Top 10 World Music Albums, June 2010
Spin The Globe's Top 10 World Music Albums - June 2010
I'm still getting acquainted with Magnifico, who reminds me more than a little of Shantel. Then there's the live version of the Youtube sensation Playing For Change, and while it may be less quirky, it's a fascinating collaboration among very diverse artists. Rounding out the top 5 is the Putumayo compilation from the host of the ongoing World Cup.
The bottom half of the list includes Bhangra funksters Red Baraat, Czech harmonists Yellow Sisters, Safrojazz on Next Stop Soweto... Vol. 3, more South African music from Amabutho, and the new Salif Keita.
More reviews coming soon, but right now I've got to catch up on other work delayed by my mornings of watching World Cup matches (Japan!). The tournament is leaving me exhausted, and it's only half over!
As always, if you think I've missed a great current album or if you simply have comments or questions about the list, please leave a comment!
- Gotan Project: Tango 3.0
- Tony Allen: Secret Agent
- Magnifico: Magnification
- Playing for Change Live
- various artists: Putumayo Presents South Africa
- Red Baraat: Chall Baby
- Yellow Sisters: Tubab Woman
- various artists: Next Stop Soweto Vol. 3
- Amabutho: Sikelela
- Salif Keita: La Difference
I'm still getting acquainted with Magnifico, who reminds me more than a little of Shantel. Then there's the live version of the Youtube sensation Playing For Change, and while it may be less quirky, it's a fascinating collaboration among very diverse artists. Rounding out the top 5 is the Putumayo compilation from the host of the ongoing World Cup.
The bottom half of the list includes Bhangra funksters Red Baraat, Czech harmonists Yellow Sisters, Safrojazz on Next Stop Soweto... Vol. 3, more South African music from Amabutho, and the new Salif Keita.
More reviews coming soon, but right now I've got to catch up on other work delayed by my mornings of watching World Cup matches (Japan!). The tournament is leaving me exhausted, and it's only half over!
As always, if you think I've missed a great current album or if you simply have comments or questions about the list, please leave a comment!