Hajime Mizoguchi: Halfinch Dessert (1986)
These are the things that surprise sometimes. I went into researching some background story behind Hajime Mizoguchi’s deeply affecting Halfinch Dessert and…
August 4, 2017
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Ritmia: Forse Il Mare (1986)
Nothing makes one cringe more than when someone tries to “modernize” traditional music. The issue isn’t with modernization but with trying to…
July 26, 2017
Mix: 5. Trás-os-Montes
When conceiving my latest mix all I could think about was the works of master Impressionist painters. Where other painters try to…
July 14, 2017
African Head Charge: Songs of Praise (1990)
We might not all be able to know the way to get on that righteous path but there are signals that could…
July 11, 2017
Steve Shehan: Arrows (1990)
Heavy, shamanic, tectonic Fourth World music from French-American composer, of Cherokee descent, Steve Shehan. Primarily a percussionist, Steve developed his own improvisational…
June 23, 2017
Mendes & Mendes: Mendes & Mendes (1982)
What’s this? Just some sweet, sweet Lusophonic magic, from the great African island nation of Cabo Verde. Music fitting that jaw-dropping album cover.…
June 6, 2017
José “Zeca” Afonso: Galinhas Do Mato (1985)
I always hate to say never, but I’ll wager that you’ll never find another giant of fado music quite like José “Zeca”…
June 2, 2017
Paleis Van Boem: Mowgli Goes Kaka (1985)
Deeply intricate and esoteric experimental percussion music from Netherland’s own Paleis Van Boem, which aptly translates to “Palace of Boom”. Now known –…
May 30, 2017
Coste Apetrea: Airborne (1989)
I am you. You are me, Coste Apetrea Airborne cover man. I feel you, ADIDAS sweatpants-tucked-in-full-length-fishing boots man. I get you, oversized-cardigan-above-open-buttoned-linen-shirted-friend. I…
May 19, 2017
Sly and Robbie: Language Barrier (1985)
I’m looking at the liner notes to Sly & Robbie’s Language Barrier right now. Performances by Afrika Bambaataa, Bernie Worrell, Mikey Chung, Manu Dibango,…
May 10, 2017
Eblen Macari: Música Para Planetarios (1987)
Every time I revisit Eblen Macari’s landmark release, Música Para Planetarios, I find something different and special about it. At times, it’s finding…
May 5, 2017
Alap Jetzer: Eternity’s Sunrise (1986)
Sun-lit, rainbow music for respite after rainy days. That’s how I would describe Alap Jetzer’s largely acoustic renditions of Hindu guru Sri…
May 1, 2017