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CD Review: Rock, fusion, soul in the mix this week
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Philadelphia Daily News, CD Review: Rock, fusion, soul in the mix this week >>

By: JONATHAN TAKIFF

Polished, name-that-influence rock bands, global fusionists and spectacular old/new soul celebrations top this week's CD release survey.

The African continent's latest gift to the music world is also one of the most charming - a lilting lady named Lura from the Cape Verde islands, heard to great advantage on "M'Bem di Fora" (Times Square/4Q Records, A-). Devotees of Brazilian samba and sweet soul music alike should make fast connections to Lura's plush, Portuguese lyrics and heart-stoppingly beautiful tunes, which grabbed me lots faster than the minor-keyed moans of Cape Verdean music queen Cesaria Evora. ( A-) 03/27/07 >> go there
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