Articles by David Ryshpan

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  Various

  Polska Rootz: Beatz, Dubs, Mixes and Future Folk from Poland

  PUBLISHED Aug 4, 2009

  This compilation, mixed by Zonic, showcases the fertile underground Polish reggae scene stemming from the early '80s. Subgenre polska rootz...

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  La Minor

  Oboroty

  PUBLISHED Aug 4, 2009

  St. Petersburg's La Minor term their music "street chanson." More than a concise abbreviation of their mélange of Eastern European,...

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  Ute Lemper

  Between Yesterday and Tomorrow

  PUBLISHED Aug 4, 2009

  From opener "The Greatest Ride," Ute Lemper makes her new sound clear. Over percolating production courtesy of keyboardist Vana Gierig, Lem...

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  Victor Olaiya

  All Star Soul International

  PUBLISHED Aug 4, 2009

  The influence of James Brown in West Africa in the '60s and '70s is utterly astounding, as any fan of the Ghana Soundz compilations is awar...

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  Tim Posgate Horn Band Featuring Howard Johnson

  Banjo Hockey

  PUBLISHED Aug 4, 2009

  Tim Posgate's Hornband are a vehicle for strong tunes and solid playing, not just a group anchored by novel instrumentation. Guitarist/banj...

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  John Hébert

  Byzantine Monkey

  PUBLISHED Aug 4, 2009

  A Louisiana native, bassist John Hébert has played with such strong composers/performers as Fred Hersch, John Hollenbeck and Andrew...

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  Carl Maguire's Floriculture

  Sided Silver Solid

  PUBLISHED Aug 4, 2009

  New York-based Carl Maguire has helmed Floriculture since 2001. As a composer, the new expanded version of the group provides him with a va...

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  Melody Gardot

  My One and Only Thrill

  PUBLISHED Aug 4, 2009

  Philadelphian singer-songwriter Melody Gardot places herself in lofty company on her second full-length outing, My One and Only Thrill, pro...