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The Beat, CD Review (excerpt from longer article) >>
The Cuban-Congolese mix doesn't get any sweeter than on Kekele's Kinavana (Stern's Africa), which finds the African superstars gifting us with sonex from the golden age of both Ha- vana-and Kinshasa-based pop. Stellar lead vocal ists Nyboma, Madilu Bialu, Loko Massengo, Bumba Massa and Wuta Mayi are institutions unto themselves and all the more glorious when joined on a couple of cuts by the legendary Mbilia Bel. Isabel Martinez adds welcome fire to "Ba Kristo," the band's take on the Cuban classic "El ." Smooth arrangements and Lingala- language lyrics put a nice spin on "Mace" last heard on Buena Vista Social Club Presents Ibnihim Ferrer as "Guateque Campesino," and Guillermo Portabales' "Nostalgia Guajira" gets stylish remake as "Ponton La Belle." Don't bother dipping into your old Ips for the best in classic everything you need is here.
06/01/06
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