"Invazion" by Fourth Dimension (Reggae Artist from Florida(FL))

Fourth Dimension's latest album, "Invazion" is a compilation of vibrant and upbeat Reggae music that has a very modern and refreshing sound. "Dis Ya Music" is an upbeat number with an undulating rhythm, brass highlights, great harmonies, and lyrics that celebrates music itself. "When The Pressure Drop" is a song with more of a contemplative beat over which the vocals charms the listener with uplifting lyrics. "Frequency" is more of a funky Caribbean song with an active beat that entices one to get up and dance along. Overall, this is a highly animated and spirited Reggae album that takes on many social issues while at the same time brings forth a positive celebration of life. Fans of artists such as Bob Marley or Steel Pulse will really enjoy the well crafted tunes of "Invazion" by Fourth Dimension.

-Sean B. and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Nocturne" by Colyn Fischer & Shauna Pickett-Gordon (World Artist from San Francisco, California(CA))

"Nocturne" is the latest album from the duo Colyn Fischer & Shauna Pickett-Gordon. This is a wonderfully unique album, in which we hear solely the piano and violin combine into a superb collection of music that is part Celtic, part classical, and part Jazz. In "First Rain of the New Year" we hear both instruments delight the listener in their own way, the violin heartfelt while the piano softly accompanies with a sweet and somber tone. "The Stream is High" is an energetic number in which the violin calls out thrillingly as the piano frolics delightfully alongside. "The Astronomer" is a number that really shows how these musicians can fuse traditional Celtic music with a more contemporary jazz sound. All in all, this entire album is a true celebration of the fantastic potential inherent within the simple pairing of a violin and piano in the right musicians' hands. Fans of Celtic music, as well as those of avant-garde Jazz music, would do themselves a favor by listening to Colyn Fischer & Shauna Pickett-Gordon's album, "Nocturne."

-Sean B. and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Real Love" by SamO & JFC (Reggae Artist from Virginia(VA))

SamO & JFC's new CD, "Real Love," is a fun-loving and energetic collection of contemporary Caribbean music incorporating reggae, soca and calypso rhythms and influences. Title track "Real Love" is a celebration of true love put to an energetic reggae beat with terrific brass highlights. "Obama Victory Song" employs a reggae rhythm to express admiration for the 1st African-American president. "Heel and Toe" is more of a modern Caribbean dance song, and includes instruction for the 'heel and toe' dance. With roots and dance-hall and other reggae styles all blending in a celebration of island music, SamO & JFC's "Real Love" CD is a wonderful 12-song mix for dancing or just soaking up the sun-drenched sounds of the Caribbean.

-Sean B. and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Bossa Nova Day" by Minas (World Artist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania(PA))

The artistic duo Minas and their wonderful album, "Bossa Nova Day," offers a beautiful mix of Samba, Bossa Nova, Choro, Jazz, Blues, and Folk music with easy listening style. This collection of well crafted songs is not only sweet and delicate but sheer entertaining as this duo gives life to the soothing melodies with their vocals, piano, and guitar. The title track, "Bossa Nova Day," is vibrant and lively with vocals that blend with dynamic style. The easy flowing rhythm of "Hour Glass" mingles gracefully around the alluring vocals as this tune will seep into your spirits. The lovely Jazz piece, "All In Vain," is stunning as the emotive vocals cascade around the accompanying piano and guitar. Sit back and relax to the ambient compositions of "Bossa Nova Day," as you will find these charming arrangements not only tranquil but extremely enjoyable.

-Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"The Certaintity of Being Found" by Ian C. Bouras (Reggae Artist from New York City, New York(NY))

The smooth sounds on Ian C. Bouras' album, "The Certaintity of Being Found," are a fantastical trip of unique musical talent. This album almost surprises the listener with the range of genres that are under the artist's label of "ambient." From Reggae to flamenco guitar to a little dub step, this album packs a punch...in the most melodious way possible. "Thoughts On Angles and Sarcasm (Interlude)" is a track that breathes. That is to say, it has a slight pause every couple of seconds after each of which a fuller tone of the song comes out. Utilizing an acoustic guitar that is confident and solid, this track really speaks to the talent of the artist. "The Bounce," as its name may suggest, is a groovy, danceable tune, and has slow moving tempo interludes; adding to the easy listening vibe that comes with each of these tracks. All around, "The Certaintity of Being Found" is great for fans that enjoy fresh and original ambient Reggae music.

