Joel Dwek
NICARAGUA: Tuyo Lo Que Soy - Salvador Cardenal Barquero
The first and only solo studio album from one of Nicaragua's proudest sons, catchy tunes and bittersweet lyricism are on full display...
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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
- 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
CANADA: Ataataga - Riit
Wintry sounds abound in this confident debut album that takes Inuk music to electro pop Born in a tiny village in the windswept frozen...
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...
Joel Dwek
- Jun 24, 2021
- 3 min
SOUTH AFRICA/RWANDA: John Wizards - John Wizards
Eclectic electro from innovative individuals, this is an album not to be ignored John Wizards is the self-titled debut (and to date,...
Joel Dwek
- Jun 22, 2021
- 6 min
LIBERIA: The Liberian Landmark Joy - Congress-Woman Malinda Jackson Parker
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...
Joel Dwek
- Jun 20, 2021
- 3 min
GUATEMALA: Mil Palabras Con Sus Dientes - Bohemia Suburbana
Subgenres of rock galore - Bohemia Suburbana demonstrate their supreme talent It has become a cliché among myself and Danny that whenever...
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 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
- Jun 7, 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...
Joel Dwek
- May 27, 2021
- 4 min
ETHIOPIA: Soul Of Addis - Mahmoud Ahmed
One of Ethiopia's biggest stars takes us on a journey through the uniquely Ethiopian genre of tizita Some musicians seem destined for...
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
- 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...
Joel Dwek
- May 14, 2021
- 3 min
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Matredny Hdood - Mehad Hamad
The gulf states' finest gifts us with a great introduction to khaliji music Hailing from the United Arab Emirates, singer Mehad Hamad’s...
Joel Dwek
- May 10, 2021
- 3 min
BARBADOS: 1 On 1 - Rupee
Taking pleasant party vibes and mixing them up a bit, the Barbadian musician reveals his strengths and his flaws In his review for the...
Joel Dwek
- Apr 30, 2021
- 3 min
MALAWI: Kalilima - Faith Mussa
Taking afro-soul to a new level, Mussa's idiosyncratic style and innovative form allows this album to surprise as well as entertain Known...
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...
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