Critics Week, Soundcheck's review of the musical milestones and cultural trends of 2003, continues as host John Schaefer is joined by Larry Blumenfeld, editor at large of Jazziz magazine, who offers his favorites in the world of jazz. And Anastasia Tsioulcas, columnist with Billboard magazine surveys the world-music scene.
Anastasia Tsioulcas -- Best of 2003
Susheela Raman: Love Trap/Narada
Mariza: Fado Curvo/Times Square
Ghazal: The Rain/ECM
Shujaat Khan: Hawa Hawa/World Village
Savina Yannatou & Primavera en Salonico: Terra Nostra/ECM
Abyssinia Infinite: Zion Roots/Network
Various artists: Music from the Morning of the World (actually, all the Explorer Southeast Asia reissues)/Nonesuch
Best of Caetano Veloso/Nonesuch
Various artists: Festival in the Desert/World Village.
