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50 Favorites: From Thomas Ades To Buke And Gass
December 1, 2010
These are the 50 albums we enjoyed the most in 2010 — the ones that inspired us, surprised us and stayed with us more than any others. The list of our 50 favorite records of the year starts with Aloe Blacc, Arcade Fire and more artists from A to B.
Khaira Arby, 'Timbuktu Tarab'
A powerful singer from Timbuktu, Khaira Arby has been a famous diva in Mali for many years, but 2010 has been her year to break out. This recording was released to coincide with her first U.S. tour, and it shows off her jaw-dropping vocal style and impressive backing group. Arby's music is an intriguing mix of Northern Malian styles, very much like that of her cousin and mentor, Ali Farka Toure. She is part Sonrhai and part Berber, and she sings her songs in several different languages, including Tamasheck, Arabic, French, Bambara and Sonrhai. Arby's band plays traditional instruments such as fiddle, calabash and ngoni (lute), and combines them with electric guitars and a drum kit. Her teenage lead guitarist nearly stole the show in her live concerts. (Jon Kertzer, KEXP) 12/01/10 >> go there
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