“Hot Hot Hot” is one of the most recognizable tunes ever to emerge from the Caribbean, and the U.S.’s Steel Drum Island do a particularly…
Steel Drum Island’s Captivating Spin on the Timeless Tune ‘Hot Hot Hot'”
Category: Single reviews
Reviews of single recordings
Scott Emmerman’s ‘Spheres’ Combines Jazz and Indian Vibes with Artful Precision
“Spheres,” a fusion of jazz and Indian influences by American guitarist Scott Emmerman, is a crafty, enjoyable mix in terms of both sources and production…
Forro-Inspired Elegance on John Finbury’s Latest Track “Chão De Nuvem”
John Finbury continues his Brazilian excursion through an American appreciation thereof, this time with “Chão De Nuvem”, an accordion-flavored tune sounding sort of like a…
Melyssa Lee’s ‘Mona’s Song’ Strikes a Chord with Grace”
Canadian folk artist Melyssa Lee aims straight for the heart on “Mona’s Song.” She gets there most gracefully, and you’ll be glad to go along.
HaydenGoSeek’s Infectious Reggae Anthem
A reggae tune celebrating the inspirations of busking, “Here’s My Dollar” by New Zealander HaydenGoSeek is hard to resist. Perhaps impossible.
‘Friends or Lovers’ by Brazil’s Magical Island Brings a Fresh Pop Twist to Bossa Nova”
“Friends or Lovers” by Brazil’s Magical Island takes a fairly pop-oriented approach to bossa nova. The results are lovely.
France’s Blues Corner Unveils a Sneak Peek of ‘Lonely Mile’ from Their Latest EP!
Up for some no-nonsense, passionately rendered blues music? France’s Blues Corner has got you covered with a teaser from their new EP, Lonely Mile.
Akata Kolo Orchestra Transcends Borders with Captivating Afrobeat in ‘No Pity (Radio Edit)’
The appeal and influence of Afrobeat is abundantly clear in “No Pity (Radio Edit)” by a French band called Akata Kolo Orchestra, who put their…
‘Subamos’: A Sweet and Authentic Latin Jazz Triumph Down Under
A sweet, lengthy and authentic Latin jazz jam from down under, “Subamos” is a triumph for Australia’s Paso Arriba.
Discover the Alluring Flamenco Rumba in “La Rumba de Tato” by Antoine Tato Garcia
For a true Flamenco rumba (rumba flamenca) sound that encompasses even more than the title suggests, you can’t go wrong with “La rumba de Tato”…