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Heather SnellReviews
Tcheka: Nu MondaThis is not the usual story of a traditional music gone global; instead, Tcheka's album narrates the survival of traditional rhythms in the face of increasing globalization. [9 October 2007] 
Taylor Mills: LullagoodbyeWith her country charm and honest lyrics Taylor Mills proves a refreshing change from pop tarts such as Britney Spears. [26 September 2007] 
Spanish Harlem Orchestra: United We SwingFew Latin bands are as able to convey the same amount of energy as this large New York ensemble. [25 September 2007] 
Various Artists: World Circuit PresentsEschewing chronology for style, World Circuit manages to create a coherent yet deliciously eclectic mix. [21 September 2007] 
Various Artists: Bodo RiddimOne riddim, a roster of well-respected reggae veterans and new generation greats. [10 September 2007] 
Angelique Kidjo: Djin DjinKidjo's latest can only be described as the performance of a "global moment" -- a turning or meeting point that calls attention to gargantuan forces that affect any and all locations. [29 August 2007] 
Dervish: SpiritDervish's delicate balancing act, which is as amenable to live performance as much as it is the recording studio, is rounded out with Cathy Jordan's lilting vocals. [23 August 2007] 
Various Artists: Putumayo World PartyWorld Party fits in perfectly with Putumayo's canon and its commitment to multiculturalism. [21 August 2007] 
Various Artists: 20 Ways to Float Through WallsFrom the left, from the right, from the bottom up, or the top to the bottom: anything goes on this full-bodied compilation, which presents a diversity of sounds from at least 15 different countries. [7 August 2007] 
Femi Kuti: The Definitive CollectionOne can never tire of hearing Femi's unique fusion of traditional African rhythms, jazz, soul, R&B, hip-hop and modern dance. [6 July 2007] 
Zeb: Stop the Earth, I Want to Get Off!Stop the Earth is no more and no less than an exercise in hybridity, that is, a fusion of two or more musical forms that communicates the movement of peoples, goods and cultural ideas across increasingly porous borders. [5 July 2007] 
Various Artists: Eden: Global Chill from Six DegreesGlobal Dancefloor exchanges the tedious exotica of Eden for the more self-reflexive border language of upbeat, global electronica. [28 June 2007] 
Ibrahim Ferrer: Mi SueñoThe youthful vitality at the heart of the bolero is definitively within his grasp, and suggests that it is the oldest singers who might have the most to offer in a world frequently overwhelmed by disingenuous interpretations of romantic sentiment. [20 June 2007] 
Various Artists: Johnny Greenwood Is the ControllerGreenwood's selection from and interpretation of reggae's varied journeys around the world is successful, largely because it invites us to move beyond the surface mainstream to take a closer look at what is often overlooked. [7 June 2007] 
Zaman 8 & Hafez Modir: Suryaghati EP 2Its groovy yet sedate mix of diverse, international styles is bound to please the "planeterized" listener. [1 June 2007] 
Astrid Williamson: Day of the Lone WolfWilliamson bodies forth sounds that haunt rather than overwhelm the somber quiet of ordinary landscapes. It sets her apart from pop's upstarts. [18 May 2007] 
Various Artists: The Kings of ReggaeThe influences here are diverse and insinuate that reggae is a collaborative effort. [8 May 2007] 
Various Artists: Backspin: A Six Degrees 10 Year Anniversary ProjectThere is pleasure in hearing our favourite songs "indigenized" by artists who, thanks to the proliferation of independent music labels, are made readily available at mainstream music retailers. [20 April 2007] 
Rankin Scroo: GodfadaThe self-proclaimed founder and originator of "Jawaiian" music goes solo with Godfada, an album that not only reinforces Rankin' Scroo's image of himself as a pioneer but also serves to introduce audiences to "Urban Reggae". [5 April 2007] 
Joseph Israel: Gone Are the DaysFor Israel, who is a practicing Rastafarian, social reform goes hand in hand with the worship of the Rastafarian messiah Jah. [22 March 2007] 
The Frames: The CostOne cannot argue that The Frames' tendency to wallow in personal pain, at the expense of more politically pressing issues, breaks new ground. [21 March 2007] 
Turbulence: Do GoodIt is not that Turbulence does anything new; it is that he does it well. This is a freedom train you definitely want to board. [20 March 2007] |
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