Semba Superstar
Bonga Bairro (Lusafrica, 2008) Variously dubbed the Angolan Rod Stewart or Julio Iglesias but who cares, Bonga, the semba superstar is back with remarkably, his…
2008 Music Obituaries, December
World Music Central’s list of musicians, scholars and music industry professionals who left us in 2008. December 1 Mikel Laboa, 74, singer and songwriter. Mr.…
Refashioning Fado
Mariza Terra (Four Quarters Entertainment/World Connection, 2008) January just got brighter for fado fans with the upcoming January 27th release of Mariza’s Terra, while North…
2008 Music Obituaries, November
World Music Central’s list of musicians, scholars and music industry professionals who left us in 2008. 1 Jimmy Carl Black, 70, musician and singer. Mr.…
Remarkable Lani Singers
Lani Singers Ninalik Ndawi (Dancing Turtle Records, 2008) In choosing to use the blue and white striped Bintang Kajora, as the graphic backdrop for their…
2008 Music Obituaries, October
World Music Central’s list of musicians, scholars and music industry professionals who left us in 2008. October 1 Nick Reynolds, 75, musician. Mr. Reynolds was…
Golden Age of Salsa
Various Artists The Rough Guide to Salsa Gold (World Music Network, 2008) Compiled by writer and researcher Pablo Yglesias, Salsa Gold is a fascinating portrait…
2008 Music Obituaries, September
World Music Central’s list of musicians, scholars and music industry professionals who left us in 2008. September 2 Arne Domnérus, 83, musician. Mr. Domnérus, nicknamed…
2008 Music Obituaries, August
World Music Central’s list of musicians, scholars and music industry professionals who left us in 2008. August 3 Erik Darling, 74, songwriter and musician. Mr.…
Reggae Evolutions
Reggae Jammin Vol. 1 (Tad Records, 2008) & The Ultimate Reggae Dancehall X-Perience 2008 (Tad Records, 2008) Reggae has grown considerably since the days of…