Various Artists Gamelan from Central Java (ARC Music EUCD1902, 2004) The music on this album comes from the Indonesian island of Java. Gamelan music is…
Gamelan from Central Java
Category: Album reviews
The Rhythms of Young Namibia
Various Artists A Hand-full of Namibians (Nocturne/On the Corner OTCD 970, 2004) A Hand-full of Namibians is the first compilation of artists from the current…
Super Uba’s Dominican Country Music
Super Uba – Tierra Lejana (Iaso Records, 2003) Super Uba y su Conjunto is an inspired Dominican group specializing in son, although the group also…
The Rabbi’s Daughter
Neshama Carlebach Journey (Sameach Music NDS2004, 2004) The late rabbi Shlomo Carlebach chose music as his means of reaching people, composing thousands of songs and…
Puerto Rican Salsa Summit
Various Artists Viva La Salsa (Gold Star Music/Universal Music Latino 803 180 004-2, 2004) The top Puerto Rican salseros appear on Viva La Salsa, a…
Ethereal Memories of Brazil
Emily Burridge Footsteps in the Sand (WHWMCD 02, 2004) Footsteps in the Sand is the second CD release by British cellist, singer and producer Emily…
Abruzzi Beats
Nuova Agricola Associazione Dall’ Alente a lu Serepenne (self release four song EP CD, 2004) ‘Shta vite gne nu Teatrine (self release four song EP…
The Melodies of the Antara Andean Flute
Oscar Reynolds River of Light (Karumanta, 2004) If you love Andean pan pipes, also known as antara in Bolivia and Peru, you will enjoy this…
Moroccan Grooves
Azzddine – Massaft (Barraka El Farnatshi/Barbarity 023, 2004) Azzddine’s debut CD demonstrates the surge of creativity that is coming out from the Mediterranean region. Massaft…
Lest We Forget
Nayim Alal – Nar (Nubenegra INN1117-2, 2003) Malabo Strit Band – M.S.B. (Nubenegra INN1116-2, 2003) Yeah, I know it’s nearly the end of 2004, but these…