Most readers of this blog probably know that Natacha Atlas is one of TravelTracks’ favorites. Her music is all about fusion—very appropriate for someone with her Egyptian/English/Belgian background. Check out these clips of her—”Mon Amie La Rose” is particularly captivating. The first three are music videos, and the …
Big Blue Ball, a new compilation album from Real World Records, is a doozie, packed full of diverse world music treats.
It’s the result of week-long musical collaborations in Wiltshire, England, over three summers—with …
Putumayo —the standard-bearer for world music compilation albums—comes up with a winner on Arabic Groove. Nearly every song is a stand-out, with irresistible Middle Eastern dance beats melding with a variety of …
