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…
Akata Kolo Orchestra Transcends Borders with Captivating Afrobeat in ‘No Pity (Radio Edit)’
Category: Single reviews
Reviews of single recordings
‘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”…
Emily Nicole Green Transcends Genres in ‘Thief,’ Mixing Americana and Jazz Balladry
New York City-based Emily Nicole Green straddles an artistic line between Americana and jazz balladry with “Thief,” a brilliantly aching stab at those who steal…
Alexandre Elias Presents a Familiar Yet Adventure-Seeking Bossa Nova
“Wave” is at once familiar and adventure-seeking bossa nova by Alexandre Elias, a Brazilian who knows how it should go.
Switzerland’s Celestial Ground Reveals ‘Zeitgeist’
Switzerland’s Celestial Ground has a fairly unusual but engrossing piece called “Zeitgeist,” built mainly around the sounds of a metal tongue drum.
American Artist, African Soul: Yemi Love Soars in ‘Only You (Abouboku)’
She’s an American, but Yemi Love comes across like a true African songbird on “Only You (Abouboku).” Infectious despite being a bit too short.
Periscopi Invertit Unveils Flute-Infused ‘Ball Pla de Lladurs’
“Ball Pla de Lladurs” is a flute-driven delight based on a Catalonian folk dance, expertly laid out by Periscopi Invertit from the U.K.
JJ Appleby’s ‘Love You Baby’ Takes Us Back to the Golden Age of Reggae Crooners
A golden age of great reggae crooners is recalled via the playful “Love You Baby” by British vocalist JJ Appleby.