Cesaria Evora Mãe Carinhosa (Lusafrica, 2013) The great Cesaria Evora had success late in her career. That means that she didn’t record too many albums…
More Gems from the Barefoot Diva
Category: Album reviews
Utterly Dazzling Bassekou Kouyate
Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba – Jama Ko (Outhere Records, 2013) With recordings Segu Blue and the Grammy-nominated I Speak Fula to his credit, Mali’s…
Paris Combo’s Savvy Sound
Paris Combo 5 (DRG Records, 2013) With recordings like Paris Combo, Motifs, Living Room and Attraction to their credit, Paris Combo is back with 5,…
Steeped in Absolute Loveliness
Ludovico Einaudi In a Time Lapse (Ponderosa Music & Art, 2013) I’m going to stray off the path of the usual for World Music Central…
Remarkable World Fusion by Mawwal
Mawwal High Hills in the Creaving Road (Ancient Records 2012, CD) High Hills in the Creaving Road is the latest release by inspired world fusion…
Tradition and What to do With It
Iarla O Lionaird – Foxlight (Real World CDRW184, 2013) Spiro – Kaleidophonica (Real World CDRW188, 2013) The Creole Choir of Cuba – Santiman (Real World…
Fania Goes R&B
Elements of Life Eclipse (Fania Records, 2013) Eclipse is an unexpected double album from Fania Records. Most of Fania’s activities recently have been centered on…
David Arkenstone’s Symphonic Adventure Takes You Under the Sea
David Arkenstone & Charlee Brooks Lovéren (QDV Records, 2013) David Arkenstone’s latest recording is part of a multimedia project based on a mermaid love story.…
Glorious Electrotango Adventure
Bajofondo Presente (Sony Music Masterworks, 2013) It’s hard not to fall head over heels for Bajofondo’s latest Presente out on the Sony Music Masterworks label.…
Manav Gangwani’s Passion
Amaan Ali Khan and Ayaan Ali Khan Manav Gangwani’s Passion (Music Today, 2009) Fashion designer Manav Gangwani’s Passion is labelled as a unique “fashion extravaganza,”…