I’ve no desire to stem the tide of singles reaching me on a daily basis, but keeping up with the sharing thereof is a challenge.…
An Embarrassment of Riches
Category: Album reviews
Ts’msyen Songs of Rebelliousness and Resilience
Saltwater Hank – G̱al’üünx wil lu Holtga Liimi (2023) Saltwater Hank, a Ts’msyen artist based in the enchanting coastal town of Prince Rupert, nestled in…
Not Your Regular Violin Duo
Teho. – Not a Violin Duo (Lusti Music & Arts Oy, 2023) “Not a Violin Duo” is an exquisite album of modern fiddle music rooted…
Moldavia: Exploring Peasant Melodies from the Historic Land of Hârlău
Neculai Florea, Nicolae Amarandei, Valentin Bălășoiu – Moldavia: Peasant tunes from the Old Land of Hârlău (musique paysanne de l’ancien pays de Hârlău) (Buda Musique,…
Reggae’s White Lion: Judge Dread’s Chart-Topping Journey Echoes in 4CD Collector’s Edition!
Judge Dread – The Skinhead Reggae Albums 1972-1976 (Pressure Drop/Cherry Red, 2023) This engaging 4CD boxed set collection masterfully gathers Judge Dread’s four studio albums,…
White Sun’s “En Busca” Takes Fans on a Transformative Musical Journey, Honoring Spanish-Speaking Audiences
White Sun – En Busca (White Sun, 2023) Grammy-winning Los Angeles-based band White Sun unexpectedly crafted their first-ever Spanish album, En Busca, when singer and…
Ilda Simonian’s Emotive Versions of Timeless Armenian Melodies
Ilda Simonian – Heritage -Jarankutyun (Ilda Simonian, 2022) Ilda Simonian’s album “Heritage,” released in 2022, highlights her mastery in reimagining twelve timeless Armenian melodies composed…
Persian and Malian Traditions Converge in Kayhan Kalhor and Toumani Diabaté’s ‘The Sky Is the Same Colour Everywhere
Kayhan Kalhor and Toumani Diabaté – The Sky Is The Same Colour Everywhere (Real World Records, 2023) Kayhan Kalhor and Toumani Diabaté, renowned musicians, have…
Dudu Tassa and Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood Release Stunning Middle Eastern Fusion Album, Jarak Qaribak
Dudu Tassa, Jonny Greenwood – Jarak Qaribak (World Circuit, 2023) The album Jarak Qaribak is a collaboration between Israeli musician Dudu Tassa and Radiohead guitarist…
Jordi Savall Unveils Oriente Lux – A Harmonious Dialog of Souls
Over the course of the past fifteen years, the illustrious Spanish conductor, composer, and virtuoso viol player, Jordi Savall, has embarked on a profound exploration…