Mariza Concerto Em Lisboa (World Connection/Times Square Records, TSQCD9060, 2007) Mozambique-born and Portugal-raised, Mariza has become arguably the most popular fado singer on the planet.…
Where Fado is at and Where it’s Been
Category: Album reviews
Rockin’ Spanish Celts
Tejedor – Musica Na Maleta (Aris Música, 2006) Alann Bique – Alann Bique (Duradisc, 2006) Tejedor is an excellent Celtic band from Asturias in northern…
Musically Gifted Offspring Honor Their Fathers
Various Artists A Song for My Father (Target/180 Music, 2007) The theme album A Song for My Father is part of an appealing new series…
The Upsetter and the Controller Ride the Trojan Horse
The Upsetter Selection: A Lee Perry Jukebox (Trojan Records, 2007) Jonny Greenwood Is the Controller (Trojan Records 06076-80565-2, 2007) For four decades Trojan Records has…
Oisín McAuley’s Superb Donegal Fiddle
Oisín McAuley Far From the Hills of Donegal (Compass, 2007) Fiddler Oisín McAuley is one of the finest fiddlers in the Irish folk music scene.…
Bewitching Flamenco Beats
Ojos de Brujo Techarí (Diquela/Six Degrees, 2006) The latest recording by Ojos de Brujo, one of the hottest world music bands, provides more of their…
Something Good is Happening in Pernambuco
Various Artists What’s Happening in Pernambuco (Luaka Bop, 2007) Luaka Bop continues its series of groundbreaking world music compilations with a collection of some of…
Eclectic Guitars
This review covers a number of guitar CDs that span several genres and nationalities. We begin with creative electric guitarist Michel Sajrawy. He plays Middle…
Zimbabwean Guitar Master Travels the World
Louis Mhlanga World Traveller (Sheer Sound SSCD 117, 2005) Guitarist Louis Mhlanga is one of the most pleasant surprises of 2006. The Zimbabwean has recorded…
One Man, Lots of Pan
Andy Narell Tatoom (Heads Up International HUCD 3122, 2007) "Music For Steel Orchestra" states the cover of this CD. What’s not apparent until you read…