Eclectic Vibes

by Andrew Frey

Reviews From: World
Govinda - Resonance

Govinda - Resonance

Govinda
Resonance
Label: self

An EP of sensual electronic explorations through mysterious Middle Eastern beats woven into a tapestry of tantalizing female vocals, signature violin overlays and world-bass beats. Delicate, dark and delicious.

Govinda WebsiteGovinda Facebook

Kobo Town - Jumbie in the Jungle

Kobo Town - Jumbie in the Jungle

Kobo Town
Jumbie in the Jungle
Label: Cumbancha Records

Breathing new fire into the vintage, yet relevant sound of Calypso, Trinidad emigre Drew Gonsalves has become recognized as one of the renowned artistic voices of the Caribbean diaspora. And thanks to his efforts this reggae related genre has found multitudes of listeners ready to soak up the good vibrations and great grooves offered here.

Kobo Town WebsiteKobo Town Facebook

Carmen Souza - Kachupada

Carmen Souza - Kachupada

Carmen Souza
Kachupada
Label: Galileo

Smoothly sauntering through the world jazz market of musical manifestation, Carmen Souza has honed a unique approach by taking her Cape Verdean Creole roots and infuses them with infectious traditional African music, Brazillian rhythms, and a plethora of minute nuances that make this release shine and sparkle. 

Carmen Souza WebsiteCarmen Souza Facebook

Danny Michel with the Garifuna Collective - Black Birds Are Dancing Over Me

Danny Michel with the Garifuna Collective - Black Birds Are Dancing Over Me

Danny Michel with the Garifuna Collective
Black Birds Are Dancing Over Me
Label: Cumbancha

A curious combination project between popular indie rocker Danny Michel (compared to Paul Simon and Peter Gabriel) and Central America’s Garifuna Collective. But this curiosity has impressive vision and vitality along with infectious beats and tasty lyrics so what’s not to love? Having already earned a Juno Award nomination in Canada (similar to a Grammy), this release has a lot going for it.

Danny Michel with the Garifuna Collective WebsiteDanny Michel with the Garifuna Collective Facebook

Maracatu New York - Baque de Brooklyn

Maracatu New York - Baque de Brooklyn

Maracatu New York
Baque de Brooklyn
Label: Nation Beat Music

If there is to be an Ambassador of Maracatu, Scott Kettner, percussionist, band leader and drummer for Maracatu New York and Nation Beat would be a great choice. After years of study and immersion into this style, while living in Brazil he was able to become a master in the field and take the sound worldwide. Experience the evolution of this unique drumming style through the 12 tracks here and expect the unexpected when they slip in a great cover of Led Zepplin’s “Over The Hills and Far Away.” 

Maracatu New York WebsiteMaracatu New York Facebook

Spiral Rhythm - Rise Up

Spiral Rhythm - Rise Up

Spiral Rhythm
Rise Up
Label: self-released

Rise Up is the result of a successful Kickstarter campaign and so it sparkles and shines from community involvement. In fact, they were a favorite at the spirit festival (PSG) we attended over Summer Solstice. Their multifaceted pro-Goddess a capella pagan chants will warm your heart and soothe your soul as they are caressed with gentle percussion and the vibrancy of the many Goddessy voices that make up this 7 member group. Experience what these sacred space makers have to offer! 

Spiral Rhythm WebsiteSpiral Rhythm Facebook

Tal National - Kaani

Tal National - Kaani

Tal National
Kaani
Label: FatCat

Before becoming the national treasure and pop phenomenon of the West African country of Niger, Tal National honed their craft for 6 long years before recording their first release. Known for their playing all-night-long shows five nights a week in their native country, the band rose to huge success and are in high demand.

Kaani, their first international release, is sung all in Zarma, Haossa (Niger’s main languages), and French. It is a non-stop flurry of Afropop with dancing guitar melodies combined with traditional regional inflections and percussion plus touches of desert blues and soukous that deftly combines the traditional with the modern. Their first international tour stops on 9/21 in Milwaukee, WI at Global Union Festival: Humbolt Park Bandshell.

