Howard Blumenthal Reviews
The World Music CD Listener's Guide is the latest in a series from Billboard Books and noted
music writer Howard J. Blumenthal. Blumenthal is best-known as the creator of the tv series Where int he World is Carmen Sandiego?, but he is also
wirtten extensively about music of all genres for over 20 years.
A review of the book appeared in this space some time ago. Now, Howard has generously allowed some of his favorite World Music CD reviews to be reprinted.
The list of reviews is below -- click "Back" on your browser after reading each one to return to this menu.
Muzikas: The Prisoner's Song
Maria Bethania: Alibi
Cesaria Evora: Cesaria Evora
Tito Puente: 50 Years of Swing
Solas: Solas
Ali Akbar Khan: Then and Now
Klezmatics: Rhythm and Jews
Hun Huur Tuu: The Orphan's Lament
Sheila Chandra: Weaving my Ancestor's Voices