Son Palenque – Trotamundos del Sabor (Palenque Records, 2023) Son Palenque introduces “Trotamundos del Sabor”, a musical treasure for Colombian music fans. Recorded in 1986,…
Flavorful Afro-Colombian World Trotters
Category: Album reviews
Dynamic and Spectacular Chaturangui by Debashish Bhattacharya
Debashish Bhattacharya – The Sound of the Soul (Abstract Logix, 2023) Composer and guitarist Debashish Bhattacharya‘s latest album, “The Sound of the Soul,” pays homage…
Lia’s Tantalizing Songs Rooted in South America
Lia – Como Una Flor Sin Raíces (Lia, 2023) “Como Una Flor Sin Raíces” (Like a flower without roots) presents the songs of talented and…
Soulful and Vivid Recreations of Folk Songs from Castilla y León
Alicornio – Luna de mayo (Alicornio, 2023) “Luna de mayo” presents the superb contemporary folk music of Alicornio, a talented duo from Valladolid (Castilla y…
Niño Josele in Stellar Conversation with Jazz and Salsa Icons
Niño Josele – Galaxias (2022) Niño Josele’s new album, “Galaxias,” released in late 2022, is a showcase of his musical passions. First and foremost, flamenco…
Ekonting, the Cherished Folk Instrument of the Jola People
Various Artists – Ears of the People: Ekonting Songs from Senegal and The Gambia (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 2023) “Ears of the People: Ekonting Songs from…
Splendid Classical & Gaelic Harp by The Willow Trio
The Willow Trio – The Swan of Salen (2023) “The Swan of Salen” is the truly exquisite debut album that presents the remarkable Scottish act…
Unconventional and Fascinating Nordic Flamenco by Anna Murtola
Anna Murtola – La Tierra Blanca (Nordic Notes, 2023) “La Tierra Blanca” (The White Land) presents the unique flamenco vision of Finnish singer Anna Murtola.…
The Etnotranss of Latvia’s Auļi
Auļi – Ķekatās (Lauska, 2022) The joyful and high energy album “Ķekatās” is dedicated to the Latvian masquerade traditions in winter. Starting from the Winter…
Superb Enhanced Edition of John Martyn’s The Apprentice
John Martyn – The Apprentice (Esoteric Recordings/Cherry Red Records, 2022) This edition of John Martyn’s “The Apprentice” is a four disc remastered and expanded boxed…