Since you are interested in The Mande Variations, here is a list of other items that you may find interesting.
Various Artists
Princes Amongst Men: Journeys with Gypsy Musicians (The Soundtrack to the Book) [ Asphalt Tango / CD - released 9/Dec/2008 ] Garth Cartwright's compilation on this CD draws on the very best Balkan Gypsy music on offer, and includes those old favourites Kocani Orkestar, Taraf de Haidouks, and Fanfare Ciocarlia. But he casts his net wide to bring in lovely and less-familiar... |
Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba
I Speak Fula [ Next Ambiance / CD - released 1/Mar/2010 ] Bassekou Kouyate is a Malian maestro, virtuoso picker and musical visionary whose work blurs the line between West African and American roots music. |
Bedouin Jerry Can Band
Coffee Time [ 30IPS Music / CD - released 18/Jan/2008 ] "...an infectious blend of clattering rhythms and rousing choruses, interspersed with more subtle melodies."- Songlines Magazine ('Top of the World' selection for December 2007). |
Etran Finatawa
Etran Finatawa [ World Music Network / CD - released 25/Feb/2008 ] "hypnotic rhythms and haunting electric guitar solos. One of this year's most refreshing records." - Evening Standard, (Simon Broughton) 5 stars. |