Super Rail Band De Bamako Kongo Sigui (Label Bleu/Indigo 2581, 2003) Recent times have seen the resurgence of longstanding African bands Bembeya Jazz from Guinea…
On Track As Always
Category: Album reviews
A Musical Kaleidoscope from Hungary
Kiss Erzsi Music Deladela (Bahia Music) Kiss Erzsi Music makes fresh sounds in an irresistable kaleidoscope of musical styles, topped sparkling vocals. Led by actor/singer…
Navajo-Dine punk
Blackfire One Nation Under (Tacoho Records/Canyon Records, 2002) What is the true definition of world music? For instance, the Navajo Dine trio Blackfire, born in…
Shamanic chants & murder ballads
Wimme – Gierran (NorthSide) Garmarna – Vengeance (NorthSide) Wimme’s second CD, Gierran features both a cappella chants (Snow Grouse, Draft Reindeer and Whirlwind which were…
Lovin’ Makina Loca
Ricardo Lemvo and Makina Loca Ay Valeria! (Mopiato Music MOPI-1991, 2003) Congolese vocalist Ricardo Lemvo and his band Makina Loca are based in Los Angeles,…
As Far As
dj Cheb i Sabbah As Far As (Six Degrees Records) dj Cheb i Sabbah has returned with a recording that blends organic instrumentation along with…
Global Grooves
Global Soul (Putumayo, 2002) Euro Lounge (Putumayo, 2002) Putumayo’s Global Soul features an array of interesting personalities including France’s controversial R & B artist, Doc…
European Sounds Head East, West, Every Which Way
Orkestina – Transilvania Express (World Village 498002, 2003) Harmonious Wail – Gypsy Swing (Naxos World 76056-2, 2003) Nadya Giga and Their 101 Candles Orchestra (no…
Better Check Your Pulse
Pulse – A Stomp Odyssey – Soundtrack from the Imax Film (Six Degrees Records, 2002) There’s a lot of passion behind this global drum extravaganza,…
Brazil Up to the Minute
Various Artists – Brazilian Groove (Putumayo PUT 216-2, 2003) Various Artists – The Rough Guide to Brazilian Electronica (World Music Network RGNET 1123 CD, 2003)…