Search - Fermin Muguruza :: FM 99.00 Dub Manifest

Basque dub music review

Jonathan Weiss | Honolulu, Hawaii United States | 01/24/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Having searched for this title and finally finding it I am pleased with my purchase. Formally of Negu Gorriak, Fermin's music has flavor, groove, excitement, and most importantly, intelligence. The style is raga/dub almost ska-ish and the Basque language lyrics (translations come with the insert) are fun listening to. Also check out Mano Negra and Manu Chao."

Smooth, fun and entertaining

P. Azkue | Melbourne, Australia | 01/01/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is an awesome album by the Basque music pioneer Fermin Muguruza, formerly of the great bands Negu Gorriak and Kortatu.
Fermin has taken a step towards the style of his good friend Manu Chao on this album and it pays off with a style that shares the flavour of Manu's music, while remaining distinct in its own right.The lyrics are all in the historic Basque language of Euskera, the oldest in Europe, with helpful translations in french, english, and spanish.This type of music provides a refreshing change from some of the commercial crap being spewed out of the US at the moment, so if your sick of rubbish, try this CD. I did and i haven't regretted it."