Various Artists – Reggae Gold (Hip-O Records/Universal) This hefty double album packs 30 tracks of fine reggae music, especially from the early years of this…
Reggae Gold
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Flamenco Mischief
Ricardo Diaz Travesuras (Blue Light Records, 2010) What do you do when you want to absorb the soul of flamenco, go to Jerez, of course.…
Music from the Coffee Lands
Music from the Coffee Lands (Putumayo) This compilation is a great mix of beverage tour and chillout music. As with related compilations such as Music…
Best of Hisham Abbas
Hisham Abbas Best of (EMI) Egyptian singer Hisham Abbas is probably best known for his hit song Nari Nari, part of which was shot in…
Recontra Locos Latinos
Pachanga Recontra Locos Latinos (Times Music) This is a high-energy reggaeton album featuring Puerto Rican group Pachanga. Their album Loco and single Close to You…
Round Dance Gifts
Randy Wood The Gift of Life: Round Dances & Songs of the Native Road (Canyon Records CR-6430, 2011) Cree singer-songwriter Randy Wood has a new…
Traore’s Finely Drawn Musical Map
Boubacar Traore Mali Denhou (Lusafrica, 2011) There must be something in the air of Mali in order to produce such extraordinary talents like Ali Farka…
Tapestry of Asia’s Rich Musical Diversity
Ancient Future Asian Fusion (Narada, 1993) This superb album is a wonderful tapestry of Asia’s rich musical diversity. Featured guest musicians include Zhao Hui, China’s…
Kale on Fire
Karsh Kale Cinema (Six Degrees, 2011) Karsh Kale returns with Cinema, an album where he casts a net for a wider audience. If you are…
Master Conguera
Janine Santana “Soft As Granite” Soft As Granite by conga player (conguera) and band leader Janine Santana is a must have CD in your Latin…