Danny Wiser
SEYCHELLES: Black Queen - Dezil'
Party rhythms and good times in store on an album with a much faster tempo than its makers' homeland's giant tortoises As a big reggae...
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Joel Dwek
Aug 19, 20213 min read
AZERBAIJAN: Dance of Fire - Aziza Mustafa Zadeh
Taking the mantle from her father, the Azerbaijani vocalist and pianist uses her immense talents to put her own mark on the unique genre...
Joel Dwek
Aug 18, 20213 min read
BURUNDI: Les Maitres-Tambours du Burundi - Les Maitres-Tambours du Burundi
Known primarily for their show-stopping live act, these Burundian cultural icons struggle to transfer their palpable stage presence to...
Danny Wiser
Aug 17, 20213 min read
DENMARK (FAROE ISLANDS): Slør - Eivør
An angelic voice which penetrates into the soul amidst a backdrop of danceable rhythms inspired by her tiny nation's nature and people...
Joel Dwek
Aug 16, 20214 min read
IVORY COAST: Djekpa La You - Dobet Gnahoré
An unorthodox musical education and a fiery natural talent make for an album that mixes a wide range of African styles within a modern...
Danny Wiser
Aug 8, 20213 min read
BULGARIA: B.T.R. '97 - B.T.R. (Б.Т.Р.)
Having warmed up for Iron Maiden in the year before the album's recording, B.T.R. go on to earn their stripes with this banging rock...
Danny Wiser
Aug 7, 20214 min read
IRAN/FRANCE: Dawâr - Trio Chemirani
The father and son combo create a deeply spriritual sound, accessible for all human-kind When this project to listen to and review music...
Joel Dwek
Aug 6, 20213 min read
NEPAL/USA: Grahan - Dibesh Pokharel (Arthur Gunn)
American styles sung in Nepali by a powerhouse vocalist, this is a debut album that makes you pay attention Born in the foothills of the...
Joel Dwek
Aug 5, 20213 min read
PORTUGAL: Bairro Da Ponte - Stereossauro
Electronic beats meet the passion and saudade of fado in this entertaining melange of an album We don’t often consider the artwork of an...
Danny Wiser
Aug 4, 20214 min read
SOUTH AFRICA: Home Is Where The Music Is - Hugh Masekela
A remarkable talent whose music can be enjoyed passively and reveal itself actively as the master trumpeter takes you on a emotional...
Joel Dwek
Aug 2, 20215 min read
EQUATORIAL GUINEA: Colores Del Amor - Las Hijas Del Sol
Keeping it in the family, this aunt and niece duo remind us of the culture of the persecuted Bubi people, whilst honouring their obvious...
Danny Wiser
Aug 2, 20216 min read
ARGENTINA: Clics Modernos - Charly García
Finding the right adjective to sum-up an album is not always an easy task, but the word 'revolutionary' is obvious in the case of...
Danny Wiser
Jul 27, 20213 min read
RWANDA: Rwanda - Cecile Kayirebwa
Kayirebwa's prophetic message of unity released during the genocide of 1994 includes sounds and rhythms that may remind you of another...
Danny Wiser
Jul 25, 20214 min read
BELARUS: Try Čarapachi - N.R.M.
The band earn their deserved popularity with their creation of their greatest hit; an anthem that transcends appreciation at concert...
Joel Dwek & Danny Wiser
Jul 24, 20214 min read
BRUNEI: LUNA - Perfect Scums
Experimentalism combined with a fearless attitude, this plucky indie band from the Abode of Peace leaves one of us cold, the other...
Danny Wiser
Jul 23, 20213 min read
CHAD: Chili Houritiki - Mounira Mitchala
Mitchala bridges the gap between North and Central Africa with this rather uplifting album... Though one of the largest countries by...
Joel Dwek
Jul 22, 20213 min read
UZBEKISTAN: Yol Bolsin - Sevara Nazarkhan
Blurring the boundaries between tradition and progression, the Uzbek diva shows us her country by combining old songs with a new sound...
Joel Dwek
Jul 21, 20214 min read
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...
Joel Dwek
Jul 20, 20214 min read
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...
Danny Wiser
Jul 20, 20213 min read
EL SALVADOR: Ay Mi Pueblo - Los Hermanos Flores
Family unity and musical talent puts El Salvador in a well-deserved positive light El Salvador recently hit the headlines for becoming...
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