Hossam Ramzy Bedouin Tribal Dance (ARC Music, 2007) Egyptian percussionist Hossam Ramzy is doing an outstanding job by introducing international audiences to the rich variety…
Join the Bedouin Wedding
Category: Album reviews
Feel the Belly Dance Vibes
Oojami Boom Shinga Ling (CIA Records, 2006) Oojami belongs to the same musical school as visionary groups TransGlobal Underground and Temple of Sound. That is,…
A Reggae Icon Records in Buenos Aires
Rico Rodriguez Togetherness (Delanuca Records 45132-2, 2006) Jamaican trombonist Rico Rodriguez is a legendary figure in recent Jamaican music. Togetherness is his latest released, released…
Power of the West African Drum
Michael Markus Magbana (Magbana, 2003) Magbana is a New York-based drum and dance group composed of fourteen percussionists and dancers. Most of the instruments used…
Flowing Pipa
Cheng Yu Chinese Masterpieces of the Pipa & Qin (ARC Music, 2007) Virtuoso musician Cheng Yu specializes in the pipa and qin. In recent years…
The Ambient Beauty of Lisa Gerrard
Lisa Gerrard Silver Tree (High Wire Music, 2006) Lisa Gerrard was the breathtaking female voice behind Dead Can Dance. She is back after a few…
Wake the Town
Kobo Town Independence (Kobo 001, 2006) I sought out this CD on a whim, having read a positive review elsewhere. I expected it to at…
Early Yorubaland Recordings Resurface
Various Artists Awon Ojise Olorun, Popular Music in Yorubaland 1931-1952 (Savannahphone AFCD 010, 2006) This fascinating CD was extracted from the British Library archives. Awon…
Exploring Jazz and Moroccan Roots
Malika Zarra – On the Ebony Road (independent, 2006) North African music continues to venture into new forms. Moroccan jazz singer Malika Zarra mixes Moroccan…
Brazilian Beauties, Musical Marvels
Bebel Gilberto – Momento (Ziriguiboom/Six Degrees 657036 1133-2, 2007) CeU – CéU (Urban Jungle Records/Six Degrees 657036 1129-2, 2006) No one needs to bring sexy…