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…
Saharan Trance and Desert Blues
Category: Album reviews
Enchanted Imaginings of Impossible Journeys
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…
Al Andaluz Longing
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…
Bubblin’ Babylon
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…
Reflective Bossa
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…
The Meaning of the Ouds
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…
Nigerian Gold Rediscovered
Tony Allen – Afro Disco Beat (Vampisoul VAMPI 090 CD, 2007) Orlando Julius – Super Afro Soul (Vampisoul VAMPI 091 CD, 2007) My love for…
Tibetan and Navajo-Ute Stillness
R. Carlos Nakai & Nawang Khechog Winds of Devotion (Sounds True, 2007) Two of the best known flute players in the world music field, collaborate…
Notes From Celtistan
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…
Artfully Constructed Ahenk
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…