by Beth Whitman - Wanderluster (September 2nd, 2008)
Hanggai is an ancient Mongolian word that describes a grassland landscape of mountains, trees, rivers and blue skies. Hanggai, the musical group, has roots in this landscape but crosses over into the modern world of China and, specifically Beijing, on their first CD, Introducing Hanggai, from World Music Network. I’ve always been fascinated by the [...]
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by Beth Whitman - Wanderluster (July 18th, 2008)
I have several compilations from Putumayo currently making the rotation on my iPod. Hmmm, actually I have 9 total. But I won’t talk about them all here. How ’bout I mix it up and give you a sampling from around the world? Because I love this city and because it has certainly gotten the shaft [...]
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by Beth Whitman - Wanderluster (May 7th, 2008)
Pernambuco is a state in the northeast corner of Brazil. Best known for its capital, Recife, the area is overshadowed by Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. It’s a region that gets little attention, particularly when it comes to music. Little attention doesn’t mean little talent, however. The various musicians on this compilation, What’s Happening [...]
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