Joel Dwek
PORTUGAL: Bairro Da Ponte - Stereossauro
Electronic beats meet the passion and saudade of fado in this entertaining melange of an album We don’t often consider the artwork of an...
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Joel Dwek
- Aug 3, 2021
- 5 min
EQUATORIAL GUINEA: Colores Del Amor - Las Hijas Del Sol
Keeping it in the family, this aunt and niece duo remind us of the culture of the persecuted Bubi people, whilst honouring their obvious...
Danny Wiser
- Jul 25, 2021
- 4 min
BELARUS: Try Čarapachi - N.R.M.
The band earn their deserved popularity with their creation of their greatest hit; an anthem that transcends appreciation at concert...
Danny Wiser
- Jul 18, 2021
- 4 min
LUXEMBOURG: Klasseklon - Serge Tonnar & Legotrip
A multi-genred extravaganza that celebrates the language and culture of the Grand Duchy It is fair to say that Luxembourg is a country...
Joel Dwek
- Jul 8, 2021
- 4 min
SPAIN: El Madrileño - C. Tangana
A complex but flawed piece of work, does the Spanish rap star manage to bring flamenco into the 21st Century? Over the course of...
Joel Dwek
- Jul 6, 2021
- 3 min
UKRAINE: Trans Balkan Express - OMFO
The Ukrainian DJ takes us on a magical mystery tour of his own, calling at Athens, Bucharest, and Chisinau The idea of taking the...
Joel Dwek
- Jun 26, 2021
- 3 min
SWEDEN: Meditation - Atelje
The smooth Swede goes back to his roots and reflects on his career in this somewhat transcendental album Atelje is the pseudonym of...
Danny Wiser
- Jun 25, 2021
- 4 min
LIECHTENSTEIN: Al Walser Comes 2 Life! - Al Walser
Not quite Prince, but Walser demonstrates similar musical vision At 200worldalbums we are fortunate enough to speak to a range of artists...
Joel Dwek
- Jun 11, 2021
- 3 min
PORTUGAL: Não Fales Nela Que A Mentes - Nidia
Challenging beats and rhythms are the hallmark of this experimental electro album The sound of Não Fales Nela Que A Mentes will not be...
Joel Dwek
- Jun 8, 2021
- 3 min
GREECE/TURKEY: Both Sides of the Aegean - Hüsnü Şenlendirici & Trio Chios
A folk album with a lovely sentiment, this album aims to showcase the shared musical heritage of their two nations One of the great joys...
Danny Wiser
- May 29, 2021
- 6 min
CZECHIA: Objects of Desire and Other Complications - Monkey Business
An absolutely bonkers album that beautifully sums up a nation The Czech Republic has a very special place in my heart. Having arrived to...
Joel Dwek
- May 26, 2021
- 3 min
RUSSIA: Minced Meat (Фарш) - Leningrad
Rowdy party music with a cynical edge, these Russian rockers hide a nihilistic message within their upbeat tunes Russian ska punk rockers...
Joel Dwek
- May 25, 2021
- 3 min
ICELAND: & Co. - Daði Freyr
Retro pop with a funky disco beat - it's fun, but is it enough? The day before I sat down to write this, Icelandic musician and knitwear...
Joel Dwek
- Apr 28, 2021
- 3 min
KOSOVO: Merrma Shiun E Prishtinës - Sabri Fejzullahu
Singing in his balladeering style, the Kosovan pop maestro manages to mix in traditional folk music with extraneous elements in a...
Joel Dwek
- Apr 12, 2021
- 3 min
MALTA: Minutes of a Lifetime - Airport Impressions
Indie rock that musically harks back to grunge and classic rock, there is much to enjoy in this well-made album Though I adore rock music...
Joel Dwek & Danny Wiser
- Mar 21, 2021
- 3 min
VATICAN CITY: Missa Papae Marcelli - Coro della Cappella Sistina
Vocal talent that earns the right to reverberate against Michelangelo's stunning frescos Danny: In recent centuries Europe has seen its...
Joel Dwek
- Mar 15, 2021
- 3 min
FRANCE: Bastringue - Opa Tsupa
Charmingly eclectic, these French gypsy swing musicians have created an album with an irresistibly fun atmosphere Combining light guitar...
Joel Dwek & Danny Wiser
- Mar 10, 2021
- 9 min
Interview: The Earth Orchestra - Emma Newman & Jude Dexter Smith
Having completed the huge undertaking of bringing an artist from every country together to perform on a single track, we spoke to Emma...
Joel Dwek
- Mar 7, 2021
- 3 min
RUSSIA: Klyukva - Staritsa
Challenging the stereotypes of their nation, Staritsa have made a folk-electro album with a mission statement Folk fusion can be a tricky...
Joel Dwek
- Mar 4, 2021
- 3 min
LATVIA: Lai Masina Rotajas - Auli & Tautumeitas
A superb collaboration that elevates the bagpipes from an object of derision to a stunning sounding instrument The humble bagpipe is...