirtmusic is back…