-Trent C. and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"La Terre des Hommes" by Daah Sossa Band (World Artist from Quebec, Canada)

Daah Sossa Band's latest album is "La Terre des Hommes" and is a collection of songs, both in French and English that are inspired by Reggae, Caribbean, and African music. "Give Dem a Chance" is a complex Reggae song with a wide range of instruments combining for an energetic song with a lot of movement. "À Venir" is a song with an African influence that merges strong and steady beats of the percussion with the incorporation of female/male chants and is a wonderful example of combining musical influences. "Dark Side of Men" is a more traditional Reggae song that employs a great bouncy beat with rootsy vocals throughout the song. "La Terre des Hommes" is a great album for those who could appreciate the fusion of international music. Fans of Reggae, Caribbean, or African music will thoroughly enjoy this album from the talented artists of Daah Sossa Band.

-Sean B. and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"The Wind Gave Me This Story" by Miho Saigo (World Artist from Japan)

Miho Saigo's debut CD, "The Wind Gave Me This Story," is a captivating work of Eastern tones and contemporary melodies, expressed in the rich vernacular of a Mongolian 2-stringed instrument called a morin khuur. Similar in sound and size to a cello (although slightly smaller with a more box-like body), the morin khuur produces a varied sound, much dependent on the performer's unique artistry, which, in Saigo's case, is considerable. Accompanied mainly by spare and nuanced piano, the 7 instrumental pieces on "The Wind Gave Me This Story" evoke the wild plains of Mongolia with deep and inspired reverie. A plaintive melody infuses CD-opener, "A Song of Wind and Sky," a song of wonderment for nature's bounty, while Saigo effectively plays with rhythm on the visually evocative, "A White Horse in Suho." While the beautiful "The Kite" is less buoyant than one might infer, its pastoral melody is like a kite's tail gliding across an open sky with infinite grace. Equal parts Asian World music and New Age soundscapes, Miho Saigo's "The Wind Gave Me This Story" CD is an engaging and spiritual album for listeners with imagination as profound as wind.

-Rice B. and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Indian Dusk" by Sanjay Wandrekar (World Artist from India)

No stranger to the music scene, the talented keyboardist/composer Sanjay Wandrekar and his CD "Indian Dusk" will enlighten your musical senses through his artistic arrangements of World/Indian classical music. This album features sound textures that captures the essence of peace and tranquility. Wandrekar reveals his excellent taste in musical tonality on the song, "In Earnest," as the instruments projects crisp clarity with intense precision. A touch of Jazz is heard on "A Bridge So Near" as the female vocal rises above the soft drum splashes and strong bass line with a nice dynamic balance. The sultry sax on the song, "Eloquent Conversation," cascades around the strong and polished vocal while the sparkling piano plays a delicate riff. Relax and enjoy the thought provoking compositions of "Indian Dusk" as you will find this album filled with memorable peaceful music.

-Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Songs for Salaam/Shalom" by Bamjimba (World Artist from England)

The most recent release by the talented artist Bamjimba is "Songs for Salaam/Shalom." This album is a single release, of sorts, as it contains 3 different versions of the same song, "Allulam Hadash." This release is one for charity and aimed at giving young Jewish and Muslim listeners music they can both enjoy and dance to. "Allulam Hadash (feat. Michal Nahman)" is a more relaxed version of the song with very enlivened drum lines. "Allulam Hadash (slamdogz Remix)" is a more brooding, spacey, and psychedelic version of the song and contains hallucinatory choir like vocals cascading over the stirring percussion. "Allulam Hadash (special Dj Aka Ak Re-mix)" is still spacey, but with a definite danceable feel to it and has more emphasis on the instrumentation as opposed to the vocals. This release is perfect for those who appreciate music that tries to meld the worlds of Jewish and Muslim listeners. And because the proceeds go to a worthy cause, you can feel good as you dance to Bamjimba's "Songs for Salaam/Shalom."

