New World Charts- 2016!!!

A group of men pose for a formal photo in front of an ornate building. Most wear traditional Indian clothing, with many in blue vests, turbans, and kurtas. Some are seated on the ground and others are standing behind them.

El niño is approaching and KZSC has a storm of its own! Here are the new musical releases to look for as we enter the new year. Stay worldly.

  1. Jonny Greenwood/Shye Ben Tzur/Rajastahan Express-Junun
  2. Wayne Wallace Latin Jazz Quintet-Intercambio
  3. Karavan Sarai Project-Woven Landscapes
  4. Sanjay Chitale and Sandeep Chowta-American Pilgrimage
  5. Gayasi Ross-Isskootsik (Before Here Was Here)
  6. Sean Robbins-Olanui
  7. Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra with Arturo O’Farrill-Cuba:The Conversation Continues
  8. Boogat-Neo-Reconquista
  9. Stick Figure-Set in Stone
  10. Michael Franti and Spearhead-Once A Day Rise Up (EP)

 

  1. Mariachi Flor De Toloache-Mariachi Flor De Toloache
  2. Carla Morrison-Amor Supremo
  3. Elsa Y El Mar-Rey
  4. St.Germain-St.Germain
  5. Grupo Fantasma-Problemas

In the number one spot is Junun. This particular album is a staff favorite; it features composers Shye Ben Tzur and Jonny Greenwood from Radiohead backed by The Rajastan Express. With it’s mix of Hebrew, Hindi, and Urdu, and variety tempos; this album brings both a killer brass section and smooth traditional vocals.