In a world where the news is constantly derived of tragic tales of war and devastating violence, it is a pleasant surprise to see artists…
Cross-Cultural Collaborations and Fusion Bands – What makes them so brilliant?
Tag: world fusion
Forever Seeking Persian Excellence
Mamak Khadem Jostojoo Forever Seeking (Banyan Tree Production, 2008) Most world music fans would easily recognize Mamak Khadem’s voice by her work with the popular…
Sparking Vocal Inspiration, an Interview with Mamak Khadem
Formerly lead vocalist of the popular Persian ensemble Axiom of Choice, Mamak Khadem is a classically trained singer who has studied her art in…
Jerez-Texas, Hybrid Music Around Flamenco-jazz
Jerez-Texas – Patchwork (2007) Since it was founded in 2002, Jerez-Texas have given numerous concerts in so different places as Spain, France, Namibia or Mexico.…
Global Qawwali
Sukhawat Ali Khan – Shukriya (Megawave, 2007) Qawwali musician Sukhawat Ali Khan lives in the USA and adds new elements to the venerable Sufi art.…
Exploring Jazz and Moroccan Roots
Malika Zarra – On the Ebony Road (independent, 2006) North African music continues to venture into new forms. Moroccan jazz singer Malika Zarra mixes Moroccan…
Descriptions of Temple of Sound’s Pieces on its New CD
British band Temple of Sound recently released their fifth studio album Globalhead. The following is the artist’s description of the music on the recording. The…
Latin Music Sensation Marta Topferova Talks About Her New CD Flor Nocturna
Marta Topferova’s new album, Flor Nocturna (Night Flower), on World Village, follows the widespread critical success of 2005’s La Marea (also on World Village), but…
Richard Khuzami Releases Fused
New York (New York), USA – Fused is producer and multi-instrumentalist Richard Khuzami’s celebration of the cultural and ethnic forces that surround him. Recorded in…
A Collection of Tango
First up is Carlos Libedinsky’s Narcotango. One can only assume the narco part of the title is in some way linked to the Mexican narco-corridos,…