Jende Ri Palenge: New Music and DVD Project from Bomba Estereo’s Simon Mejia
An exciting new project has been released today by Soul Jazz Records. Jende Ri Palenge is the culmination of Santiago... Read Article
Palenque Palenque
Palenque Palenque! La Memoria Viva
From Cartagena we drove an hour to one of our last and most expected destinations, the mystical heart of Africa... Read Article
The Best Albums of 2010 — The Best Compilations
When we were compiling our favourite albums of 2010 (see parts one and two) we had a huge problem putting... Read Article
Choc Quib Town, CéU and Luisa Maita in World Music Chart Europe’s Top 20 of 2010
World Music Charts Europe have just released their list of the most-listened to World Music artists of 2010, according to... Read Article
Spotlight on Palenque Records (or how Lucas Silva’s Champeta love affair is getting back to Colombia’s African roots)
Right now’s an exciting time for Lucas Silva and his label Palenque Records. Palenque Palenque! (Champeta Criolla & Afro Roots... Read Article