Monthly Archives: August 2009
Change Remains
Electro pop in the vain of Architecture in Helsinki, or like The Faint-light. Some catchy sounds here…but I would not consider them to be very sophisticated. Band is from Oklahoma. FCC Clean Play 4…cool horn accompaniment, 5, 8.
Change Remains
Electro pop in the vain of Architecture in Helsinki, or like The Faint-light. Some catchy sounds here…but I would not consider them to be very sophisticated. Band is from Oklahoma. FCC Clean Play 4…cool horn accompaniment, 5, 8.
Percussion & Songs from Mali
Amazing authentic music from West Africa, based on traditional Mandinka forms and using traditional instruments (mostly drums). This is not Afro-pop – it’s the real deal. Enjoy!
Ruby
Billed as classical Egyptian bellydance, here are 10 wonderful new songs by Egypt’s premiere percussionist (Ramsy) & his long-time collaborator (El Hendy), featuring an expansive Arabic orchestral sound.
Mano Suave
Critically acclaimed & award-winning CD by this passionate vocalist and expert in Arab and Israeli folk music, as well as the Ladino music of the Sephardic Jews who fled Spain in 1492. She has three CDs out in Europe, but this is the first she has released in the USA.
Yatra (Nomadic Souls)
Wildly popular in India as a Bollywood singer and TV host on “Indian Idol”, this is Kher’s first international release. It features typical Indian pop music…
Yatra (Nomadic Souls)
Wildly popular in India as a Bollywood singer and TV host on “Indian Idol”, this is Kher’s first international release. It features typical Indian pop music…
Voices of South Africa Vol. 2
Newly composed as well as traditional a cappella songs drawn from the townships in Zimbabwe. Richly sung in the “Mbube” style that originated with the Zulu & became the royal music of Zulu Kings.
Traditional Gypsy Flamenco
Traditional flamenco in an assortment of styles, well played with no gimmicks.
Traditional Gypsy Flamenco
Traditional flamenco in an assortment of styles, well played with no gimmicks.
Folklore de Bolivia
Traditional Andean music played on traditional instruments. Features a variety of musical styles and good liner notes.
Folklore de Bolivia
Traditional Andean music played on traditional instruments. Features a variety of musical styles and good liner notes.
Festival in the Desert
Live recordings from a two-day concert in the African Sahara in 2003, featuring a who’s-who of notable African musicians. This came out a few years ago but just became available at the station.
Medicate
AFI-“Crash Love” single release date September 29th, 2009 on DGC Records This is a new single by AFI from their upcoming album Crash Love. The song starts out with a classic AFI feel to it and continues with tight drums, guitar and bass. About halfway into the song, it slows down, maintaining the same feel […]
Laughin’ & Cryin’
Reverend Horton Heat– “Laughin’ & Cryin’ ” released September 1st, 2009 on Yep Roc Records The Reverend Horton Heat returns with their first new album since 2004. Described as a mixture of rock, country and punkabilly but the very mention of punkabilly is enough for me to check it out. “Drinkin’ And Smokin’ Cigarettes” starts […]
Laughin’ & Cryin’
Reverend Horton Heat– “Laughin’ & Cryin’ ” released September 1st, 2009 on Yep Roc Records The Reverend Horton Heat returns with their first new album since 2004. Described as a mixture of rock, country and punkabilly but the very mention of punkabilly is enough for me to check it out. “Drinkin’ And Smokin’ Cigarettes” starts […]
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