Multiple Artists Laya Project: The Movie (EarthSync / Clementine Studios / Boo Films, 2008) Not too long ago World Music Central ran a review of…
Spellbinding Images and Music from the Tsunami Lands
Category: Film Reviews
Jamming with the Blues Legends
Carlos Santana Carlos Santana Plays Blues at Montreux 2004 (Eagle Rock Entertainment, 2008) Guitarist Carlos Santana is well known for his eclectic taste. He is…
Ray Charles’ Creative Excellence
Ray Charles played often at the renowned Montreux Jazz Festival. Ray Charles – Live At Montreux 1997 shows Charles at his best. The powerful blend…
Dazzling Eva Ayllón
Fiery Peruvian singer Eva Ayllón chose Hollywood for the videotaping of her live DVD, Eva Ayllón Live from Hollywood. Ayllón‘s spectacular show includes the hotter…
Hearts of the Matter
Roots, Rock, Reggae (Digital Classics DVD DC10018, 2007) Salsa (Digital Classics DVD DC10014, 2007) Along with Rhythm of Resistance (an examination of South African music…
Flamenco’s Femme Fatale Legend, Petenera, Comes to Life in DVD
Music Film Factor has released Petenera, a Flamenco Drama in Music and Dance, that brings to life Petenera, the seductive femme-fatale that has appeared in…
Sierra Leone’s Creativity in the Darkest Times
Refugee All Stars Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars (Docurama Films, 2007) In recent years a group of musicians from sierra Leone have been traveling throughout…
Rajasthani Dreams of Spain
Various Artists From the Sitar to the Guitar (Kairos KR006, 2007) The boxed set From the Sitar to the Guitar includes a DVD and CD…
A Tribute to Cuban Doo Wop Stars
Los Zafiros Los Zafiros – Music From The Edge Of Time (Shout Factory SF18589, 2007) This insightful documentary about Cuban group Los Zafiros shows the…
Dropping in on a Legend
A Visit to Ali Farka Toure (Digital Classics DVD DC 10006, 2006) The time spent with Ali Farka Touré as seen here took place after…