Blurring the boundaries between tradition and progression, the Uzbek diva shows us her country by combining old songs with a new sound...

The first and only solo studio album from one of Nicaragua's proudest sons, catchy tunes and bittersweet lyricism are on full display...

The beloved Sudanese icon gives a masterclass in musical expression with an album that combines soulful vocals and musical fusion Known...

A complex but flawed piece of work, does the Spanish rap star manage to bring flamenco into the 21st Century? Over the course of...

Wintry sounds abound in this confident debut album that takes Inuk music to electro pop Born in a tiny village in the windswept frozen...

The Ukrainian DJ takes us on a magical mystery tour of his own, calling at Athens, Bucharest, and Chisinau The idea of taking the...

Eclectic electro from innovative individuals, this is an album not to be ignored John Wizards is the self-titled debut (and to date,...

Throw away all your preconceptions of what music should be... where we're going we don't need rules The music of Congress-woman Malinda...

Subgenres of rock galore - Bohemia Suburbana demonstrate their supreme talent It has become a cliché among myself and Danny that whenever...

Challenging beats and rhythms are the hallmark of this experimental electro album The sound of Não Fales Nela Que A Mentes will not be...

This Latin jazz rock fusion piece is not only entertaining, but a fascinating look into the Filipino-American community in 1970s America...

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...

One of Ethiopia's biggest stars takes us on a journey through the uniquely Ethiopian genre of tizita Some musicians seem destined for...

Rowdy party music with a cynical edge, these Russian rockers hide a nihilistic message within their upbeat tunes Russian ska punk rockers...

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...

Sensuous vocals and gentle jazz combine with Iranian traditional music in a beautiful confluence of sounds Many, though not all, of the...

The gulf states' finest gifts us with a great introduction to khaliji music Hailing from the United Arab Emirates, singer Mehad Hamad’s...

Taking pleasant party vibes and mixing them up a bit, the Barbadian musician reveals his strengths and his flaws In his review for the...

Taking afro-soul to a new level, Mussa's idiosyncratic style and innovative form allows this album to surprise as well as entertain Known...

State-sanctioned propaganda power pop to entertain the North Korean masses manages to be interesting as both a document of contemporary...