Danny Wiser
AFGHANISTAN/USA: The Ghost You Love Most - Qais Essar
The rabab shines as Essar reminds his fellow compatriots about the richness and beauty of his family's culture As the son of an Israeli,...
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Joel Dwek
May 8, 20223 min read
JAPAN: The Silence of Sakishima - The Sakishima Meeting
By creating original pop songs with a traditional flair, this Ryukyuan duo have managed to innovate while preserving culture It can be...
Danny Wiser
May 7, 20224 min read
MOROCCO: Al Zman Saib - Fadoul
Funk meets punk in this extaordinary album that came close to never even existing in the first place This may be a rather bold statement,...
Joel Dwek
May 7, 20223 min read
AZERBAIJAN: Street Bangerz Volume 8 - Akshin Alizadeh
Tackling a number of genres through the lens of hip-hop instrumentals, this album lives up to its title On his Spotify page, Azerbaijani...
Danny Wiser
May 5, 20223 min read
IVORY COAST: Yitzhak Rabin - Alpha Blondy
From traditional roots reggae to afrobeat to sweet ballads, this peace-seeking album has it all... When we think of visionaries for...
Joel Dwek
May 3, 20223 min read
NETHERLANDS/TURKEY: On - Altin Gün
This fusion album reinterprets Turkish folk music through the lens of modern funk as well as the 1970s Turkish rock scene Based in the...
Joel Dwek & Danny Wiser
May 2, 20228 min read
USA: Innervisions - Stevie Wonder
One of the most iconic records of all time, the multi-talented Wonder manages to pack complex and poetic lyricism alongside intricate and...
Joel Dwek
Apr 24, 20223 min read
TUNISIA: The Astounding Eyes Of Rita - Anouar Brahem
The oud pioneer manages to create a soft and smooth album of intricately constructed genre-bending melodies The oud has a long history in...
Danny Wiser
Apr 24, 20223 min read
URUGUAY: A Contraluz - La Vela Puerca
Demonstrating ingenuity and heart, these plucky Uruguayans sit deservedly alongside some of Latin America’s greatest ska-rockers such as...
Danny Wiser
Apr 23, 20223 min read
IRELAND: Salt - Katie Kim
Haunting, minimalist, drone-folk may not sound like a barrel of laughs, but Kim's stunning voice and manipulation of sound makes the...
Joel Dwek
Apr 21, 20223 min read
GERMANY: 55 - Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band
An unusual combination has once again born fruitful results with Caribbean sounds merging with a wide range of genres We have been...
Danny Wiser
Apr 21, 20223 min read
MONGOLIA: Baigalaas Irsen Ohin - Tigerfish
As many of us look for the perfect soundtrack for the sunshine, the lesser-known sound of Mongolia could be the magic answer When one...
Joel Dwek
Apr 19, 20223 min read
SERBIA: Dođe mi da vrisnem tvoje ime - Oliver Mandić
Serbian new romantic music with funky inflections makes for highly entertaining listening Examining music from around the world is always...
Joel Dwek & Danny Wiser
Apr 18, 20228 min read
UK: Abbey Road - The Beatles
After two years of honouring musical delights from across the globe, we don't have to search hard in our home nation to find a gem of our...
Danny Wiser
Mar 6, 20223 min read
ISRAEL: Plonter - Rami Fortis
Tell your grandma to put her earplugs in, it is time for some Middle-Eastern punk rock... It feels like whenever Israeli culture is...
Joel Dwek
Mar 5, 20223 min read
HUNGARY: Crocodile Juice Bar - Fran Palermo
Repurposing surf rock for the modern day alongside a host of other styles, this Hungarian outfit burst with exuberant energy and verve...
Danny Wiser
Mar 5, 20223 min read
NEW CALEDONIA (FRANCE): Pilou Danser - Tim Sameke
Incredibly fun Kaneka music, fusing the sound of traditional tribal dance with music from the West, gives us an insight into New...
Joel Dwek
Mar 3, 20223 min read
PORTUGAL/UK: 1986 - Benjamim & Barnaby Keen
Electronic music with several twists, this album takes the listener on a journey into the diverse musical stylings of its creators...
Danny Wiser
Mar 2, 20223 min read
ANGOLA: Pretaluz (Blacklight) - Waldemar Bastos
Another Luaka Bop classic, Bastos guides us through the sounds of his life and his country... Before this wild descent of exploration...
Joel Dwek
Mar 2, 20223 min read
LIBYA: Aghany El Thawra El Libeya - Salah Ghaly
This album of good Arabic pop songs may provide an easy entry point into the wider world of this rich genre When I first listened to...
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