Category: Album reviews

Bossa Nova Around the World (Putumayo PUT 306-2, 2011) It’s not uncommon nowadays to hear the sounds of Brazilian bossa nova (and its more African…

Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwo’ole Facing Future (Mountain Apple Company BBCD5901, 1993), Alone in IZ World (Mountain Apple Company BBCD5907, 2001), and Wonderful World (Mountain Apple Company…

Carlos GoGo Gomez New Paradigm Global Music (Kidlat Records, 2011) Carlos Gomez explores the wonders of electronica and percussion in New Paradigm Global Music. The…

Paquito D’Rivera and his Panamericana Orchestra Panamericana Suite (MCG Jazz, 20100 Recorded live at Pittsburgh’s Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, Paquito D’Rivera’s Panamericana Suite spirits away the…

Telepath Crush (Telepath Music TMD2311, 2011) Crush is the latest recording by Telepath, the cross-continental musical project created by american musician and producer Michael Christie.…

Jake Shimabukuro Peace Love Ukulele (Hitchhike Records HRCD1112, 2010) Hawaiian ukulele wizard Jake Shimabukuro has released Peace Love Ukulele this month. This is a fascinating…

Gregg Allman Low Country Blues (Rounder, 2011) With a musical career that includes a stunning bevy of recordings, a founding membership in one of the…

Stewart Hardy and Frank McLaughlin Compass (Claytara Records, 2010) & Root2 (Claytara Records, 2010) British musicians Stewart Hardy and Frank McLaughlin have released two recordings…

Aurelio Martinez Laru Beya (Sub Pop/Next Ambiance NXA 002, 2011) It’s been 7 years since Aurelio Martinez’s splendid Garifuna Soul album, and a lot has…