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"Attraction"
Paris Combo
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Paris Combo is an ensemble not to miss if you really want to be on
the qui vive for hot new world music. On "Attraction," this
jazzed-up, retro-neo-cabaret quintet lends a winking Gallic charm to
updates of French chanson and gypsy swing.
"Congo to Cuba"
Various Artists
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"Congo to Cuba" is a classic Putumayo compilation. This time, the
theme centers around the complicated ties between African music,
Cuba's melting pot of styles, and the African diaspora.
"Hope"
Hugh Masekela
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South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela recorded this retrospect-ful
look at his career during a live 1993 performance at Blues Alley in
Washington, D.C. "Hope" covers all the bases, with nods to Mandela
and Fela Kuti. It also includes Masekela's awesome hit "Grazin' in
the Grass."
POSTED 22 MARCH 2002
"Black Ivory Soul"
Angelique Kidjo
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"Black Ivory Soul" seems to represent a breakthrough for
Angélique Kidjo, who traces the musical links between her
native Benin and Brazil's Bahia region.
"Sentir"
Omar Sosa
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Cuban-born pianist Omar Sosa not only defies classification, he
snubs his nose at it. So even if you've followed his career thus
far, the influences and genres he brings together on "Sentir" are
bound to take you by surprise.
"Evangeline Made: A Tribute to Cajun Music"
Various Artists
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The motley collection of stars gathered on this tribute to Cajun
music (including Richard Thompson, Nick Lowe, and Linda Ronstadt) is
only part of the fun of "Evangeline Made." What's most irresistible
is the spirit that's embedded deep within Cajun's roots.
"Sigui"
Djelimady Tounkara
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Djelimady Tounkara is best known as the lead guitarist of Mali's
Super Rail Band, though he was also the central character in the
book "In Griot Time." His debut album, "Sigui," has been a long time
coming and throws a spotlight on his staggering versatility.
"Talkatif"
Antibalas
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Anyone who has attended a live Antibalas show knows the grip of
their joyful, hypnotic music. The Brooklyn ensemble manages to
capture and convey that spirit on their instrumental-heavy latest
"Talkatif."
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FROM THE VAULTS: FELA KUTI
If Antibalas stirs your fancy, make sure to check out one of their
ultimate inspirations--the Afro-beat sound pioneered by the late,
great Fela Kuti. Much of Kuti's music is now available in an
excellent series of reissues.
Fela Kuti reissues
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NEW IN CELTIC MUSIC
Saint Patrick's Day has inspired a wide variety of Celtic music releases this year, both classic reissues and new titles. Check out the latest in our Celtic Music Store.
"Edge of Silence"
Solas
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"The Wide World Over: A 40 Year Celebration"
Chieftains
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"Celtic Spectacular"
Erich Kunzel
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LATIN SELECTION
"Lotofire"
Ely Guerra
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"Lotofire" is the best work thus far from Mexican singer-songwriter
Ely Guerra, who jumps from trip-hop and dub to bossa nova in coming
up with a sound all her own.
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