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Wanderlust

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by: Kiran Ahluwalia

Release Date June 09, 2008

CD-Charts Position 172

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A Caribbean Holiday

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by: Caribbean Steel Band

Release Date July 07, 2003

CD-Charts Position 173
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Wamato

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by: Amazones De Guinee

Release Date February 18, 2008
Bought this on spec becaue I couldn't resist the idea of a women's army band from west Africa. I reckon they could do with a few of these gals in a peace keeping force in Dafur to sort out the militias preying on the refugee camps. They don't look and sound as if they'd take any nonsense from anyone.

The music is energetic and high octane and a wonderful accompaniament to whatever you are doing (except perhaps meditation). It's had me bopping around the kitchen while I cook. I defy anyone to listen and sit still. They are great instrumentalists and singers and fine ambassadors for the culture of West Africa which is exporting truly wonderful music from many different traditions.

Keep it up ladies - I'll be watching ... Read More:

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Pirates Choice

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by: Orchestra Baobab

Release Date October 01, 2001
The snaking guitar and meandering trumpet introduce the sad sounding lyric to the delicate opening track,"utra horas." You immediately know you´re listening to something very special.
The upbeat,"ledi Ndie M´boj," follows with it´s sprightly rhythms. This group have a stunning range and work brilliantly in tandem together. What strikes you is their harmony as musicians and the huge range of styles. For a start the singing is in a patois of French, Spanish and african languages.
My favourite has to be the fourth track with it´s flowing trumpet and driving guitar, I love the bassy solo.
Things cool off a little bit on the second CD but the group showcase their more subtle side.
This is a record to uplift ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 175
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Lagos Shake: A Tony Allen Chop Up

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by: Tony Allen

Release Date May 05, 2008
They are the Hypnotic Brass, Carl Craig and Maurizio remixes, in descending order of excellence. The rest to my ear are forgettable affairs. But the Hypnotic Brass remix is so much fun, so catchy and different you can't fail to like it.

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Give Me Love - The Brokenhearted Of Baghdad 1925-1929

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by: Various Artists

Release Date July 07, 2008
They are the Hypnotic Brass, Carl Craig and Maurizio remixes, in descending order of excellence. The rest to my ear are forgettable affairs. But the Hypnotic Brass remix is so much fun, so catchy and different you can't fail to like it.

CD-Charts Position 177
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Macalla: Remastered & Repackaged

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by: Clannad

Release Date August 25, 2003
I own six Clannad albums, the first of which I bought twenty years ago. Macalla, originally released in 1985, is not just my favourite Clannad album, but one of the best-loved albums in my entire collection. I believe it is their strongest and most widely accessible work. Whereas their earlier albums were strongly rooted in the traditional folk genre (lovely, but not always accessible to the eclectic listener) and their later albums leaned more strongly towards pop and new age (to my folk-leaning ear, usually too sweet and over-produced), Macalla is a beautifully conceived crossover album. The majesty and beauty of Clannad's traditional folk harmonies and Celtic musicianship are enriched and enhanced on Macalla by exciting, sophisticated pop, rock ... Read More:

CD-Charts Position 178
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Funky Kingston - Toots & The Maytals

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by: Toots & The Maytals

Release Date November 27, 1990
This album explores the rougher edge of the band in classic tracks like the gripping Pomp and Pride and the hypnotic Louie Louie. There’s a joyous party atmosphere in the rousing choruses and the swaying beats. Daddy is a jazzy, bluesy song and doesn’t sound like reggae at all, while the title track is a tour de force of funky reggae. Toots vocalises a lot throughout, whith “la la’s” and “da da’s” to take the groove beyond words. Rough and rootsy, this album ranks among this legendary band’s finest moments.

CD-Charts Position 179
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Indestructible Balkan Beats

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by: Various Artists

Release Date August 08, 2005
This album explores the rougher edge of the band in classic tracks like the gripping Pomp and Pride and the hypnotic Louie Louie. There’s a joyous party atmosphere in the rousing choruses and the swaying beats. Daddy is a jazzy, bluesy song and doesn’t sound like reggae at all, while the title track is a tour de force of funky reggae. Toots vocalises a lot throughout, whith “la la’s” and “da da’s” to take the groove beyond words. Rough and rootsy, this album ranks among this legendary band’s finest moments.

CD-Charts Position 180
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Zombie: Remastered

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by: Fela Kuti

Release Date January 04, 2002
The main problem with Fela Kuti is that he is not appreciated enough by the general public. He was an extremely interesting and great individual as well as a brilliant musician. This album is as good a place to start as any when it comes to an introduction. The influence of his Africa is everywhere from his anti-governmet lyrics to the driving rhythm. It is funky as well and sits well alongside any collection of James Brown or Sly and the Family Stone. I find it hugely sad that this record is not as widely known as it should be because of the huge politcal significance of Fela Kuti in Nigeria and as an African hero.