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Monthly Archives: December 2010
My Favorites of 2010: #8
8. Kathy Kallick Band: Between the Hollow and the High-Rise (2010) I heard “The Girl Next Door” on a podcast and I was hooked. The rest of this album stands up to my first impression and I’ve been coming back … Continue reading
My Favorites of 2010: #9
9. Los Lobos: Tin Can Trust (2010) Los Lobos keeps putting out one enjoyable record after another, and this one is no exception. This album has a solid mix of Mexican cumbia and norteño, blues, guitar-heavy rock, latin percussion, big … Continue reading
My Favorites of 2010: #10
10. Frøy Aagre: Cycle of Silence (2010) Norwegian saxophonist Frøy Aagre put out her third release early in 2010, and this was my introduction to her music. I like the way she plays the soprano saxophone, and I really enjoy … Continue reading
Posted in Lists
Tagged bushman's revenge, elephant9, espen eriksen, frøy aagre, jaga jazzist, norway, øyvind brække
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My Favorites of 2010: Preamble
My Favorites of 2010: Preamble Over the next ten days I’ll be counting down my favorite recordings from 2010. I chose the countdown format this year because I haven’t had a chance to post a formal review of each one yet. They all … Continue reading
Sofia Jannok
Sofia Jannok: Áššogáttis – By The Embers (2008) The Sami singer Sofia Jannok has a stunning voice. The standout track on her 2009 release is an a cappella rendition of “Vuolvojávrri.” My review is on RootsWorld.
Posted in Sami, Sweden
Tagged a cappella, gällivare, rootsworld, sami, sofia jannok, sweden
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James Shipp
James Shipp’s Nós Novo: Strange Sweethearts in America (2009) This US quartet creates an interesting mixture of Irish Brazilian jazz. My review is on RootsWorld.
Posted in Jazz, US
Tagged brazil, celtic, ireland, james shipp, nós novo, rootsworld
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