Reviews 
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2013-03-04
The Best of the Black President 2 Fela Kuti
Cherry-picked cuts from the catalogue of He Who Carries Death In His Pouch.reviewed by Stevie Chick
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2013-01-28
Wind Ibrahim Maalouf
Trumpeter’s fourth LP tours the musical globe for compositional inspiration.reviewed by Daniel Spicer
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2013-01-28
Santiman The Creole Choir of Cuba
Sophisticated singing that could make this choir one of the best known in the world.reviewed by Robin Denselow
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2013-01-09
Jama Ko Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni ba
One of Mali’s most popular artists continues to impress on the global stage.reviewed by Martin Longley
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2012-11-12
Diablos Del Ritmo – The Colombian Melting Pot 1960-1985 Various Artists
Every track is destined to fill a dancefloor with abandoned gyrations.reviewed by Martin Longley
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2012-11-05
From Senegal to the World: 80s Classics and Rarities Youssou N’Dour
Unlikely to stand out beside more complete N’Dour compilation sets.reviewed by Jon Lusk
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2012-10-23
Human Nature Soothsayers
A pleasantly surprising offering from London’s reggae-and-beyond outfit.reviewed by Angus Taylor
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2012-09-03
The Tel Aviv Session The Touré-Raichel Collective
The players here set about forging exciting new traditions.reviewed by Martin Longley
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2012-08-27
Beginner’s Guide to Flamenco Various Artists
Solid-enough budget compilation highlighting both known and worth-knowing talents.reviewed by Jon Lusk
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2012-08-03
30 - Real World at WOMAD Various Artists
A double-CD set that superbly showcases this label’s remarkable history.reviewed by Robin Denselow
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2012-07-27
The Rough Guide to Undiscovered World Various Artists
A high-quality collection of labyrinthine fusions from tantalisingly unfamiliar artists.reviewed by Martin Longley
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2012-07-23
Ondatrópica Ondatrópica
An adventurous project that has been executed with tasteful verve.reviewed by David Katz
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2012-07-23
Introducing Invisible System Invisible System
A newcomers-friendly introduction to some impressively original sounds.reviewed by Robin Denselow
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2012-07-05
Nicola Conte Presents Viagem 4 Various Artists
A marriage of jazz and Brazilian music made in heaven.reviewed by Kevin Le Gendre
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2012-06-25
Radio Salone Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars
A great third album, buoyed by producer Victor Axelrod.reviewed by Jon Lusk
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2012-06-25
Guzo Samuel Yirga
An impressive debut album that attests to the originality of its author.reviewed by David Katz
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2012-05-07
Marinai, Profeti e Balene Vinicio Capossela
Both clever and enormous fun, Capossela could be Italy’s next star on the global stage.reviewed by Robin Denselow
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2012-04-23
Songlines Music Awards 2012 Various Artists
The great magazine’s reputation slips rather on this less-than-dazzling compilation.reviewed by John Doran
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2012-04-23
Appia Kwa Bridge Ebo Taylor
A fine new studio set mixing traditional sounds and sturdy funk.reviewed by Robin Denselow
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2012-03-23
Folila Amadou & Mariam
An odd mix of stripped-back sounds and guest-heavy cuts muddles this sixth LP.reviewed by David Katz
