Category: Album reviews

Zuzana Homolová Tvojej duši zahynúť nedám (Slnko Records SZ 0017 2 331, 2005) Slovak singer Zuzana Homolová is a renowned folk singer in her country.…

Frank London’s Klezmer Brass Allstars Carnival Conspiracy (Piranha CD-PIR1902, 2006) When he’s not trumpeting with the Klezmatics, composing scores or guesting on recordings, Frank London…

Corou De Berra Maschi, Femmine and Cantanti (Forrest Hill Records, 2005) Corou De Berra hails from Berra in the (southern) French Alps and the 7-person…

London (UK) – Fantazia has recorded Mul Sheshe, one of the most exciting North African fusion albums in recent years. Unlike some who stick to…

(Trojan/Sanctuary 06076-80548-2, 2005) Lyn Taitt & the Jets – Hold Me Tight: Anthology 65-73 (Trojan/Sanctuary 06076-80543-2, 2005) The evolution of Jamaican popular music from ska…

Marta Topferova La Marea [The Tide] (World Village 468040, 2005) I had never heard of Marta Topferova until recently when I received an e-mail about…

Moacir Santos and Various Artists Choros & Alegria (Adventure Music AM1022 2, 2005) Following the success of the critically acclaimed CD Ouro Negro, producers Mario…

Reloaded is the title of the new CD by Rubén Ramos, the contrast of different styles fluctuating between conjunto, norteño, cumbia, salsa and polka is…

Vikas Gupta A Journey (Sense World Music, 2005) I had one of those deja vu experiences upon receiving Sitarist Vikas Gupta’s debut release, A Journey…