Tag Archives: world music

L. SHANKAR – Christmas From India

November 23, 2021

Cleopatra 2021 Elder statement of fusion tries to vibe with joy to the world yet misses the glistening of snow. There are many ways to warm the Yule season, and spicing it up with quality exotica is as good a … Continue reading →

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SCOTT JEFFERS / TRAVELER – Out Of The Dust

September 12, 2021

Scott Jeffers Traveler 2019 American folk-rock troupe’s eclectic trek across Europe and Asia brings heavy fruits of flawed delight. Although the cover of “Out Of The Dust” suggests Jeffers’ journeys took him to Egypt this time – and indeed it … Continue reading →

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JON ANDERSON – Animation

July 13, 2021

Polydor 1982 / Esoteric 2021 Vocal avatar of wondrous storytelling comfortably inhabits the age of plastic to sing dithyrambs to electronic digits. It may not seem like this from today’s perspective, yet “Animation” was a pivotal album in ‘s career. … Continue reading →

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FELY TCHACO – Yita (Deep Water)

April 16, 2021

Fely 2021 Diving into conflicting emotions of displaced souls, Ivorian artist evokes the wonder of life. The release of this album on International Women’s Day speaks volumes of its creator’s relevance and her striving for liberation on every level possible. … Continue reading →

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OSIBISA – New Dawn

February 25, 2021

Marquee 2021 Afro-rock royalty celebrate five decades on the scene with a not-so-rootsy, contemporary-styled work. When this ensemble added a fresh number “Abele” to their recent , it seemed the veterans were on a course to bringing the band’s past, … Continue reading →

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