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Oumou Sangaré: Mogoya
by James Nadal
After an eight-year recording hiatus, Malian superstar vocalist Oumou Sangaré returns to the international spotlight with a new record, on a new label, but with the same steadfast focus on African women's rights. Mogoya is her first release on the Paris-based No Format indie label, after releasing five albums over twenty years with World Circuit. Sangaré ...
Rev. Sekou: In Times Like These
by James Nadal
Throughout American history, southern black churches have been a source of reassurance and hope, and a respected safe haven for their congregation. Rev. Sekou (Reverend Osagyefo Uhuru Sekou) is a third generation Pentecostal-Holiness Church minister from Zent, Arkansas, who stepped out of the pulpit, taking his motivational message to the streets with In Times Like These. ...
Duende Libre: Duende Libre
by James Nadal
As world music proliferates into the mainstream, there are countless musicians attempting to capture its exotic rhythms and enticing melodies, some succeed, others falter. Taking their name from a Federico Garcia Lorca lecture on artistic inspiration and creation, Duende Libre's self-titled release manages to incorporate some of the essence of world music in what they term ...
Daniel Toledo Trio & Pianohooligan: Atrium
by James Nadal
Jazz left the shores of America long ago, and has been embraced across the planet as the music of choice for personal expansion and emotional expression. Case in point is the Daniel Toledo Trio & Pianohooligan, a triumvirate of youthful and impressive musicians, from three different countries, who have bonded over jazz's democratic status that everyone ...
Trio Ciclos: Mobiles Vol. 1
by James Nadal
In a novel approach to free improvisation, Trio Ciclos, draws from the kinetic art of sculptor Alexander Calder, and composer Earle Brown's open form style of musical interpretation. Mobiles Vol. 1 , is an adventurous foray into jazz experimentation that allows the listener to float through the creative process as it was performed. Hailing ...
Chris Washburne: Rags And Roots
by James Nadal
The year 1917 stands out in music history, for that was the year of the first jazz recording, (Livery Stable Blues by Original Dixieland Jass Band) and marks the death of ragtime pianist/composer Scott Joplin. To commemorate these events, and the century that ensued, trombonist Chris Washburne takes a musical exploration back through time on Rags ...
Eddie Palmieri: Sabiduria/Wisdom
by James Nadal
In celebration of his eightieth birthday, and sixty years as a professional musician, pianist Eddie Palmieri presents Sabiduria/Wisdom, a prodigious testament to his avowed spirit of investigation, and amazing zest for life. Throughout his illustrious recording career, Palmieri has expanded upon the complexities of Afro-Caribbean rhythms, combining them with the serious elements in the melodic and ...
Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo': TajMo
by James Nadal
When two generations of blues giants as Taj Mahal and Keb' Mo' teamed up for the production TajMo, the best of both personalities and talents merged for an adventurous take on traditional blues. Taj Mahal's recording trajectory goes back to the late 1960's, when he released Taj Mahal, quickly followed by The Natch'l Blues, both on ...
ÌFÉ: IIII+IIII
by James Nadal
The process of personal transformation, when dealing with spirituality, can be a powerful motivational force. Leader and front man Otura Mun is the guiding light of ÌFÉ, a Puerto Rican fusion ensemble which has recreated the essence of the Santeria religion, as a nucleus for this production. American born Otura Mun, started out as an accomplished ...
Mistura Fina: A Little Bit Of This And A Little Bit Of That
by James Nadal
Over the last few decades, Denver, Colorado, has been recognized as an American renaissance city with a burgeoning jazz scene. The positive economic development of the state has resulted in an influx of new businesses, residents, and tourism, and the city is proud of the premier jazz venues, and local musicians with impressive talent. Latin jazz ...
