Shemekia Copeland Never Going Back (Telarc Blues, 2009) More often than not it’s the bluesmen that attract a lot of attention in the music world.…
Burning Heart of a Blueswoman
Category: Album reviews
Sursumcorda Essence
SurSumCorda L’albero Dei Bradipi (Passion records, 2007) Italian band Sur Sum Corda presents a collection of captivating songs that blend Italian folk, Mediterranean ambiance and…
Mythical Journey
Ancient Future Planet Passion: Mythical Stories of Love Around the World (Ancient Future Music, 2009) The sumptuously crafted, exotic fusion extravaganza Planet Passion by Ancient…
Contemporary Kora Master from Gabu
Nino Galissa Africa Today (Griotsound, 2008) Kora player Bubacar Galissa Kouyaté (stage name: Nino Galissa) comes from Guinea Bissau. Although located in West Africa, surrounded…
Putumayo Presents India
Various Artists Putumayo Presents: India (Putumayo World Music, 2009) Putumayo World Music has embraced the kaleidoscope of colors of India with its upcoming release of…
Beacon of Hope
Multiple Artists Music Crossroads Interregional Festival 2008 Malawi (Jeunesses Musicales International, 2008) For 13 years the Music Crossroads Interregional Festival has reached out to thousands…
Embracing Pacifism
Mad Sheer Khan DemoNcracy (2008) The latest recording by Mad Sheer Khan demonstrates the bipolar relationship many people across the world have with the United…
Getting Chummy With Chamame
Chango Spasiuk Pyandi – Los Descalzos (World Village 468083, 2009) If it’s Argentinean and involves a squeezebox, don’t instantly think tango. Think also chamame, an…
Louder and Faster
Kal Radio Romanista (Asphalt Tango, 2009) Nearly three years after their self titled, debut album, Kal, the boys in black – are back. Louder, faster…
Counting Blessings
Blessings Nqo Mbube and Gospel from Southern Africa (ARC Music EUCD 2199, 2009) I suppose a guy with a name like Blessings Nqo is pretty…