Daby Touré - Stereo Spirit
Mauritanian singer-songwriter and guitarist, Touré’s latest release blends West African grooves with jazz, pop and reggae. Reviewed in #43.
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Estrella Morente - Mujeres
The flamenco songstress returns with her second album produced by father Enrique. Featuring ‘Volver’ from the Pedro Almodóvar film, it was a Songlines Top of the World album in #40.
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Angélique Kidjo - Djin Djin
The latest album from the Beninese singer, with a number of guest stars including Peter Gabriel, Alicia Keys and Joss Stone. Reviewed in #47.
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Various Artists - Long Way Down (2 CDs)
Double CD soundtrack from Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman’s journey from Scotland to South Africa, featuring Afro Celt Sound System, tracks from Big Blue Ball, Sheila Chandra and more. Reviewed in #50.
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Various Artists - The Imagined Village
English folk music reworked for the 21st century by Afro Celt’s Simon Emmerson, featuring Paul Weller, Eliza and Martin Carthy, Billy Bragg and many more. A Top of the World album in issue #47.
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Mariza - Concerto em Lisboa
The first lady of fado returns with possibly her best album to date – recordings from her 2005 concert in the gardens of Lisbon’s Belém tower. A Top of the World album in issue #41.
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