-Sean B. and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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Check out 5 Rivers Entertainment, one of RadioIndy's favorite Reggae artists

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Band Name: 5 Rivers Entertainment
Band Location: Canada Ontario Toronto
Sounds Like: Bob Marley
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"Four Strings- The Fire Within" by Brittni Paiva (World Artist from Hawaii(HI))

"Four Strings- The Fire Within" is the latest album from the young and talented world music star Brittni Paiva. This album features 10 songs of Paiva's award-winning and heartfelt ukulele playing. The album starts off with, "Tamacun" as Paiva plays a brisk Latin number in which you can really hear the extent of this young lady's talents on her instrument as she plays with a fine and strong dexterity. The Pop song, "Sunday Morning," by Maroon 5, features Paiva putting her own creative spin to this song as she plays with a calm and soothing style. The ever popular standard, "Somewhere Over The Rainbow," Paiva shows us how well she can infuse heartfelt emotion into a simple song. This album is perfect for those who enjoy relaxing music and can appreciate dexterously talented ukulele playing. Brittni Paiva and her album, "Four Strings- The Fire Within," is a distinctive treasure of songs featuring the ukulele and is well worth hearing.

-Sean B. and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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RadioIndy is pleased to present Kass Kass with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Kass Kass & Kass Tout "

RadioIndy is pleased to present Kass Kass with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Kass Kass & Kass Tout "

The charismatic and well orchestrated African Rhumba music of "Kass Kass & Kass Tout" is artistic dance music created by an innovating group named Kass Kass. This CD is a compilation of two previous albums ingeniously re-mastered and presented as one. This genre of music, Soukous, is a combination of fusing traditional African music with Caribbean flavor. Presenting wonderful lead vocals complemented by delightful harmonies, the song "Kass Kass" is uplifting with its bright and cheery melody and lively percussion. Syncopated rhythms and effervescent guitar riffs keep the vibrant and energetic song "Ba Boutons Rouges" moving along with a solid, danceable tonality. Dazzling horn riffs embellish the memorable vocals and vibrant rhythms on "Mounga Nga" and "Yoyoe." You won't want to miss the catchy melodies and bouncy beats on the delicious and charming album, "Kass Kass & Kass Tout."

-Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Mangoes, Musical Shorts, Vol. 1" by Jeremy Moyer (World Artist from Ontario, Canada)

The soothing tones and inviting melodies of multi-instrumentalist Jeremy Moyer's fine CD, "Mangoes, Musical Shorts, Vol. 1," adds up to a thoroughly enjoyable World Fusion listening experience. Making the intricate fretwork on various instruments sound effortless, Moyer's skills are front and center, both as a musician and as a composer. The peaceful, lulling track, "Bedtime Stories," utilizes the aforementioned string instruments to their maximum potential; the melody is that of a familiar lullaby, but unique twists are added that make this rendition truly singular. "Worker's Theme Song," with its expressive percussion, adds a rhythmic element to the album, while the Brazilian feel of "El Chino Guapo" showcases yet a different side of Moyer's musical reach. For World Music that's exciting and different, but not daunting, Jeremy Moyer's "Mangoes, Musical Shorts, Vol. 1" is a great choice.

-Trent C. and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Wild Threads" by Wind Weaver (World Artist from Ontario, Canada)

The acoustic duo, Wind Weaver, and their album "Wild Threads" is an album that uses the musical talents of the Native American flute, acoustic guitar, and percussion to paint serene pictures in the mind with relaxing and contemplative sounds. In "Fluid Ooze" the melodic flute gently frolics around the steady, yet subdued sounds of a drum creating an atmosphere of serene tranquility. In "Aerial Wandering" a rhythmic and catchy acoustic guitar riff starts the song before an emotive flute comes in to tell a story that will enlighten your senses. "Summer Clouds" is a song in which a sympathetic flute and guitar combine to produce a well balanced song that will take you away to a warm summer day. The music within this album is sweet and tranquil as the Native American flute and acoustic guitar merge to create a feeling of placid relaxation. Whether you appreciate the sounds of these instruments or enjoy calming background music, "Wild Threads" is an album you will thoroughly enjoy.

-Sean B. and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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