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March 2010 issue of Songlines (#66) is on sale in the UK from February 5
Posted on February 3rd, 2010 in Songlines Blog by Songlines.
The March 2010 issue of Songlines is on sale in the UK from February 5 and includes our regular Top of the World CD with ten tracks from the finest new releases from around the planet. There’s also a selection of five tracks selected by DJ Gilles Peterson and a second free CD World Music from Hungary 2010.
The Top of the World CD includes tracks from the second and final collaboration between the late Malian legend Ali Farka Touré and kora maestro Toumani Diabaté; Angélique Kidjo’s new album; Polish klezmer trio Kroke; English folk singer Chris Wood’s new project; the Québécois folk of Le Vent du Nord and North Indian vichitra veena master Gopal Krishan.
The main editorial features include:
• Angélique Kidjo – Allow our ebullient cover star to engage you with stories from Benin and beyond.
• Sierra Maestra – The Cuban son troupe reflect upon their active career as they unveil a new album.
• Orchestre Poly-Rhythmo de Cotonou – Aided by a French journalist, the masters of African vodoun rhythm hit the road again.
• Chris Wood – The Brit-folk exponent reminds us of the magic to be found in our own backyard.
• Tools of the Trade: The Talking Drum – Getting familiar with the West African drum that replicates the human voice.
• Sounding Out Marseille, France – all the best places to see and hear music in the southern French port city.
• Beginner’s Guide to Django Reinhardt.
• Postcard from New Orleans.
• Shetland Folk Festival.
• Backpage from Beirut, Lebanon.
• My World – DJ Gilles Peterson.
• Grooves – Tommy T, Sa Dingding and Warrick Sony share their favourites.
• News, including Dispatches USA.
• Reviews of the latest CD, DVD and World Cinema releases.
DJ Gilles Peterson playlist and the 10 best new releases in the March issue of Songlines (#66)
Posted on February 3rd, 2010 in Songlines Blog by Songlines.
The March 2010 issue of Songlines – on sale February 5 – features a free covermount CD packed full of the best new sounds from around the world, plus 5 tracks selected by DJ Gilles Peterson. It also features a second free CD, World Music from Hungary 2010.
The covermount CD includes tracks from the second and final collaboration between the late Malian legend Ali Farka Touré and kora maestro Toumani Diabaté; Angélique Kidjo’s new album; Polish klezmer trio Kroke; English folk singer Chris Wood’s new project; the Québécois folk of Le Vent du Nord and North Indian vichitra veena master Gopal Krishan.
Pick up your copy here on the website, at selected WHSmith’s and at all good record retailers. Feast your ears on these all-new tracks:
* Kottarashky ‘Chetiri’ on Asphalt Tango
* Angélique Kidjo ‘Mbube’ on Proper Records
* Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté ‘Sabu Yerkoy’ on World Circuit
* Le Vent du Nord ‘Lanlaire’ on Borealis Records
* LaBrassBanda ‘Rotes Hoserl’ on Trikont
* Chris Wood ‘Turtle Soup’ on RUF Records
* Kroke ‘Moondowner’ on Oriente
* Razia Said ‘Salamalama Aby’ on Cumbancha
* Oswin Chin Behilia ‘Zikinzá’ on Otrabanda Records
* Gopal Krishan ‘Drut Gat’ on Ocora
Plus Gilles Peterson’s playlist:
* Roberto Fonseca ‘Misa Popular & Tierra En Mano’ on Enja
* The Soul Fantastics ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’ on Soundway
* Cyro Baptista & Banquet of the Spirits ‘Ama’ (Live recording from Ear Shot Festival, Seattle, USA, November 2, 2009)
* Las Ondas Marteles ‘Love in Outer Space’ on Corida
* Irakere ‘Chekere Son’ on Vampisoul
