Reviews 
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2013-02-15
Talé Salif Keita
A loveable enough effort from the Malian star.reviewed by Jon Lusk
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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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2013-01-10
La Guinéenne Mory Kanté
Kanté remains one of Africa’s finest and most inventive singers and musicians.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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2012-10-02
Libertad Yasmin Levy
A carefully crafted collection from the Israeli singer.reviewed by Martin Longley
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2012-08-21
Bouger Le Monde! Staff Benda Bilili
As pure a life-affirming rush as the best pop music in any language.reviewed by Paul Clarke
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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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2012-07-09
A Curva da Cintura Arnaldo Antunes, Edgard Scandurra & Toumani Diabaté
Unusual supergroup delivers a set that’s more sketches than songs proper.reviewed by Jon Lusk
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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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2012-06-11
Golden Horns: The Best of Boban i Marko Marković Orkestar Boban i Marko Marković Orkestar
Accessible best-of set from the brassy Serbian heavyweights.reviewed by John Doran
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2012-05-14
Spirit Rising Angélique Kidjo
A live set that doubles as a greatest hits to date package.reviewed by Martin Longley
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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
Recanto Gal Costa
A new album that has veteran Brazilian Costa sounding like a young, emerging singer.reviewed by Martin Longley
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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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2012-04-18
No Amá Nancy Vieira
An entertaining if sometimes lightweight fourth set from the Cape Verdean singer.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
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2012-03-12
Yo Roberto Fonseca
Fonseca is one of the most exciting musicians in the new Cuban scene.reviewed by Robin Denselow
