Tag: world music

Barrington Levy Tells Us That ‘Money Is The Drug’, And We Have No Reason To Doubt Him

October 30, 2023

Grammy nominated reggae superstar Barrington Levy knows just how intoxicating a big wad of cash can be. Your mind instantly fills with all the things you can do with it. The dopamine rush causes your pulse to race and your body temperature to increase. It literally is a drug, and he spares no expense in telling us this in his music video, ‘Money Is The Drug’.

The Camino Side Project ‘of music & movement’ Is An Introspective Road Trip

October 29, 2018

of movement & music’, from The Camino Side Project, is set for release on November 16. You can pre-order it on Bandcamp.

The Silver Snails – ‘Dancing With The Stars’

August 31, 2018

The Silver Snails, an Italian-US duo based in Italy, sing in English, French, Italian, Mandarin – and even a bit of Sanskrit – on their debut album ‘The Seven Melodies’.

deedz – ‘Love Letterz’

July 16, 2018

With a really interesting blend of East meets West, Afrobeats and Reggae, comes deedz with ‘Love Letterz’. It’s a crazy mix but it works – “boom shakalaka!!”

Grammy-Award-Winning Electronic Music Pioneer Deep Forest & Maria Matveeva share ‘Two’

June 7, 2018

Singer and musician Maria Matveeva has joined forces with French Grammy Award Winning composer and producer Eric Mouquet, better known as Deep Forest. The pair have put together a three track EP, titled ‘Siberian Trilogy Project’, inspired by the harmony and magic of Siberia, Maria’s homeland.

Tony Valor – ‘D’ Nah Nah (Shaky Bum Bum)’

March 12, 2018

At only 3 years old Tony Valor started learning from his father, a famed musician. Sure, he was just sitting under the console in his Dad’s studio, but it certain rubbed off. Part Colombian, Chinese, and Sicilian, Valor’s aim is to reach the world with his music, and his latest song, ‘D’Nah Nah (Shaky Bum Bum)’ (Ft. Zuka) with its irresistable rhythm, seems certain to be a surefire hit.

Marius Billgobenson’s Debut Album ‘The Sum of my Pardon’ Out 15th December 2017

November 15, 2017

Growing up in a small village on the outskirts of the Congolese jungle, Marius Billgobenson, better known as Billy, has spent most of his life working towards people coming together through music. His album, ‘The Sum Of My Pardon’, shows influences of jazz, blues, and traditional African music.

Review: Nahko – ‘My Name Is Bear’

October 19, 2017

Nahko is best known as the front man for the world music collective, Medicine For The People. His first solo work, ‘My Name Is Bear’ is in essence a prequel to his work with the People, and comprises 16 tracks of music and “interludes”, mostly written between the ages of 18 and 21, with some a little later. The interludes are actual unedited tape recordings of his raw thoughts. The end result is a pleasing insight into the mind of a very thoughtful and wise man.

Daniel Land Presents ‘The World In Tune’

July 10, 2017

A new collaboration project by Daniel Land has opened up opportunities for music lovers from all over to create and form their own compositions…

Pragnya Wakhlu – ‘Burning Fire’

June 19, 2017

Musician, composer, and activist based out of New Delhi, India, Pragnya Wakhlu is a strong believer in using the power of music to promote positive change. Inspired by the many important issues she’s passionate about, her latest song and video, ‘Burning Fire’, is a perfect example of her talent, and her drive to help others.

Lucy Monciel Announces Release of Newest Single ‘Thinking of You’

May 12, 2017

Lucy Monciel’s newest single, ‘Thinking Of You’, is out today.

Lost Songs Volume 2: Six Quick Questions For Album Curator ADMAN

May 4, 2017

Last year we covered ‘Lost Songs Volume 1’, an album curated by ADMAN and recorded at the world famous Metropolis Studios, in London. An album of “the best songs nobody has heard of yet”, the same team have now come back together to record ‘Lost Songs Volume 2’. We asked Alun Davies Six Quick Questions.