Features
Thursday, December 10 2009
The Best World Music of 2009
In 2009, well-known artists reliably produced solid albums, lesser-known artists did things that were often surprising and successful, archives were trawled by enthusiasts, old songs were excavated, polished, and compiled, and labels both large and small kept moving stubbornly on.
Saturday, December 23 2006
Best Albums of 2006
At long last, the annual rite of passage, the "best of" list... Here's PopMatters picks for the best 60 records of 2006.
Reviews
Tuesday, July 7 2009
Ojos de Brujo: Aocaná
Aocaná seems to me softer than their past work, more laid-back, with less scratching and fewer u-turns.
Friday, February 29 2008
Ojos de Brujo: Techarí Live
This live offering cements Ojos de Brujo's reputation as one of the fieriest collectives that world music has to offer.
Friday, September 14 2007
Ojos de Brujo: Techarí Remixes
An intriguing comparative study pitting different versions of the same song head-to-head, various producers and DJs take a crack at remixing songs from Spain's premiere flamenco fusion outfit, Ojos de Brujo's latest offering with mixed results.
Thursday, October 19 2006
Ojos de Brujo: Techarí
Ojos de Brujo is back with an excellent third album that blends traditional flamenco with diverse styles, ranging from hip-hop to reggae.
Monday, June 20 2005
Ojos de Brujo: Remezclas de la Casa: Remixes from "Barí"
t's really only of interest if you love love love Barí and you are a DJ or obsessive completist.