Tal National WebsiteTal National Facebook

Boban and Marko Markovic Orchestra - Gipsy Manifesto

Boban and Marko Markovic Orchestra - Gipsy Manifesto

Boban and Marko Markovic Orchestra
Gipsy Manifesto
Label: piranha

The Balkan brass band movement has been one of the most enjoyable and rewarding musical uprisings of the past several years and the Markovic’s have been unabashedly at the forefront of things. This legendary father and son virtuoso trumpet duo hail from Southern Serbia, but thanks to the saturation of multicultural elements into their music, they have been penning numerous genre-defining and explosive Balkan Gypsy Brass dance hits over the years while seeing their popularity skyrocket thanks to DJs around the world remixing all things Balkan into their electronica. Balkan beats get the dance floor percolating and there is a lot of fantastic percolation happening on Gipsy Manifesto!

Boban and Marko Markovic Orchestra WebsiteBoban and Marko Markovic Orchestra FacebookBoban and Marko Markovic Orchestra Wiki

Bombay Dub Orchestra - Tales From The Grand Bazaar

Bombay Dub Orchestra - Tales From The Grand Bazaar

Bombay Dub Orchestra
Tales From The Grand Bazaar
Label: Six Degrees

Inspired by stories that traders and denizens of the cafes and stalls of the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul have been telling since it was established in 1461, this release matches beautiful and entrancing multi-ethnic rhythms with cool dub and electronica in a dynamic soundtrack environment. Recorded in Jamaica, Turkey, India, US and UK, the myriad of global inflections and nuances will have you conjuring your own stories of grand adventuring. 

Bombay Dub Orchestra WebsiteBombay Dub Orchestra FacebookBombay Dub Orchestra Wiki

Banco De Gaia - Ollopa: Apollo Remixed

Banco De Gaia - Ollopa: Apollo Remixed

Banco De Gaia
Ollopa: Apollo Remixed
Label: 1-2-3-4 GO

While remix albums are diverse and plentiful, the real trick is to get the zestiest musicians to work with the most intriguingly remixable material. Banco De Gaia has been around for 20+ years, releasing excellent ambient world beat electronica, but the Apollo album was his first album in 7 years, so might as well do it up! Remixers here include Desert Dwellers, Kaya Project, System 7, Eat Static, and Gaudi, which is why this is a special treat.

Banco De Gaia WebsiteBanco De Gaia FacebookBanco De Gaia Wiki

Turiya Nada - Arakara: Ecstasy of the Awake - Ancient Siddhar Yoga Resonance

Turiya Nada - Arakara: Ecstasy of the Awake - Ancient Siddhar Yoga Resonance

Turiya Nada
Arakara: Ecstasy of the Awake - Ancient Siddhar Yoga Resonance
Label: White Swan

While most musicians don’t aspire to actually live the life of a yogi. Turiya Nada (aka Tapasyogi Nandhi) is the exception to that rule. And part of living that lifestyle for him involves sharing ancient consciousness-raising Siddhar chants and mantras with the world. On this release, 21st century electronic soundscapes float behind and around these powerful chants to evoke and enrich the vital message and power of Oneness in an effort to awaken your inner guru.

Turiya Nada WebsiteTuriya Nada Facebook

EarthRise Sound System - Rock Beats Paper

EarthRise Sound System - Rock Beats Paper

EarthRise Sound System
Rock Beats Paper
Label: Yoga Organix Records

When the prolific duo DJ/writer/yogi Derek Beres and producer/percussionist Duke Mushroom had their debut reach #5 on the iTunes World charts, they chose to up the ante of their follow-up by melding an impressive myriad of guest vocalists and musicians into their lineup. This, in turn, integrated influences ranging from India, Pakistan, Jamaica, Brazil, Peru, and beyond. Thematically, this album recalls the classic kids’ game and brings to light the consequences of choosing money (paper) over the planet (rock).

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