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Category: Album reviews

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Saharan Trance and Desert Blues

TJ Nelson February 8, 2008

Toumast Ishumar (Real World Records, 2008) You won’t find any protest CD out on the current market that is as richly worked as Tuareg band…

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Enchanted Imaginings of Impossible Journeys

TJ Nelson February 7, 2008

Razia Aziz Between Heaven and Earth Songs of Love and Devotion from India and Pakistan (Arc Music, 2008) One of the marks of a good…

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Al Andaluz Longing

Angel Romero February 2, 2008

Al Andaluz Project Deus Et Diabolus (Galileo Music, 2007) The Galileo label has been releasing some gems lately. Al Andaluz Project is a collaboration between…

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Bubblin’ Babylon

Angel Romero January 31, 2008

Infantry Rockers Boombala (Revolucion Disks, 2007) The Infantry Rockers  is a collective formed by musicians from various parts of the world (Africa, South America, the…

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Reflective Bossa

Angel Romero January 30, 2008

Vinicius Cantuaria Cymbals (Koch Records, 2008) Brazilian  multi-instrumentalist and singer Vinicius Cantuaria is able to perform a wide range of styles, from bossa nova to…

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The Meaning of the Ouds

Angel Romero January 29, 2008

Trio Joubran Majaz (Randana Rand 002, 2007) Inspired by the music of well known guitar trios, the Joubran brothers decided to do the same with…

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Nigerian Gold Rediscovered

Tom Orr January 26, 2008

Tony Allen – Afro Disco Beat (Vampisoul VAMPI 090 CD, 2007) Orlando Julius – Super Afro Soul (Vampisoul VAMPI 091 CD, 2007) My love for…

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Tibetan and Navajo-Ute Stillness

Angel Romero January 26, 2008 Tibetan music

R. Carlos Nakai & Nawang Khechog Winds of Devotion (Sounds True, 2007) Two of the best known flute players in the world music field, collaborate…

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Notes From Celtistan

World Music Central News Room January 25, 2008

Benjy Wertheimer and Michael Mandrell Notes from Celtistan (Wolf Club Music, 2007) As the title of the CD suggests, this seductive CD, recorded in concert…

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Artfully Constructed Ahenk

TJ Nelson January 24, 2008

Derya Türkan and Murat Aydemir Ahenk Volume 2 (Golden Horn Records, 2007) I can think of no better word for the captivating duo of Derya…

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