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The best world music albums of the last six months
Music Buyer’s Guide Welcome to the Songlines Buyer’s Guide, a handy reminder of the best world music releases of the last six months. The CDs here have been reviewed in the last four issues of the magazine and each received a coveted ‘Top of the World’ accolade AFRICA
AFRICA
AFRICA
AMERICAS
AMERICAS
Baloji Kinshasa Succursale
Batida Batida
Tcheka Dor de Mar
Pine Leaf Boys Back Home
Crammed Discs
Soundway
Lusafrica
Baloji’s infectious album paints a vivid picture of a ravaged country.
Angolan-Portugese DJ Mpula creates what may well be a game-changing 21st century African dance album.
A wonderful, reflective record of shifting moods, sweet melodies and subtle rhythms.
Gilles Peterson Presents…. Havana Cultura – The Search Continues
Reviewed in issue #84
Reviewed in issue #81
Reviewed in issue #81
Brownswood Recordings
The DJ returns to the revolutionary isle with flair, polish and a sense of promise fulfilled.
Valcour Records
Wilson Savoy and the Boys show off a varied crop, cultivated by their musical ancestors. Reviewed in issue #81
Reviewed in issue #81
AMERICAS
AMERICAS
The Band Courtbouillon The Band Courtbouillon
The Klezmatics Live at Town Hall
Valcour Records
A joyous celebration of a remarkable band.
Pioneers of the Cajun revival come together, with ‘instant classic’ written all over it.
Fréa Records
Reviewed in issue #83
AMERICAS
EUROPE
EUROPE
La Bottine Souriante Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée
Duotone Ropes
Lepistö & Lehti Radio Moskova
ECC Records
Aito Records
Borealis Records
Duotone deliver a magical sophomore effort from start to finish.
Two highly-gifted Finnish musicians continue their already impressive musical journey.
A highly energetic album from the Québécois big band. Reviewed in issue #82
Reviewed in issue #83
Reviewed in issue #81
Reviewed in issue #84
60 Songlines
July 2012