Recent Reviews
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Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars: Radio Salone
Sixteen great new tracks from Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars. -
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, Amadou et Mariam: Folila
Amadou and Mariam continue their foray into fusing their Malian styles with the sounds of western artists. -
Nneka: Soul Is Heavy
Nigerian-German soulstress channels her inner neo-soul star on her latest release -
Sauti Sol: Sol Filosofia
Kenyan, Afro-fusion outfit Sauti Sol continue their exploration of all things "pop." -
KG Omulo: Ayah Ye!: Moving Train
A synergy of funk, rock, reggae and traditional African sounds from this inventive, young singer/songwriter. -
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Various Artists: The Kankobela of the Batonga, Vol. 2
Mysterious melodies from a disappearing thumb piano tradition of Southern Africa. -
Kiran Ahluwalia: Aam Zameen: Common Ground
Indo-Canadian Songwriter Combines Folk Poetry with African Rock, Jazz and more -
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Sona Jobarteh: FASIYA
West African female kora virtuoso releases an album full of grace, warmth, and passion. -
Sia Tolno: My Life
Kissi singer releases a strong second album full of pop-infused star power over songs of strife and triumph.
Samy Izy
Tsara Madagasikara
Network, 2010
It’s been years since we heard the roiling acoustic grooves and searingly beautiful vocal harmonies of Madagascar’s Samy. With the debut release from his new group, Samy shows himself as charmed, virtuosic, and mesmerizing as ever. This will absolutely put a smile on your face.
for www.afropop.org
