Cecilia Gauna Aliento (STM030, 2011) One of the great discoveries of the year is Argentine singer-songwriter and composer Cecilia Gauna. She has a new album…
Musical Alchemy Inspired by Tierra del Fuego
Category: Album reviews
It’s Just That Easy Being Green
The Green Ways And Means (Easy Star Records ES 1026, 2011) I was plenty impressed by last year’s self-titled debut from The Green, a young…
World Fusion Blooms
Mawwal Sight Up (Ancient Records, 2011) One of the most interesting world fusion groups in the United States is Mawwal, a collective based in the…
Manchego Folk Innovators
Aljibe Enea (2011) Spanish folk band Aljibe has been celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Based in the Madrid region, Aljibe plays primarily renovated folk…
Maria Bethania’s Live Celebration
Maria Bethania Love Celebration Devotion (DRG, 2011) Love Celebration Devotion is a double live album by legendary Brazilian singer Maria Bethania. Recorded in Rio de…
Guitar and Mandolin Whispers
Yamandu Costa & Hamilton de Holanda Live! This remarkable live recording brings together two of Brazil’s finest instrumentalists: guitarist Yamandu Costa and mandolinist Hamilton de…
A Masterful Voyage through the Musical History of Istanbul
Dünya A Story of the City…Constantinople, Istanbul (Dunya, 2011) One of the most interesting releases scheduled for November 2011 is the two CD set titled…
Let It Glide
Damjan Krajacic Glide (Roundtone Records, 2011) Born in Zagreb, Croatia and currently based in Los Angeles, flutist Damjan Krajacic is a new name to me.…
Sounds of the Zulu Kingdom
Amagugu Akwazulu & Abalandeli Bengoma Traditional Zulu Music – Songs of King Shaka (ARC Music EUCD2340, 2011) Songs of King Shaka features music from King…
Grooving with Cotonou Club
Orchestre Poly-Rythmo Cotonou Club (Strut Records, 2011 ) Cononou Club is Orchestre Poly-Rythmo first new album in over 20 years. The legendary band from Benin…