Planet Buzz
Various Artists – Planet Buzz (Narada/EMI, 2004) This is an excellent compilation of world music, put together by Global Rhythm Magazine. Handpicked by Alecia Cohen,…
iLe collaborates with Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra
Puerto Rican singer iLe (Calle 13) is a guest artist on “Glorious”, the new album by the Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra. iLe took a break…
Wholehearted South African A Cappella
Afrika Mamas – Iphupho (ARC Music EUCD2771, 2018) Iphupho is the new album by the talented female a cappella group A cappella. The 6-member South…
Artist Profiles: Matapat
Polished, heartfelt and spirited, Matapat played, danced and sang their tradition with humor and energy. They were well known for their charismatic and engaging performances.…
Artist Profiles: Mary Jane Lamond
Mary Jane Lamond was born in 1960 in Kingston, Canada. Cape Breton’s modern sharer of ancient Gaelic songs, stories ‘and spirit using a variety of…
Artist Profiles: Les Batinses
“Batinses” is a Quebec vernacular expression that derives from the word baptism and is a mild and irreverent profanity. It seemed the perfect name for…
Artist Profiles: Le Vent du Nord
Le Vent du Nord (North Wind) is an evolved traditional Quebecois band born of richly eclectic musical experiences and tastes. Originally founded by pianist and…
Artist Profiles: La Volee D’Castors
Calling themselves the flying beavers, La Volee D’Castors is a dynamic band from Quebec with an invigorating sound, strong voices, skilled musicianship and amazing stage…
Artist Profiles: La Bottine Souriante
La Bottine Souriante first appeared on the Quebec music scene in 1976. This remarkable group has released over a dozen albums, several of which are…
Artist Profiles: Jerry Holland
Jerry Holland was a giant among fiddlers, one of the best North America has ever produced. He was one of the best-known Cape Breton musicians…