Int'L & World Music

The undisputed master of the Glampop is back with two extraordinary songs. Hollow Men: 80s, Bobby and his friends smoked clove cigarettes, listened to Bauhaus and Gary Numan and read dark poetry, which they didn't really understand. Bobby was...

The third in STRUT's Inspiration Information studio collaboration series brings together an intriguing pairing between one of Africa's greatest and most innovative bandleaders, MULATU ASTATKE, with the next level musicianship of THE HELIOCENTRICS...

The third appearance in the Brazil 45 series for the mighty Sonia Santos, here with a relatively under-the-radar gem. 'Mario' is a quirky samba-funk bomb with tripped out synths, wah-wah guitar, horn stabs and is one aimed straight for the dance-floor...

The Talbots were one of the first notable vocal groups from Bermuda to gain international acclaim. The group frequently performed for television in the 1950s, appearing on Ed Sullivan's variety shows and other programs. The Talbots performed Trinidadian...

The solo project of Japanese hardcore punk band NICE VIEW's vocalist, Shota Terai, focuses on folk based songs. As his new challenge, he recorded this new album with the band unlike previous works with strings and more like chamber music.1. Memento 2...

The self-proclaimed funkiest band on the west coast of Africa, the Heads Funk Band, could arguably make that claim for the whole continent. Featuring the slick guitar of Felix 'Feladey' Odey, the slinky drumming of Eddie Offeyi and the swirling keyboard...

The second volume of Calibro 35's personal tribute of the to the master Ennio Morricone features appearances by Elisa, Joan as Policewoman, Alessandro Cortini and Roy Paci.1. The Ballad of Sacco and Vanzetti (Feat. Joan As Policewoman) 2. Passaggi Nel...

The roots of Angolan popular music explored in the meticulous guitar studies ofáMa?rio Rui Silva. For fans of Nana? Vasconcelos, John Hassell's Fourth World ambient, Eduardo Mateo's psychedelic folk and Cameroonian electronic music visionary Francis...

The rags-to-riches chronicle of Penny Penny's life would be remarkable if he had only released his smash debut Shaka Bundu and packed houses for a few years. But the inimitable South African singer and dancer known for his trademark top ponytail and...

The raga cycle given by Pandit Pran Nath at the Palace Theater in Paris 1972 was the first time a Master Indian Classical Vocalist had presented three consecutive days of ragas sung at the appropriate times of day, giving the Western audience insight...

The popularity of her work led to an increased exposure for Togolese music outside of the country, in neighbouring Ghana and Benin most notably. During her career she collaborated and performed with greats including Manou Djibango, Queen Pelagie, Abeti...

The piano is not a part of my body, it's me. For me, music is spirit. - Bebo Vald?s Pianist, composer, arranger and bandleader, Bebo Vald?s was one of the most influential figures in the history of Cuban music. Born in the town of Quivicßn in the...