It’s pretty fantastic to find that someone who is truly deserving of greater attention from the wider world is finally getting some love from the likes of Billboard. Check out 8 Great Hanukkah Songs for 2021! In the words of Billboard’s Rami Even-Esh: “Not enough people know the Ladino style of Jewish music, but thisContinue reading “Billboard recognizes Sarah Aroeste’s Ladino Hanukkah awesomeness”
Author Archives: Ron Kadish
Small Island Big Song
2022 is going to be a rockin’ year on the Dog Ranch, and we’re psyched to be working with a bunch of amazing artists. Chief among them is the incredible multi-disciplinary project Small Island Big Song, where music meets climate activism and anthropology, and results in some beautiful film and music. Highlighting the plight ofContinue reading “Small Island Big Song”
The flamenco soul of David McLean graces Oaklandside
Everyone knows that the Bay Area has a tremendous music scene, but how many of you are aware that it boasts the most active Flamenco scene outside Spain? Guitarist David McLean is one of the mainstays there and this amazing Oaklandside article by the awesome Andy Gilbert dives in deep. The flamenco soul of DavidContinue reading “The flamenco soul of David McLean graces Oaklandside”
Black Uhuru joins the Dog Ranch Music PR roster
We’re super psyched to tell you all about the new single from legendary reggae godfathers Black Uhuru! Dropping Nov 5 on LAW Records, “Jamaica to Here” features the band’s iconic founder Duckie Simpson — back out front with his earthy, soulful baritone, trading verses with Dylan Seid of Chico CA-based reggae rock outfit Dylan’s Dharma.Continue reading “Black Uhuru joins the Dog Ranch Music PR roster”
Manika Kaur graces India Currents
It’s never too late for a nice review, and we’re thrilled that the folks at India Currents enjoyed Manika Kaur’s EK so much. Read what they have to say!
Our Favorite Kind of Review
When someone sits down for some careful listening with an album and writes a review that so viscerally represents the music that it makes you want to run right over to your local record store to plunk down your hard-earned cash for the record you just read about, you stand up and take notice andContinue reading “Our Favorite Kind of Review”
Esbe’s Bold New Vision For Yesterday
Thanks to The Static Dive for Bob Smith’s review of Esbe’s new single Yesterday. “In Esbe’s hands the song has been transformed into a dark ambient meditation.” We couldn’t have put it better. Check out Yesterday on Esbe’s Dog Ranch EPK.
Songlines UK Introduces Badian
AfroPop Worldwide: The Helsinki-Cotonou Ensemble’s New Video Takes You to Benin
AfroPop Worldwide presents the premiere of HCE’s new video for “Min He Mon Ébgé – The One Who Sees Today”. Take the tour with Noel as your guide!
Wednesday is RXB Day
Do you have RXB in your life? Not enough, you say? Well, you better get yourself some RXB3. Get your funky worldly theme and destruction on! Fans of adventuresome piano trios will want to listen to what DownBeat says and tune into the RXB3 live stream on May 16. Lest there be any doubt lingeringContinue reading “Wednesday is RXB Day”