A New Incarnation of the Mbira
Chris Berry King of Me (Kanaga System Krush, 2013) King of Me highlights the fabulous sound of the electric mbira. American musician Chris Berry fell…
An Explosive Mix of Pipes, Drums and Electronic Beats
Budiño Sotaque (Fol Música, 2013) Sotaque is the latest album by Spanish bagpipe maestro and composer Budiño. Although his music is rooted in the traditions…
Quarter to Six
The Idan Raichel Project Quarter to Six (Cumbancha, 2013) Although it’s clear that Israeli musician Idan Raichel has a great interest in the musical traditions…
Dawanggang, a Wild Leap Into The Unknown
Dawanggang Wild Tune Stray Rhythm – Huang Qiang Zou Ban (Jaro Medien, 2013) I’m going to be upfront right here in the beginning. If you…
Distinctive Performance by Eritrea’s Faytinga
Faytinga – Numey (Cobalt 09294-2, 2000) This CD is particularly interesting and attractive, since music from Eritrea is rare. The artist is a lady described…
Bollywood: Seriously Good Music
Various Artists Bollywood: Seriously Good Music (Petrol Records, 2007) Petrol Records has done it again with their “Seriously Good Music” series of world music compilations…
A Timeless-Sounding Bluegrass Work
Rebecca Frazier – When We Fall (Compass Records, 2013) When We Fall is a collection of original songs and instrumentals by bluegrass singer-songwriter and skilled…
Indie Bible, Tremendous Resource for Independent Musicians
Most of the Music directories I’ve collected in past years had a tendency to focus on major and larger labels. The Indie Bible, however, is…
Masters of Traditional Japanese Instruments with Kenny Endo and Hiromitsu Agatsuma in New York
Hawaiian taiko master Kenny Endo will collaborate with Japan’s trad-pop musical virtuoso Hiromitsu Agatsuma on tsugaru-shamisen (the three-stringed banjo-like instrument which originated in Northern Japan)…
Rainforest World Music Festival 2013 Program Announced
The program of the 2013 edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) was announced today at a press conference. The renowned festival is set…