By Damian Rafferty on June 24, 2011
This entry is filed under Events and tagged Abigail Washburn, Africa, Afrocubism, alabama 3, Alejandro Toledo, Alpha Blondy, Axel Krygier, Baaba Maal, Bangladesh, Bellowhead, blues, Bomba Estereo, Booker T Jones, Congo, Cuba, Desert Blues, Dhol Foundation, Donso, dub, Dub Colossus, Dub Pistols, Easy Star All-Stars, Ebo Taylor, Egypt, El Tanbura, festival, Feufollet, Germany, Gogol Bordello, Hari Sivanesan, Hassan Erraji, Havana, Jamaica, Jamie Smith, jazz, Lauryn Hill, London, Mahala Rai Banda, Nathalie Natiembe, Nigeria, North, Norway, Orissa, Pacific, Penguin Café, Port Said, punk, radio 3, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Roland Tchakounte, Samuel Yirga, Shunsuke Kimura, Submotion Orchestra, Susheela Raman, Taraf de Haidouks, Vincent Segal, Womad, World Music. | 2 Comments
Baaba Maal by Damian Rafferty
WOMAD this year features: Afrocubism , Alpha Blondy, Baaba Maal, Bellowhead, Dub Colossu, Ebo Taylor, Gogol Bordell0, Penguin Café, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Susheela Raman and Taraf de Haidouks Continue reading WOMAD – Charlton Park 28-31 July 2011
By Gerry Hectic on June 29, 2010
This entry is filed under Europe: Reviews and tagged Alejandro Toledo, Balkan, Birmingham, compilation, Dr, dub, dubstep, Edinburgh, Europe, festival, Gogol Bordello, Gypsy, jazz, JazZstePpa, Jerry Dammers, John Peel, Jonny Trunk, Koby Israelite, Latin, London, Macedonia, New Wave, North, punk, soundtrack, South, Sun Ra.
It’s probably stating the obvious but for all sorts of reasons, the music from the Balkans can be found all over the globe in various adaptations but this latest compilation on Green Queen Music is a healthy thermometer, London is the place for Balkan Fever London: mind the brass!
Continue reading V/A – Balkan Fever London (Mind the Brass)
By Gerry Hectic on January 25, 2010
This entry is filed under Europe: Reviews and tagged Addis, Bibi Tanga, blues, dub, Dub Colossus, Easy Star All-Stars, Ethiopia, Ethiopian, Gillett, Gogol Bordello, jazz, Jerry Dammers, king tubby, Mali, Sun Ra, The Roots, Tommy T.
Don’t be put off by the cover as the debut solo album from the bassist in Gogol Bordello’ band is far-I more than anything that Bordello has done for a long time; a new world star!
Continue reading Tommy T – The Prester John Sessions
By Gerry Hectic on May 3, 2009
This entry is filed under Europe: Reviews and tagged Barbican, Camden, Dingwalls, Family, festival, Gogol Bordello, Ireland, London, Peyoti for President, rob, South, Sway, tropical.
The morning the after the night before sees Manny Pacquiao definitely the hottest “For President” candidate in the world right now but on a music front, its Peyoti For President that leads the way as he surfs the rising tide of conformity with a mix of world beats and political pop-punk!
Continue reading Peyoti For President – Rising Tide Of Conformity
Trickbaby’s last album Hanging Around produced a No. 1 hit in India and tracks featured on numerous Bollywood soundtracks; that makes the follow-up one of the most eagerly-awaited albums of the year.
Continue reading Trickbaby – Chor Bazaar
Compiled by DJ Russ Jones and Felix B, this second ‘Gypsy’ compilation from Atlantic Jaxx, ‘Too’ is a far cry from the Romani brass fest served up by the previous release
Continue reading V/A – Gypsy Beats and Balkan Bangers Too
The Kolpakov Trio and Eugene Hutz were billed as the headline act, and many, I would guess, had come to see the lead singer of Gogol Bordello do an acoustic set. But it was the ‘support’, Mahala Rai Banda who stole the show
Continue reading Kolpakov Trio & Eugene Hutz (Gogol Bordello) + Mahala Rai Banda – Barbican, 29 May ’07
By Damian Rafferty on May 8, 2007
This entry is filed under Europe: Reviews and tagged Balkan, Bellowhead, bongo, compilation, cumbia, Gillett, Gogol Bordello, Gotan Project, Gypsy, K'naan, Latin, Lila Downs, Mahmoud Ahmed, Mariza, Ojos de Brujo, rock, Ska Cubano, soul, World Music.
All that’s good and bad from a scene on two discs. Fabulous diversity with music that leaps language barriers to grab you by the heart on the one hand but it’s still a closed shop
Continue reading V/A – Awards for World Music 2007
By Gerry Hectic on October 5, 2006
This entry is filed under Africa/Middle East: Reviews, Asia/Pacific: Reviews, Europe: Reviews and tagged Africa, Balkan, blues, Dengue Fever, Desert Blues, Gilles Peterson, Gogol Bordello, hip hop, Rachid Taha, rock, Rough Guide, Tinariwen.
Continuing the global trip, Rough Guides get in touch with Planet Rock
Continue reading V/A – Rough Guide To Planet Rock
Gogol Bordello’s live shows have been called the greatest on earth. Stories of stage invasions, crowd surfing and bouncer-baiting are now legendary. The New York-Ukrainian punk band did not disappoint.
Continue reading Gogol Bordello Reviewed – Astoria, London, 10 March
In recent years, there has been an explosion of interest in all things Balkan. With Fanfare Ciocarlia receiving international attention, Taraf de Haidouks being widely touted as Johnny Depp’s favourite band, Shantel conquering the globe’s more eclectic dancefloors with his Bucovina Club releases and Eugene Hutz of gypsy punk outfit Gogol Bordello starring in the recent screen adaptation of ‘Everything’s Illuminated’, the stock of this oft-neglected corner of Europe has rarely been higher.
Continue reading Garth Cartwright – Princes Amongst Men: Journeys with Gypsy Musicians (Book)
