Joel Dwek
AZERBAIJAN: Street Bangerz Volume 8 - Akshin Alizadeh
Tackling a number of genres through the lens of hip-hop instrumentals, this album lives up to its title On his Spotify page, Azerbaijani...
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Joel Dwek
- Aug 19, 2021
- 3 min
AZERBAIJAN: Dance of Fire - Aziza Mustafa Zadeh
Taking the mantle from her father, the Azerbaijani vocalist and pianist uses her immense talents to put her own mark on the unique genre...
Joel Dwek
- Jul 20, 2021
- 4 min
SUDAN: Ya Dunya - Sharhabil Ahmed
The beloved Sudanese icon gives a masterclass in musical expression with an album that combines soulful vocals and musical fusion Known...
Joel Dwek
- Jun 9, 2021
- 4 min
PHILIPPINES/USA: Dakila - Dakila
This Latin jazz rock fusion piece is not only entertaining, but a fascinating look into the Filipino-American community in 1970s America...
Joel Dwek
- May 24, 2021
- 4 min
IRAN: Enlighten The Night - Mahsa Vahdat
Sensuous vocals and gentle jazz combine with Iranian traditional music in a beautiful confluence of sounds Many, though not all, of the...
Danny Wiser
- May 13, 2021
- 3 min
DOMINICA: Michele Henderson - Michele Henderson
Henderson's debut album introduces the world to her impressive vocal talent As an internationalist with a keen sense of global identity,...
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
- Dec 8, 2020
- 1 min
World Music Advent Calendar - December 8th
CANADA: Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Michael Bublé The most traditional offering we will be giving you during our World Music...
Joel Dwek
- Nov 25, 2020
- 3 min
LEBANON: Twisted Times - Pindoll
A promising debut, with much to commend it and many catchy, fun tunes Over the many, many albums we have found, listened to, pored over,...
Danny Wiser
- Nov 17, 2020
- 4 min
LESOTHO: Dreams Do Come True - Sankomota
A selection of varied tunes from the Mountain Kingdom, it entertains as well as serving as a reminder of the history of its larger...
Joel Dwek
- Oct 31, 2020
- 3 min
FRANCE: Newcomer - Llorca
The French DJ's debut album mixes in soul, jazz, bossa nova, and funk alongside electronica and house, and a sonic journey into his own...
Joel Dwek
- Oct 29, 2020
- 3 min
SAINT LUCIA: Beyond - Ronald "Boo" Hinkson
Easy, relaxed vibes pulsate through this collection of upbeat, jazzy tunes The Caribbean islands have a myriad of musical styles...
Danny Wiser
- Oct 14, 2020
- 4 min
BRAZIL: Prelude - Deodato
Released in the 70s, these adaptations of classical music pieces from centuries ago have an almost futuristic quality to them, making...
Joel Dwek
- Sep 14, 2020
- 3 min
BRAZIL/USA: Sammy Davis, Jr Sings, Laurindo Almeida Plays - Sammy Davis, Jr & Laurindo Almeida
Beautiful singing and gorgeous acoustic guitar playing - what more do you need? What do we mean when we pick an album as album of the...
Danny Wiser
- Sep 11, 2020
- 3 min
NORWAY: Trail of Souls - Knut Reiersrud, Solveig Slettahjell & In The Country
Kick back and relax with this slow-paced cover album that explores a wide range of genres all the way from blues to folk When discussing...
Joel Dwek
- Sep 8, 2020
- 3 min
CROATIA: Pop - Tihomir 'Pop' Asanovic
This album of vibrant jazz fusion from the former Yugoslavia impresses with its gusto and energy The jazz rock stylings of Croatian...
Danny Wiser
- Aug 19, 2020
- 3 min
BURUNDI: Sambolera - Khadja Nin
The euphonious Burundian brews up a perfect blend of afrobeat, pop, and new wave with a scrumptious sprinkle of jazz on top As far as I...
Joel Dwek
- Jul 21, 2020
- 3 min
BRAZIL/USA: Getz/Gilberto - Stan Getz & João Gilberto
Effortlessly cool and sharp, Getz/Gilberto provides an excellent foundation for the bossa nova genre Sometimes, between ourselves, Danny...
Danny Wiser
- Jul 19, 2020
- 4 min
SENEGAL: Immigrés - Youssou N'Dour
The King of mbalax proves why he is arguably Africa’s greatest living musical export For those who want to explore African music, Youssou...
Joel Dwek
- Jul 15, 2020
- 3 min
MEXICO: Four Corners of the World - Esquivel!
This quirky Mexican musician creates a soundscape with his album, a delightful mix of genres from around the globe “Space Age Bachelor...
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