Category: WORLD MUSIC
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Modern Stars – Silver Needles CD
Modern Stars is a trio comprised of Andrea Merolle, Barbara Margani, and Andrea Sperduti. The group emanates from Rome, Italy, and with great assurance, I can confirm these guys are creating such unique music that spans over limitless musical possibilities. Their debut recording represents more than a simplistic exploration into the vast universe of specific…
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Dr Schwamp – Tunes, Tall Tales & Tinctures LP
Dr. Schwamp is one of the most characteristic bands I had an opportunity to encounter during my explorations through the vast world of music. Their musical direction is not so obvious to be defined by simplistic terms, neither the group tends to converge on a particular genre. Quite the contrary, Dr. Schwamp floats between an…
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Faratuben – Sira Kura CD (Sounds Of Subterrania)
Faratuben is a Malinesian/Danish ensemble comprised of eight highly experienced musicians who’re delivering traditional bobo music. The bobo music is playing an integral part in bobo culture and folklore, and this specific sound is usually achieved on balafon (West African marimba) and dondo (the talking drum). Faratuben decided to upgrade traditional articulations by implementing omnipresent…
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Horse Lords – The Common Task LP (Northern Spy Records)
The Common Task is a brand new album by Horse Lords, a very creative group of musicians coming from Baltimore, Maryland. The quartet has started its musical voyage in 2010, and so far has released numerous amount of excellent full-length recordings, such as a Horse Lords LP in 2012, Hidden Cities LP in 2014, Interventions…
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Junglelyd – S/T LP (Sounds of Subterrania)
Junglelyd is a Danish electronic quintet heavily inspired by some unique genres that shaped modern Latino music for quite a while. Firstly, this very distinctive group has started as a solo outlet of Kenneth Rasmussen, Danish DJ (also a member of Mantra Soundsystem), who aimed to interpret contemporary outlook of southern American electronic music. With…
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Igralom – Sunovrat LP (Geenger Records / Ammonite Records)
If you fancy some afrobeat oriented rock’n’roll, which has been perpetuated with great musicianship, and distinctive vocals, then Igralom is more than the right choice for you. Their second full-length album called Sunovrat contains gracious portions of positive vibrations, perfectly saturated melodies, danceable rhythms, and retro-sounding production that reminiscent psychedelic music from the seventies. Still,…
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V/A – My World Is Upside Down LP + 7” (PDV Records)
My World Is Upside Down is a soundtrack for a documentary movie directed by Petra Seliškar. The movie has been entirely inspired by songs, poems, work, and life of Frane Milčinski – Ježek, a multidisciplinary artist mainly known for his work as a writer, actor, comedian, and performer. His courage to criticize even the unnoticeable…
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Mimika Orchestra – Divinities Of The Earth And The Waters DLP (PDV Records)
Divinities Of The Earth And The Waters is a secondary full-length album by unique international phenomena called Mimika Orchestra. The orchestra was found in 2010. by Mak Murtić, Croatian saxophonist and composer who lives in Zagreb and this distinctive group includes dozen of experienced musicians who mastered their craft in a wide array of various…
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Trio Franolić Ćulap Jovanović – Put LP (Geenger Records)
Put LP is a debut record by this phenomenal trio which originally started as a Franolić Ćulap duo and previously has published Bujrum CD at Geenger Records. Powered by a third member, Marko Jovanović, who’s initial instrument is harmonica, they’ve started a unique journey through the vast world of world music. By combining various elements…
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Luboyna – Radio Luboyna LP (Geenger Records)
If you ever had an urge to take a short break from aggressive, fast and depressive music, now is the right time, and what’s a better pick of the day than Radio Luboyna, a debut LP by Macedonian artist Luboyna. Seriously, this record will be right up your alley if you’re interested to break your…
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