AUGUST 1 2007Zap Mama "Supermoon" (Heads Up / Congo) A sprawling example of "world groove," Zap Mama's sixth album is further proof that in these interconnected times the musical world really is shrinking. Born in the Congo and raised in the French culture of Belgium, Zap Mama founder and driving force Marie Daulne has always ignored the barriers between musical genres like so many outdated speed limits on a dusty highway, but on Supermoon she dips into so many styles--Afropop, R&B, hip-hop, funk--as to reduce those barriers to a delightful irrelevancy.
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan "Dub Qawwali" (Six Degrees / USA) The late Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was and is still very much considered to be one of the greatest Qawwals (singer of qawwali music) in the world; recognized as a legend in his native Pakistan. He also took his musical messages of peace, love and spirituality to the international stage, earning him the title of Pakistan's premier ambassador of Qawwali music. This CD is a collection of remixes of some of his classic songs done by Dub-electronica artist Gaudi.
Frank Et Ses Potes "Frank Et Ses Potes" (Musication / Canada) Three years after the formation of the group, Frank and his pals presents its first album entitled Allumé. This festive group took as a starting point the multicultural fabric which is Montreal to create an album of mongrel musical styles. The reggae, the rock'n'roll and the pop are solid and designed for dance.
Frank Et Ses Potes "Frank Et Ses Potes" (Musication / Canada) Three years after the formation of the group, Frank and his pals presents its first album entitled Allumé. This festive group took as a starting point the multicultural fabric which is Montreal to create an album of mongrel musical styles. The reggae, the rock'n'roll and the pop are solid and designed for dance.
The Elders "Racing The Tide" (BMI / USA) Racing the Tide, the newest release from The Elders, shows off all the immaculate musicianship, strong songwriting and story telling skills of this Kansas City based Celtic rock band. Formed in 1998 The Elders have been rocking Kansas City and Celtic festivals across the country for the last 7 years.
Bambara Trans "Bambara Trans EP" (Bambara Trans / Canada) This melting pot of musicians hailing from everywhere focus on a sound influenced by Gnawi, African, Arab, Andalusian, and Latin tendencies. Their music cannot be pigeonholed, but one thing is certain – grooves and melodies are served on every plate
Bambara Trans "Bambara Trans EP" (Bambara Trans / Canada) This melting pot of musicians hailing from everywhere focus on a sound influenced by Gnawi, African, Arab, Andalusian, and Latin tendencies. Their music cannot be pigeonholed, but one thing is certain – grooves and melodies are served on every plate