The 1960’s gave rise to a very particular and unique sub-genre of cumbia in South America. It combined the electric guitars of the rock ‘n roll generation with the traditional Andean music of Peru. It also employed the use of synthesizers for its melodies over the more traditional accordions utilized in Colombian cumbia. Peruvian cumbia, […]
When The Movement’s managers at Rootfire first approached the band with the concept of a no-interest, one-year loan so they could pay to recording and release of a new album, lead singer Josh Swain was initially skeptical. “Why would someone give an interest-free loan?” Swain said. His band previously balked at label deals where third parties would […]
Reggae singer Jesse Royal helps push the rich musical lineage of Jamaica forward on his forthcoming album, Lily of Da Valley. He worked with producers Llamar “ Riff Raff” Brown, Kareem “Remus” Burrell, Phillip “Winta” James and others to create a sound that combines revolutionary messages, soulful harmonizing and body-shaking beats. Teaming with up Jo Mersa Marley, […]
Collie Buddz finally made a welcome return to music with Good Life (released in May), marking his first album in a decade. It has never been proven easy for dancehall or reggae artists to stay relevant, as the genres’ turnaround have become so fast-paced, but the Bermudian artist found a way to stay true to himself and give […]
New York (AFP) – Somalia is rarely described as on the musical vanguard but there was a time, before its turmoil, when the Horn of Africa nation bustled with an electrifying mix of the world’s sounds. A new album aims to bring a wider audience to the music of Somalia through the restoration of dusty […]