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Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté
In The Heart Of The Moon [ BMG / ADA / CD - released 30/Jun/2005 ] The GRAMMY winning In the Heart of the Moon is a unique album of duets from Ali Farka Toure (guitar) and Toumani Diabate (kora), two of Africa's greatest musicians. It was recorded using a mobile studio in the Hotel Mandé, on the banks of the Niger... |
The Dynamics
Version Excursions [ Groove Attack Records / CD - released 18/Feb/2008 ] This amazing album presents covers of tunes that "need to be covered". It is as quirky and diverse, as full of clashing influences, to create a music that is timeless, both vintage and fresh. |
El Hadj N'Diaye
Geej [ Marabi Music / CD - released 14/Apr/2008 ] 'Geej' is a bold work by a true African maverick. "From its most tender whisper to its most anguished gut cry, N'Diaye's voice is a marvel, without question worthy of his superstar countrymen... |
Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca
Isabela [ Sterns Records / CD - released 10/Sep/2007 ] "Makina Loca is a band that performs in a wide range of styles on the soukous-Latin axis, working hard to keep up with the virtuoso talents of lead singer Ricardo Lemvo, and their album exudes all the raw energy... |