Debashish Bhattacharya and Bob Brozman Mahima (Riverboat Records/World Music Network TUGCD1029) American acoustic guitarist Bob Brozman certainly has a knack for wonderfully unique collaborations. I’m…
Various Artists The Rough Guide To Scottish Music (World Music Network RGNET 1110, 2003) In the booklet that comes with this CD it says that…
Bayanga Bayanga(RAS Records 06076-89603-2, 2003) RAS Records, known as one of the finest reggae labels, steps a bit off their beaten path with this disc.…
Easy Star All-Stars Dub Side of the Moon (Easy Star Records ES-1012, 2003) I first learned of this project while interviewing Eric Smith of Easy…
Django Reinhardt Crazy Rhythm, 2 CDs plus booklet (Iris Music 3001 864, 2003) I’ve always been fascinated with musical prowess of guitarist Django Reinhardt. Normally,…
Steindór Andersen Rimur – Icelandic chants (Naxos World, 76031-2, 2003) Predating Christianity in the Nordic countries, the Vikings practiced a pantheistic religion and various myths…
Balbarda La Ruta de los Foramontanos (self produced, 2002) Madrid has become a hot spot for world music and contemporary folk bands. Balbarda is yet…
Susheela Raman Love Trap (Narada, 2003) Described as “more beauty and more beast,” by the BBC newcomer winner, Susheela Raman, her latest release Love Trap…
Sevara Nazarkhan Yol Bolsin (Real World/Narada, 2003) Real World Records has released some of the most beautiful music composed and sung by women. Joining the…
Faraualla Faraualla (Amiata Records, 1999 Recording/released in the US in 2001) Often times I discover incredible recordings when perusing the public libraries music shelves. On…