Top 13 World Jazz Albums Jewels found in 2024: A 13WAY Global Groove Odyssey!
Hold onto your berets, jazz cats, because the 13WAY Editorial Crew is taking you on a whirlwind tour of the hottest world jazz albums of 2023! we‘ve been scouring the sonic landscape, separating the wheat from the chaff, and are ready to drop some knowledge on your head like a bebop bassline. so, grab your headphones, adjust your monocle, and prepare to be transported to musical realms unknown. We’ve got sounds from Ecuador, Palestine, and beyond, all blended together in a delicious sonic stew that will tantalize your eardrums and expand your musical horizons. So, put on your dancing shoes, grab your passport, and let’s get grooving! 1. Nubya Garcia – “Source” (Latin America/UK) Listen to Source Nubya Garcia’s “Source” is a sonic passport to a world of musical delights. Imagine the warmth of Caribbean sunshine mixed with the rhythmic pulse of Latin America, all delivered through Garcia’s masterful saxophone and captivating vocals. It’s like a tropical vacation for your ears. 2. Sons of Kemet – “Black to the Future” (Africa/UK) Listen to Black to the Future This album is a sonic manifesto, a powerful exploration of Black identity and the African diaspora. Sons of Kemet’s unique instrumentation creates a sound that is both innovative and deeply rooted in tradition. It’s music that makes you think, feel, and move all at once. 3. Alsarah & The Nubatones – “Silt” (Middle East/USA) Listen to Silt Alsarah & The Nubatones create a captivating blend of East African retro-pop and Nubian music with a modern twist. “Silt” is a mesmerizing album that showcases Alsarah’s powerful vocals and the band’s tight-knit grooves. 4. Anat Cohen Tentet – “Triple Helix” (Middle East/USA) Listen to Triple Helix Clarinetist Anat Cohen leads her tentet through a complex and captivating musical journey on “Triple Helix.” The album draws inspiration from Middle Eastern musical traditions, creating a sound that is both intricate and accessible. 5. Antonio Adolfo – “BruMa: Celebrating Milton Nascimento” (Brazil) Listen to BruMa: Celebrating Milton Nascimento Brazilian pianist Antonio Adolfo pays tribute to the legendary Milton Nascimento on this beautiful and heartfelt album. “BruMa” features Adolfo’s masterful piano playing alongside lush arrangements and guest appearances by Brazilian music icons. 6. Dayme Arocena – “Soniocardiograma” (Cuba) Listen to Sonocardiogram Cuban vocalist Daymé Arocena delivers a powerful and soulful album with “Sonocardiogram.” The album blends Afro-Cuban music with jazz and soul influences, creating a sound that is both traditional and modern. 7. Elina Duni – “Lost Ships” (Albania/Switzerland) Listen to Lost Ships Elina Duni’s “Lost Ships” is a haunting and beautiful album that blends Albanian folk music with jazz and chamber music influences. Duni’s captivating vocals and the album’s atmospheric arrangements create a truly unique listening experience. 8. Farida Amadou – “Mal de Terre” (Niger) Listen to Afrique Singer and guitarist Farida Amadou delivers a powerful and soulful album with “Mal De Terre.” The album blends […]
ORIGINALOVERDUBS Takes You on a Global Groove Odyssey:
The 13WAY Editors Crew praises Natural Records’ “ORIGINALOVERDUBS EP” as a genre-bending musical journey that offers a unique exploration of global rhythms. The EP is Christian Situ’s masterpiece, portraying an audacious adventure through instrumental tracks rich with diverse influences from Brazil to Argentina. Intended for world-traveling music lovers, this album promises an immersive, vibrant experience through World Fusion, Dub, and EDM, encouraging listeners to eschew tourist clichés for a genuine audio voyage.
Fela Kuti’s Enduring Influence on Contemporary Afrobeat
In the pulsating rhythm of contemporary Afrobeat, one name resonates louder than ever – Fela Kuti. The afrobeat pioneer, political maverick, and musical revolutionary left an indelible mark that continues to shape the landscape of African music today.