Joel DwekJan 203 minERITREA: Numey - FaytingaOn this solo record, the Eritrean vocalist proudly sings the songs of her people We try to be as positive as possible on this site. I...
Danny WiserJan 194 minTONGA: Kafaola - The Kingdom of Tonga Cultural GroupA preservation of Tonga's beautiful music culture never felt so apt... There is nothing written about The Kingdom of Tonga Cultural Group...
Danny WiserDec 30, 20213 minGEORGIA: Georgian Voices - The Rustavi ChoirAn ancient tradition performed with panache, ladles of real human emotion and historical rigour - the ensemble prove why its worth...
Joel DwekAug 18, 20213 minBURUNDI: Les Maitres-Tambours du Burundi - Les Maitres-Tambours du BurundiKnown primarily for their show-stopping live act, these Burundian cultural icons struggle to transfer their palpable stage presence to...
Danny WiserMay 27, 20213 minBHUTAN: Music From The Mountains of Bhutan - Sonam DorjiDorji honours his great nation's musical past and delights listeners with the beauty of the delightful drangyen Throughout this entire...
Joel DwekMay 24, 20214 minIRAN: Enlighten The Night - Mahsa VahdatSensuous vocals and gentle jazz combine with Iranian traditional music in a beautiful confluence of sounds Many, though not all, of the...
Joel DwekApr 16, 20215 minDJIBOUTI: The Dancing Devils of Djibouti - Groupe RTDThe first Djiboutian album recorded for international release, Groupe RTD announce a fascinating music culture onto the global scene...
Joel DwekFeb 20, 20214 minCAPE VERDE: Djonsinho Cabral - Os TubarõesState-supported coladeira music that challenges themes of injustice and colonialism across the globe Formed in 1969 in the small island...
Joel DwekFeb 19, 20213 minCOOK ISLANDS (NEW ZEALAND): At Their Best - Tongareva FivePerfectly pleasant Pacific tunes are the order of the day with these Cook Island music specialists Though their name may suggest to...
Joel DwekDec 25, 20204 minTHE GAMBIA/UK: Fasiya - Sona JobartehA celebration of the kora and Gambian music in general, Jobarteh manages to keep true to tradition while also managing to adapt the music...
Joel DwekDec 22, 20203 minSOMALILAND: Faransiskiyo Somaliland - Sahra Halgan TrioSahra Halgan and her bandmates succeed in both creating enjoyable songs as well as shining a light on her homeland Hailing from the...
Joel DwekDec 10, 20203 minTIMOR-LESTE: Jina Ko Jina Ana - Tonny Pareira & Elder D. AraujoA joyful album born out of trying times, Pareira and Araujo show that entertainment for entertainment's sake can have meaning The small...
Joel DwekDec 10, 20204 minANGOLA: Recados De Fora - BongaOn the surface, famed Angolan musician Bonga's latest album is just a set of pleasant, melancholy tunes, but dig deeper and you'll find...
Joel DwekDec 8, 20203 minPORTUGAL: Movimento Perpétuo - Carlos ParedesFleet-footed finger-work abound, Paredes takes us on a breakneck tour of Portuguese fado music When I was 12, I went on a school trip to...
Danny WiserNov 29, 20203 minPARAGUAY: Guantanamera - Los Tres Paraguayos Dubbed the ‘ambassadors of Paraguayan music’, Los Tres Paraguayos certainly succeed in showcasing Paraguay’s most special instrument Like...
Joel DwekNov 21, 20203 minUZBEKISTAN: Infinite Rhythm - Abbos KosimovEasy, relaxed vibes pulsate through this collection of upbeat, jazzy tunes Two things set off warning signs within me when I was given...
Joel DwekNov 9, 20207 minAUSTRALIA: Gurrumul - Geoffrey Gurrumul YunupinguA masterpiece of the highest order that evokes plenty of emotion and highlights the importance of preserving Aboriginal culture About two...
Joel Dwek & Danny WiserOct 18, 20204 minMONGOLIA: Sounds of Mongolia - EgschiglenThe cultural heritage of the Mongolian people is on display in this album of traditional music of the steppe Danny: I have never been...
Joel DwekOct 13, 20203 minPAPUA NEW GUINEA: Amette - George TelekA mixture of Melanesian melancholy and pop bangers, Telek shows why he is tearing up the music scene across all of Oceania From the...
Joel DwekOct 4, 20203 minGHANA: All In 1 Love - Mohammed AliduGhana's very own Bizung talking drum chief flexes his drum tapping fingers, as well as his song-writing chops in this fusion album...