NOVEMBER 01 2007
Youssou N'Dour "Rokku Mi Rokka" At forty-eight, the Senegalese singer-bandleader Youssou N'Dour has been the world's most consistent record maker all decade. His third album for Nonesuch isn't stone genius like 2002's chanson-inflected Nothing's in Vain or 2004's Sufi-themed Egypt. But N'Dour has learned how not to be swamped by his own internationalism. -ROLLING STONE.COM
Federico Aubele "Panamericana" Federico Aubele is an Argentine singer-songwriter whose music blends a variety of genres and styles: Jamaican dub and reggae, American ambient and hip-hop, Mexican bolero, and Argentine tango. He describes his music as a synthesis of styles from throughout the Americas.
DeIrdre Ni Chinneide "Celtic Passage" If you think all Celtic music sounds the same, then you probably haven't heard Deirdre Ni Chinneide, Ireland's rising female tenor who is reshaping the genre that has captivated millions. Celtic Passage presents the North American debut of this passionate vocalist, embracing the energy of the wholly empowered feminine through a rich soundscape of moving verse, raw emotion, and traditional arrangements that are at once ethereal and grounding.
Various Artists "New Orleans Brass" On New Orleans Brass a veritable who's who of contemporary New Orleans musicians and vocalists demonstrate why the city continues to be one of the world's most vibrant musical centers. Throughout the years, New Orleans brass bands developed a musical culture unlike any other, with a special march-and-dance rhythm that has flavored all New Orleans music including rhythm and blues, jazz and funk. - AMAZON.COM
Raul Midon "Pick Somebody Up" (Single) New Mexico-born, New York-based Raul Midon is one of those artists whose style encompasses many different genres to make a fairly unique sound. The singer-songwriter/guitarist takes his vocal cues from R&B legends like Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway, and the easiest classification for him would be in the “neo-soul” category.