Classic Gil
Gilberto Gil Banda Larga Cordel (WEA, 2008) Jill Turner reflects on the dizzy heights that Gilberto Gil has scaled as a musician and a politician,…
The Ry Cooder Anthology
Ry Cooder The UFO Has Landed – The Ry Cooder Anthology (Rhino Entertainment, 2008) ‘Getting the goods’ and ‘I’ll take one with everything’ takes on…
WOMEX 2008 Provided World Music Showcases for All Tastes
The showcase selection this year at WOMEX was extensive and varied, representing many musical traditions of the world. The numerous concerts included the official…
Tuvan Throat Singers Alash Return to United States for Autumn 2008 Tour
Alash will be on tour in the United States from November 10 through December 21, 2008. Alash weaves new harmonies into the unique vibrations, whistles,…
The Ninth Annual San Francisco World Music Festival
San Francisco (California), USA – The San Francisco World Music Festival is celebrating its Ninth Anniversary November 9 – November 23, 2008 with an exciting…
Supreme Seprewa
Seprewa Kasa Seprewa Kasa (Riverboat Records/World Music Network TUGCD 1051, 2008) I must admit I’d never heard of a seprewa until I listened to this…
South African Star Miriam Makeba Dies in Italy of a Heart Attack
Renowned South African singer Miriam Makeba, who was known worldwide for her hit song “Pata Pata,” died of a heart attack after a concert in…
Spellbinding Lakota Spirit
Kevin Locke Earth Gift (Ixtlan Recording Consortium, 2008) Finding sanctuary from the daily grind became a whole lot easier with Kevin Locke’s latest CD Earth…
Excellence in Exile
Akim El Sikameya Introducing Akim el Sikameya (Introducing/World Music Network INTRO113CD, 2008) Akim El Sikameya might well have achieved stardom without leaving his native Algeria,…
Electronica Veneer and Cool Indian Lounge
Bombay Dub Orchestra 3 Cities (Six Degrees, 2008) Following up on their self-titled first release, Bombay Dub Orchestra has returned with their second release 3…