Rave Reviews for "Mundo"

"This is a sweeping, occasionally breathtaking work that ties together the diverse musical strains he's explored for decades while moving far beyond anything he's done before...All the elements that have made Blades so consistently appealing and inspiring are here: the imaginative storytelling, the rousing social vision, the true-grit rhythms and memorable melodies. As a whole, this album also soars with intellectual energy and the sheer exultation of making music that sounds sublime."
--The Los Angeles Times, September 2002

"FOUR STARS---
'Mundo' is definitely the most unconventional album of his career--a brave step forward in his musical search for humanity's collective unconscious."
--VIBE, September 2002

"AN UNEQUIVOCAL MASTERPIECE...he presents us with a timely, joyful vision..'Mundo' only gets better with repeated listening."
--The Beat, August 2002

"...A SWEEPING WORK intended to make a statement against racism and for global unity by fusing musical styles from all over the world. The tracks on this album mix Latin, Irish, Middle Eastern and African elements, and the globe-spanning compositions feature similarly far-flung musicians and instrumentation....ALL LISTENERS WILL BE ABLE TO APPRECIATE THE RICHNESS OF 'MUNDO' "
---Jazz Times, September, 2002