Inna Zhelannaya Cocoon (7d Media, 2010) One of the most pleasant surprises in 2010 was Cocoon, the first U.S. release by Russian world music icon.…
Mesmerizing Cocoon
Category: Album reviews
Keith Richards and Justin Hinds and their Love for Nyabinghi
Wingless Angels II (Mindless Records, 2010) In Jamaica there is a form of African rooted music that is comprised of drums and chanting known as…
African Chicharrons
Los Chicharrons Roots Of Life (Tummy Touch Tuch2022CD, 2011) Even though Los Chicharrons have a background in dance music, they have recorded one of the…
Versatile Bandoneon
Narcotango Limanueva (independent 017, 2010) The Buenos Aires music scene seems to be full of exciting new acts that are renewing tango, taking it into…
Roots of Cuban Rumba
Enyenison Enkama Project Ecobio Enyenison (Habana|Harlem 205976, 2009) The Enyenison Enkama Projekt celebrates the African roots in Cuban music, specifically a style called Abakuá. This…
Captivating Drones and Whistles
Huun Huur Tu Ancestor’s Call (World Village 468107, 2010) The ancient art of throat singing is a cause for celebration this year. The Mongolian traditional…
Sami Travels
Wimme Saari Mun (Rockadillo Records ZENCD 2131, 2010) Finnish vocalist Wimme Saari is one of the leading figures in the art of joik music. Although,…
Deep Fried Blues
Claude Hay Deep Fried Satisfied (Ingot Rock, 2010) If I had to guess the only box Claude Hay ever put himself in was one that…
Mysterious Duality
Jayanthi Kumaresh Mysterious Duality Just Me (EarthSync, 2010) Dr. Jayanthi Kumaresh’s Mysterious Duality, out on the EarthSync label, is one giant leap into the ethereal…
Drums Are Medicine
Tony Vacca The Senegal-America Project (World Rhythms WR0601, 2006) Master drummer Tony Vacca brings together an impressive collection of American and Senegalese musicians in the…