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Sahara Groove 2

Madanmohan Rao July 19, 2011 No Comments

Various Sahara Groove 2 (Arc Music) This is a terrific compilation of music from North Africa. The 11 tracks make for over an hour of…

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The Return of Kar Kar

Tom Orr July 17, 2011 No Comments

Boubacar Traore Mali Denhou (Lusafrica 562492, 2011) Hard to believe it’s been six years since Boubacar Traore’s quietly stunning Kongo Magni CD, but Kar Kar…

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Delicious Romp through the New Quebecois Sound

TJ Nelson July 16, 2011 No Comments

Genticorum Nagez Rameurs (Mad River Records, 2011) Looking to kick up your heels this summer with a little Quebecois flair? Look no further than the…

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How Sweet It Is

Tom Orr July 15, 2011 No Comments

Samba Mapangala & Orchestra Virunga Maisha Ni Matamu (Life Is Sweet) (Virunga Records VR003, 2011) Still supple, spine tingling and, yes, sweet after 30 years…

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Colossal Ethiopian Dub

TJ Nelson July 10, 2011 No Comments

Dub Colossus Addis Through the Looking Glass (Real World, 2011) Following up on their 2008 debut recording In a Town Called Addis, Dub Colossus is…

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Belarusian Masters of Ethno Fusion

Angel Romero July 8, 2011 No Comments

Troitsa Zimachka (VIGMA 3666-1, 2011) Belarusian trio Troitsa released their vibrant sixth album “Zimachka” (“Winter”) this year. Troitsa combines the rich folk music traditions of…

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Captivating Collection of Ghazals

TJ Nelson July 7, 2011 No Comments

Pooja Goswami Pavan How Shall I Say? (Innova 232, 2011) If you listen carefully there are some surprising sound coming from Minneapolis, Minnesota – Indian…

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Stellar Addition to the Tuareg Musical Collective

TJ Nelson July 6, 2011 No Comments

Terakaft Aratan N Azawad (World Village, 2011) Looking for that kick of blazing guitars and desert rhythms? Well, look no further as Terakaft has rolled…

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Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash – Reincarnation

Madanmohan Rao July 4, 2011 No Comments

Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash Reincarnation (Music Today) Ayaan Ali Bangash and Amaan Ali Bangash are the sons of sarod maestro Ustad Amjad…

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Anderson’s New World

Angel Romero July 4, 2011 No Comments

Jon Anderson Survival & Other Stories (Gonzo Media Group, 2011) Jon Anderson, the legendary vocalist for progressive rock band Yes, was ill for a few…

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