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Good Times Vol.7: Norman Jay Presents Let the Good Times Roll

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by: Norman Jay

Release Date August 13, 2007
Ever since I first purchased Vol 5, I've endeavoured to buy every one of the Good times albums. Vols 1 - 5 are fantastic, with a great mix of music from Soul - House and Funk - Drum and Bass. The previous albums have really been well thought out and bring the carnival vibe into your living room.

However, with volume 7 I can't help but feel Norman and the team are starting to run out of tracks! They album is enjoyable and theres a couple of great tracks, but compared to previous releases, it doesn't quite match up.

Its an album you'll listen to every now and again, maybe when you're bored of hearing your favourites, but unfortunatley its not one that you'll be reaching for when you're in the mood to party!
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African Spirit

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by: Soweto Gospel Choir

Release Date January 29, 2007
This CD is wonderful. I am a big fan of Soweto Gospel choir, some wonder harmonies. The traditional songs are my favourite. If you ever get the chance to see them 'live' you will truly be amazed. They sound just as good, if not better than their CD's.

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Favourites

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by: Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Release Date January 11, 2001
From Art Garfunkel introducing the band to us up to the present day, this is the best all round collection of African music. It is not trying to be too religious or too international. All the music is absorbing, tribal and african. It can be listened to in background or very loud. I would gladly have paid more for this collection.

CD-Charts Position 104
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East Meets East

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from: EMI Classics

Release Date June 02, 2003
Although not having any classical music training, nor the ability to write a critical analysis, all I can say is that from the opening notes to the closing chord I was absolutely captivated.
It's a hypnotic collection of pieces which simply draw you into following their every turn, step, phrase and passage. The melodies are haunting and indeed sinuous, sensual, emotive...you really can't avoid flowing with them.
The technical aspects mean nothing to me other than I have a deep appreciation for the work and energy of Kennedy as well his phenomenal ability to make me want hear again and again whatever he does - be it jazz, Hendrix and now this.
I agree with the others - it's a must have, but not a shelf filler. This shows up ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 105
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Salsa Moderna Vol.2

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by: Various Artists

Release Date March 22, 2004
I don't have time to write reviews, but I am so impressed by this CD that it deserve the reveiw.

Almost every song on this CD drives you to the dance floor - absolute essential for every salsa dancer. Excellent value. Don't miss it, buy more than one to keep or to give to friends as a present. The best Salsa CD. Also buy volume 1.

CD-Charts Position 106
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Ethiopiques Vol. 4 (1969-1974)

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by: Mulatu Astatke

Release Date January 17, 2000
seriously fantastic.

this is an obscure set of rare groove tracks.

seriously spaced out funk, my bro found it, that's where i heard it from and just bought this cd for the uncompressed quality.

i believe all the others in the set have ethiopian vocals all over them.

if you like rare groove/funk trust me, buy this and you'll be more than happy ;)

CD-Charts Position 107
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Talking Timbuktu

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by: Ali Farka Toure, Ry Cooder

Release Date March 28, 1994
A beautiful mixture of music from Mali, the most recognisable African music,and the superb guitar of Ry Cooder.
If you only listen to one track try track 5, Amandrai.
Put a do not disturb sign on your door, Turn off the lights, sit back and be smothered in the lovely slow and smooth playing.
Any music lover cannot fail to enjoy it. Also try Niafunke and The River also by Ali Faka Toure

CD-Charts Position 108
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Italian Cafe

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by: Various Artists

Release Date June 13, 2005
A beautiful mixture of music from Mali, the most recognisable African music,and the superb guitar of Ry Cooder.
If you only listen to one track try track 5, Amandrai.
Put a do not disturb sign on your door, Turn off the lights, sit back and be smothered in the lovely slow and smooth playing.
Any music lover cannot fail to enjoy it. Also try Niafunke and The River also by Ali Faka Toure

CD-Charts Position 109
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Amassakoul

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by: Tinariwen

Release Date February 23, 2004

You know what they say about art being born out of suffering - well, here you are!

From the southern reaches of the Sahara Desert (in Mali), from among the nomadic Tuareg tribes, a band of poets and minstrels have put down their guns and picked up electric guitars. And have poured the anguish and suffering of their people into their poetry and music. The result is Tinariwen.

A few years ago, I saw Tinariwen playing on Jules Holland's show and was dumbstruck! I'm afraid all the other guests on the show were instantly erased from my mind as these wonderful sounds and rythms swept into my ears. As soon as I possibly could, I went to my local music shop to order anything I could find by the group. And when Amassakoul arrived ... Read More:

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Miles From India - A Celebration of the Music of Miles Davis

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by: Miles From India

Release Date June 02, 2008
Some people have been disappointed that this project did not realise its full hybrid potential, and perhaps not unduly so. However, we must remember that the music of Miles' electric period was already inflected with Indian musical structures and musicians, irrespective of the extent of explicitly Indian instrumentation (surely part of its appeal to me). On Miles From India I will concede that some tracks are more successful than others in their achievement of indo-jazz synergy. But for example, Spanish Key is absolutely incredible- a really distinctive interpretation with a pronounced Indian inflection, and reason alone to purchase this. As an obsessive about this era of Miles' music, this rendition really caught my attention, filling me with delight.
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