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Category: Album reviews

Marcos Coll - Nómade cover artwork
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Galician Roots to Mexican Rhythms: Marcos Coll’s ‘Nómade’ Unveils a World of Harmonica

Iliana Cabrera November 7, 2023 1 Comment bluesharmonicaMarcos Collworld fusionworld music

Marcos Coll – Nómade (Galileo Music, 2023) Marcos Coll, a seasoned Spanish blues musician from Galicia with world music leanings, has released Nómade under the…

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Ziya Tabassian - Remembrances cover artwork
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Nostalgic Melodies Merge with Timeless Osul: Ziya Tabassian’s Latest Musical Journey

Angel Romero November 6, 2023 No Comments Persian classical musicworld fusionworld musicZiya Tabassian

Ziya Tabassian – Remembrances (Bostan, 2023) In Ziya Tabassian’s Remembrances album, the foundational elements are deeply rooted in rhythmic cycles, or Osul, meticulously gathered from…

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Faratuben’s ‘Changement’ Redefines Bobo Music

Claudia Taylor November 5, 2023 No Comments Bobo musicFaratubenMalian musicworld fusionworld music

Faratuben – Changement (Gülbaba Records, 2023) Faratuben’s Changement is a captivating album crafted by a talented ensemble of virtuoso musicians from Mali and Denmark. The…

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Juan Carlos Quintero - Desserts album cover
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Juan Carlos Quintero Delivers Delectable Treats on His Latest Album, Desserts

Iliana Cabrera November 4, 2023 No Comments guitarJuan Carlos QuinteroLatin jazzworld music

Juan Carlos Quintero – Desserts (Moondo Records, 2023) Producer, composer, and virtuoso guitarist Juan Carlos Quintero expands the music menu, producing tasty, deliciosas musical treats.…

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La Riippa - Awake album cover
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La Riippa’s Fusion of Finnish Roots and Global Inspirations

Claudia Taylor November 3, 2023 No Comments La Riippaworld fusionworld music

La Riippa Group – Awake (La Riippa Group, 2023) La Riippa Group, an ensemble hailing from Finland, specializes in world music deeply rooted in the…

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Aga Khan Master Musicians - Nowruz album cover
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Aga Khan Master Musicians Break New Ground with “Nowruz” Debut Album

Angel Romero November 2, 2023 No Comments Aga Khan Master Musiciansworld fusionworld music

Aga Khan Master Musicians – Nowruz (Smithsonian Folkways, 2023) The Aga Khan Master Musicians, a captivating musical collective of six talented members, released their superb…

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Gafieira Rio Miami - Bring Back Samba album cover
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South American Pinnacles

Tom Orr October 31, 2023 No Comments Brazilian musiccandombegafieirasambaUruguayan musicValeria Matznerworld music

There are significant differences between adjacent South American countries Brazil and Uruguay. Size is the most readily obvious, and the degree of influence that results…

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Triana y Luca - Fragmentos del Olvido album cover
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Exploring Diasporic Roots: Triana y Luca’s ‘Fragmentos del Olvido’ EP

Iliana Cabrera October 30, 2023 No Comments Triana y Lucaworld fusionworld music

Triana y Luca – Fragmentos del Olvido (Triana y Luca, 2023) Fragmentos del Olvido is a collection of stories and sounds sewn into different styles…

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Carmen Souza - Interconnectedness cover artwork
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Carmen Souza Sings About Interrelations in Difficult Times

Iliana Cabrera October 29, 2023 No Comments Carmen Souzaworld fusionworld jazzworld music

Carmen Souza – Interconnectedness (Galileo Music Communication, 2022) Interconnectedness is the title of highly talented Portuguese vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter Carmen Souza‘s 10th album. Indeed,…

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Joe Gibbs And The Professionals - 100 Years Of Dubs album cover
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100 Years Of Dubs, A Must-Have for Reggae Enthusiasts

Dymond October 28, 2023 No Comments DubJoe Gibbs And The ProfessionalsReggaeworld music

Joe Gibbs And The Professionals – 100 Years Of Dubs (Doctor Bird, 2023) Joe Gibbs and The Professionals’ latest release, 100 Years Of Dubs on…

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