Senegalese-born, U.K.-based kora musician Seckou Keita leads his intense, funky band through 10 fantastic tracks.

No one takes a backseat in Keita's music with Egyptian violinist Samy Bishai, Italian bass player Davide Mantovani and percussionist Surahata Susso all adding something special to the sound. Keita and sister Binta Suso trade off on lead vocals. Fans of West African music: this is a find.

-by John Goodman