Acetre Desehario (Galileo Music, 2007) This CD arrived recently and immediately became a candidate for best world music CD of the year. Acetre is frequently…
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Liberian Music in the 1950s, Songs of the African Coast Available on CD
The CD Songs of the African Coast: Cafe Music of Liberia includes music recorded in 1948-49 by the noted ethnomusicologist, Arthur Alberts. Don’t expect traditional…
View More Liberian Music in the 1950s, Songs of the African Coast Available on CDRaucous Gypsy Disco Partisans
DJ Shantel – Disko Partizani (Crammed, 2007) Ready for a raucous Gypsy party? DJ Shantel has recorded a CD that will thrill Gypsy music and…
View More Raucous Gypsy Disco PartisansA Longing for Stockholm and Lisbon
Stockholm Lisboa Project Sol (Nomis Musik, 2007) As the name of the group suggests, there is a connection between Portugal and Sweden in Stockholm Lisboa…
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A new breed of musicians is breaking barriers in the Latin music field. Cuba is exporting some of the most creative rap in the world.…
View More Latin Alternative Innovators Breaking BoundariesPorteño Afro Latin Grooves
Mukele – Ubuntu (Suramusic, 2007) Argentine world beat musician Mukele crosses boundaries with a blend of powerful funk, soulful R&B vocals, jazz grooves, striking Brazilian…
View More Porteño Afro Latin GroovesBeating At Their Own Game
Sola Akingbola – Routes To Roots: Yoruba Drums From Nigeria (ARC Music EUCD 2114, 2007) Will Clipman – Pathfinder (Canyon Records CR-7075, 2007) Many people,…
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No Blues Ya Dunya (Rounder Europe, 2007) Dutch band No Blues impeccably weaves blues, American folk, jazz and Arabic music. The unusual and charming combination…
View More Arabicana BluesScorching Double Live CD by Global Jam Band Hamsa Lila
Hamsa Lila Live in Santa Cruz (Avila Records Avila1969, 2007) American Jam bands have been drifting towards world music in recent years. The United States…
View More Scorching Double Live CD by Global Jam Band Hamsa LilaRecent Reggae and Dub 2007 Releases
The latest reggae and dub releases are a combination of reissues and new recordings. One of the essential reissues is the special edition of Bob…
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