Category: Album reviews

Dorothee Munyaneza Dorothee Munyaneza (Luminary Records LUM001, 2010) The name may not sound familiar, but fans of Afro Celt Sound System will recognize her passionate…

Antonio Ramos Maca Mira que te diga (Nuevos Medios NM 15915CD, 2010) After many years as a reliable Flamenco bassist, Antonio Ramos ‘Maca’ has recorded…

Hassan Erraji Awal Mara (World village, 2010) On his latest album Awal Mara, Moroccan multi-instrumentalist Hassan Erraji delivers an impressive set of reinvigorating pieces. Erraji…

Afrodita Amarte (Afrodita, 2010) Afrodita is a New York-based band led by Peruvian drummer and percussionist Hector Morales. The multinational band combines elements of Afro-Peruvian…

Jienat Mira (JNCD002, 2010) One of the most fascinating releases in recent months is Jienat’s album, Mira (CD + Blu-Ray disc), a project led by…

This year’s version of The Womeximizer contains 20 tracks. The Womeximizer 2010 features some of the artists that recently showcased at WOMEX 2010 in Copenhagen.…

Ska Cubano Mambo Ska (Casino Sounds CAS20102, 2010) Ska Cubano’s self-titled debut CD, Ska Cubano, was a clever and musically substantial mix of Jamaican ska,…

Kaya Project – Desert Phase Remixes (Interchill Records ichill cd 041, 2010) Desert Phase Remixes is a reworking of the music from the album Desert…

Spanish Harlem Orchestra Viva La Tradicion (Concord Picante CPI-32263-02, 2010) Spanish Harlem Orchestra begins a new stage in its career with its first album for…