CD-Charts Position 91
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Diwan 2

CD-Charts > Music > African
by: Rachid Taha

Release Date October 16, 2006
A wild man beloved by Joe Strummer, the Rock the Casbah showman reveals his gentler side in a collection that harks back to a kinder, gentler era. His long-time collaborator Steve Hillage has done a remarkably sympathetic job of the production: the best of the percussion-led songs sound as if they have just burst out of the speakers of an Algiers taxi. French and Arabic lyrics swoop across keening string arrangements. The undisputed highlight, Agatha, offers a sardonic running commentary on sexual politics, as a suspicious husband comes to terms with a new-born child's dubious ancestry.

CD-Charts Position 92
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Roots Controller

CD-Charts > Music > African
by: Misty In Roots

Release Date July 15, 2002
A wild man beloved by Joe Strummer, the Rock the Casbah showman reveals his gentler side in a collection that harks back to a kinder, gentler era. His long-time collaborator Steve Hillage has done a remarkably sympathetic job of the production: the best of the percussion-led songs sound as if they have just burst out of the speakers of an Algiers taxi. French and Arabic lyrics swoop across keening string arrangements. The undisputed highlight, Agatha, offers a sardonic running commentary on sexual politics, as a suspicious husband comes to terms with a new-born child's dubious ancestry.

CD-Charts Position 93
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Exile

CD-Charts > Music > African
by: Geoffrey Oryema

Release Date September 10, 1990
I first came across this album back in 1997, as a tape I found in my new flat. Nothing was written on it, but as soon as I put it on, I knew I liked it. For a while I listened to it every night. It seemed to make me feel at peace, and relaxed, yet demanding my attention with it's rhythmical intricacies and it's instrumentation. All that tuned percussion (is that a thumb-piano?)gives Geoffrey Oryema a beautiful texture on which to lay his vocals.
For years I tried to discover the identity of this singer- through a friend, someone from the Africa centre heard it, but could not identify it either.
Then, by chance, I heard it in a film, "Beguiled", and I knew my search was over.
For me, the songwriting on this album is inspired, and has ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 94
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Black Ivory Soul

CD-Charts > Music > African
by: Angelique Kidjo

Release Date December 13, 2004
Angelique Kidjo is one phenomenal singer and one fabulous person as she reveals herself here. This is a woman who won't sing a song that she's not fully into, and this shines forth from "Babia" on through the full CD.
There's blending here, the music of her native Benin merging with South American samba, modern Afro beats, and even some French. All in all, this results in a very powerful but controlled vocal sound. There is a feeling for the spiritual but also for the sheer joy of living in much of what she sings.

Discover Angelique Kidjo, and this is one of the best CDs to discover her on. You'll be glad you did.

CD-Charts Position 95
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The Best of Angelique Kidjo: Keep on Moving

CD-Charts > Music > African
by: Angelique Kidjo

Release Date April 23, 2001
Angelique Kidjo is one phenomenal singer and one fabulous person as she reveals herself here. This is a woman who won't sing a song that she's not fully into, and this shines forth from "Babia" on through the full CD.
There's blending here, the music of her native Benin merging with South American samba, modern Afro beats, and even some French. All in all, this results in a very powerful but controlled vocal sound. There is a feeling for the spiritual but also for the sheer joy of living in much of what she sings.

Discover Angelique Kidjo, and this is one of the best CDs to discover her on. You'll be glad you did.

CD-Charts Position 96
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The Rough Guide to Salsa (New Edition)

CD-Charts > Music > African
by: Various Artists

Release Date June 18, 2007
Angelique Kidjo is one phenomenal singer and one fabulous person as she reveals herself here. This is a woman who won't sing a song that she's not fully into, and this shines forth from "Babia" on through the full CD.
There's blending here, the music of her native Benin merging with South American samba, modern Afro beats, and even some French. All in all, this results in a very powerful but controlled vocal sound. There is a feeling for the spiritual but also for the sheer joy of living in much of what she sings.

Discover Angelique Kidjo, and this is one of the best CDs to discover her on. You'll be glad you did.

CD-Charts Position 97
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Water from An Ancient Well

CD-Charts > Music > African
by: Abdullah Ibrahim

Release Date July 29, 2002
Angelique Kidjo is one phenomenal singer and one fabulous person as she reveals herself here. This is a woman who won't sing a song that she's not fully into, and this shines forth from "Babia" on through the full CD.
There's blending here, the music of her native Benin merging with South American samba, modern Afro beats, and even some French. All in all, this results in a very powerful but controlled vocal sound. There is a feeling for the spiritual but also for the sheer joy of living in much of what she sings.

Discover Angelique Kidjo, and this is one of the best CDs to discover her on. You'll be glad you did.

CD-Charts Position 98
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Open and Close/Afrodisiac: Remastered

CD-Charts > Music > African
by: Fela Kuti

Release Date January 07, 2002
Angelique Kidjo is one phenomenal singer and one fabulous person as she reveals herself here. This is a woman who won't sing a song that she's not fully into, and this shines forth from "Babia" on through the full CD.
There's blending here, the music of her native Benin merging with South American samba, modern Afro beats, and even some French. All in all, this results in a very powerful but controlled vocal sound. There is a feeling for the spiritual but also for the sheer joy of living in much of what she sings.

Discover Angelique Kidjo, and this is one of the best CDs to discover her on. You'll be glad you did.

CD-Charts Position 99
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Missing You (Mi Yeewnii)

CD-Charts > Music > African
by: Baaba Maal

Release Date April 01, 2002
This is a superb collection of beautifully chilled acoustic songs. The producer John Leckie (Stone Roses, Radiohead) has captured a gorgeous sound comprising of Baba's sweet trilling voice mixed with acoustic instruments including Chris Franck s (of Smoke City and Da Lata fame) gentle brazillian percussion. You can even hear the chirrups of insects intermingled with the glorious music. A proper chill out album for the forthcoming summer months.

CD-Charts Position 100
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Coffin for Head of State/Unknown Soldier

CD-Charts > Music > African
by: Fela Kuti

Release Date September 30, 2002
This is a superb collection of beautifully chilled acoustic songs. The producer John Leckie (Stone Roses, Radiohead) has captured a gorgeous sound comprising of Baba's sweet trilling voice mixed with acoustic instruments including Chris Franck s (of Smoke City and Da Lata fame) gentle brazillian percussion. You can even hear the chirrups of insects intermingled with the glorious music. A proper chill out album for the forthcoming summer months.