Baba Sissoko – Amadran (homerecords.be, 2019) “Amadran” is Baba Sissoko‘s skillful celebration of his family and his griot musical heritage. This excellent and engaging album…
Amadran, Baba Sissoko Returns to the Roots
Category: Album reviews
Solju’s Groundbreaking Sámi Yoiks Celebrate Spring
Solju – Uvjamuohta / Powder Snow (Bafe’s Factory (2022) Solju, the duo formed by Ulla Pirttijärvi (Solju, Áššu) and her daughter Hildá Länsman (Solju, VILDÁ,…
Norwegian Folk Music Recreated in New Ways
Åsmund Reistad – 89% folkemusikk (Lydpressa, 2021) Composer and guitarist Åsmund Reistad has released his debut solo recording, “89% folkemusikk”. The elegantly crafted album includes…
Waves of Joy Presents the Fascinating World of the Bauls of Bengal
The audio and DVD set “Waves of Joy – Bauls of Bengal” is a fascinating introduction to the music and poetry of the bauls of…
Sonido Solar, New Masters of Latin Jazz
Eddie Palmieri Presents Sonido Solar by Sonido Solar (Truth Revolution Records, 2022) Highly regarded pianist, composer and bandleader Eddie Palmieri is supporting new talent in…
Deeply Felt American Roots Songs from East Texas
Stefan Prigmore – Everything Is At Least Both (Old Sheepdogs Music Group, 2022) Stefan Prigmore is an effervescent singer-songwriter with a distinct vocal style and…
Wonderful Stories by Innovative Taiwanese Band A Moving Sound
A Moving Sound – Starshine (ARC Music Productions, 2022) Groundbreaking Taiwanese band A Moving Sound is back with yet another engaging, finely crafted and accessible…
Tempest, 30 Years of Magnetic Celtic Rock
Tempest – Going Home (Celtodelic, 2022) American Celtic rock band Tempest is celebrating its 30th anniversary with the album “Going Home.” The band was formed…
Captivating Echoes of Madrid Through Masterful Flamenco Guitar
Melón Jiménez – Ecos de Magerit (Melón Jiménez, 2022) Rising Flamenco guitarist Melón Jiménez has just released “Ecos de Magerit” (Echoes of Madrid). It is…
A Guitar Overview of Past and Current Flamenco Music
Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde – Flamenco – Pasado y Presente (Naxos Records, 2022) On this album, Argentine-Italian guitarist Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde skillfully explores the history and…