Mariah Parker Sangria (Ancient Future, 2009) Let’s not judge books by their cover. Therefore, forget about the amateurish cover exhibited by Sangria, the first recording…
American Pianist Debuts on the Right Footing
Category: Album reviews
Connecting Poland’s Forgotten Ancestors to the Youngest Generations
Warsaw Village Band Infinity (Barbes Records; April 7th) Poland’s Warsaw Village Band has become one of the most significant folk bands in eastern Europe. The…
Stunning Australian Roots Amalgamation
Jaliya Passion
Abdoulaye “Djoss” Diabate – Sara (Completely Nuts Records, 2009) Abdoulaye “Djoss” Diabate’s Sara, set for release on April 14, 2009 on Completely Nuts Records, is…
Ukulele Powerhouse
Jake Shimabukuro Live (Hitchhike Records, 2009) Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro has taken the venerable small Hawaiian musical instrument to new heights. Shimabukuro is one of…
Fine Timber
Maria Jonsson, Ian Carr and Mikael Marin Timber! (Nordic Traditions, 2007) Fiddlers Maria Jonsson and Mikael Marin met guitarist Ian Carr in 1997 at Musikmuseet…
Celebrating the Cumbia de Austin
Grupo Fantasma Sonidos Gold (Aire Sol Records, 2008) Cumbia has traveled far. The Afro-Colombian genre became popular in Mexico, where it has become a common…
Living the Highlife
Various Artists Miliki Music: Society Sounds of 60’s Lagos (Mulatta Records, 2008) One of the greatest effects of the Buena Vista Social Club phenomenon is…
Daring Fulas
Fula Flute Mansa America (Completelly Nuts Records, 2008) There are several flutes in the world that have special charm because of the beauty of their tones.…
Kabylian Essence
Moh Alileche In Memory of a Hero (Flag of Freedom Records, 2009) Berber musician and activist Moh Alileche returns with In Memory of a Hero,…