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& REVIEWS FIEBRE MUSIC by Radio Tarifa i i i World Circuit, UK, 2003 (57mins) Reviewed by Richard Giles Distributors: Australia—MRA THE LIGHT DANCE Entertainment, tel (07) 3849 6020; UK— by Buedi Siebert New Note, tel 01689 877884 Real Music, USA, 2003 (60mins) Spa's Radio Tarifa has released three Distributors: Australia—New World albums to date which I haven't had the Music, tel (02) 9565 4522; UK—Real privilege to review. This fourth one is World Records, tel 0208 964 6000; recorded live in Canada and presents some USA—Real Music, tel (415) 331 8273, of their best music of the last 10 years. http://www.realmusic.com They mix influences from North African uedi Siebert was trained as a classical Arabic countries with Mediterranean styles musician, specialising in the flute, and from Spain and the Middle East. Ancient in his travels around the world he met the instruments like the crumhorn, ney, oud and Native American medicine man, Sun Bear, derbuka are combined with flute, electric and became his student. Because of experi- _ base, bongos and flamenco guitar. This is ences during this time, he decided to leave Radio Tarifa at their most alive, creating the city and move to Germany's Black exciting sounds to rouse you and get you up Forest, where he now devotes his time to dancing. Best tracks include "Tangos del Earth-healing projects. This album was Aqujero", "El Mandil de Carolina" and composed for f'ai chi practice using the "Ronda de Sanabria". Traditional arrange- idogo pole exercise routine. These beauti- ments, Arabic tones and hot flamenco make ful, harmonious sounds assist in balancing Fiebre ("Fever") a richly charged album. the body's energies. ALIF - LOVE SUPREME MUSIC FROM SUDAN by Omar Faruk Tekbilek by Hassouna Bangaladish New World Music, 2003 (66mins) ARC Music Prodns, UK, 2003 (66mins) Distributors: Australia—New World Distributor: UK—ARC, tel +44 (0)1342 Music, tel (02) 9565 4522; UK—New 328567, http:/www.arcmusic.co.uk World Music, tel 01986 781682; USA— this album contains traditional Sudanese New World Music, tel (303) 415 1040, music, featuring songs written in the http://www.newworldmusic.com 1920s and 1930s. Prior to the 20th century, he great Turkish musician and performer Sudanese songs had no words, just vocalisa- Omar Faruk Tekbilek joins with Steve tion of the melodies. Hassouna Bangaladish — Shehan and a host of others to create an works to present Sudanese music and songs _ album as a tribute to Omar's favourite with a contemporary feel in this ARC Music theme: divine love expressed through release. Instruments include doholla, accor- _ music, dance, romance and life. His record dion, violin, bass, tabla and other percus- of collaborations with the greats in contem- sion. Thoroughly recommended. porary world music is extensive (see NEXUS 6/03, 7/02, 7/06). The songs on SALSA AROUND THE WORLD Alif — Love Supreme are dedicated to the by various artists common bond of love that connects all of Putumayo, USA, 2003 (52mins) humanity. A stunning celebration of Omar Distributors: Aust—MRA Entertainment, _ Faruk's work, also keeping alive the mystery tel (07) 3849 6020; UK—Pinnacle and beauty of Middle Eastern dance. Imports, tel 01689 870622; USA— Putumayo, tel 1888 7888 8629, website http:/www.putumayo.com lhe word salsa means "sauce", and it is an apt description of the sound of this Latin-style music. It incorporates mambo, rumba, son, chachacha and a variety of Afro-Cuban styles. Artists include Salsa Celtica, Havana Mambo, Apurimac, Touré Kunda, Mousta Largo, Richard Bona, El Septeto, Haitiando, Shaan and several oth- ers. These musicians come from some unexpected quarters of the world, including Cameroon, Curagao, Greece, Haiti, India, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Senegal and Scotland. Hot and happy dance music for Latin lovers everywhere. Funtastic album! > z= Alif une Oupreme OMAR DARDK TERDIE MUSIC FROM SUDAN by Hassouna Bangaladish ARC Music Prodns, UK, 2003 (66mins) Distributor: UK—ARC, tel +44 (0)1342 328567, http://www.arcmusic.co.uk his album contains traditional Sudanese music, featuring songs written in the 1920s and 1930s. Prior to the 20th century, Sudanese songs had no words, just vocalisa- tion of the melodies. Hassouna Bangaladish works to present Sudanese music and songs with a contemporary feel in this ARC Music release. Instruments include doholla, accor- dion, violin, bass, tabla and other percus- sion. Thoroughly recommended. SALSA AROUND THE WORLD by various artists Putumayo, USA, 2003 (52mins) Distributors: Aust—MRA Entertainment, tel (07) 3849 6020; UK—Pinnacle Imports, tel 01689 870622; USA— Putumayo, tel 1888 7888 8629, website http:/www.putumayo.com he word salsa means "sauce", and it is an apt description of the sound of this Latin-style music. It incorporates mambo, rumba, son, chachacha and a variety of Afro-Cuban styles. Artists include Salsa Celtica, Havana Mambo, Apurimac, Touré Kunda, Mousta Largo, Richard Bona, El Septeto, Haitiando, Shaan and several oth- ers. These musicians come from some unexpected quarters of the world, including Cameroon, Curagao, Greece, Haiti, India, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Senegal and Scotland. Hot and happy dance music for Latin lovers everywhere. Funtastic album! NEXUS + 73 FEBRUARY — MARCH 2004 www.nexusmagazine.com