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é REVIEWS OUMOU M U Ss I Cc by Oumou Sangare Reviewed by Richard Giles World Circuit Ltd, UK, 2003 (2CDs, 101mins) SPIRAL OF CHANGE Distributors: Australia—MRA by Tommy Leonard Entertainment, tel (07) 3849 6020; UK— Leonard Music, Australia, 2003 (48mins) World Circuit, tel (0)1689 870622, Distributor: Australia—Leonard Music, http:/Awww.worldcircuit.co.uk tel 0409 264 276 (mobile), website Oz Sangare is considered one of the http:/www.tommyleonard.com great divas of Mali and is a champion of mall communities have grown around the — women's rights in her country. She comes world in the last 30 years in an effort to from the southern region of Mali known as change and humanise the way the Western Wasulu. Using her powerful voice and posi- capitalist system operates. Tommy Leonard, tion as a leading singer of Malian music, she from the community of Maleny in southeast pushes forward with women's issues. Her Queensland, has put together a moving first successful album, Moussolou acoustic tribute to the people who make w ” A communities work. Wonderful words with a ("Women") was released in 1990 and was followed up by two further releases. This touch of humour make this an album of double CD has eight new tracks as well as vision for the future. He says, "My words her best fi lier alb A . are little seeds, but they burn with a passion er Dest trom ear'ier aums. én amazing woman with a charismatic manner and an and a fire. And my songs, like a gentle h oe breeze, will fan the flames long after my ypnotic voice. time." An inspiring and engaging selection of heartfelt social comment. WOMEN OF AFRICA by various artists GODDESS GROOVE Putumayo, USA, 2004 (41 mins) by various artists Distributors: Aust—MRA Entertainment, Music Mosaic, Australia, 2004 (57mins) __ tel (07) 3849 6020; UK—Pinnacle Distributors: Australia—Music Mosaic, Imports, tel 01689 870622; USA— tel (02) 6684 3143, website Putumayo, tel 1888 7888 8629, website http://www.music-mosaic.com; USA— http:/www.putumayo.com New Leaf Distribution, tel (770) 948 eeping in with the theme of women, 7845 Putumayo has released an album to cel- he Australian-based Music Mosaic label _ebrate the role of African women in their produces exciting dub and ambient continent's music. While men tend to play music for the world beat market. Goddess the instruments, women more than likely Groove is an inspirational mix of special provide the vocal lead or backing in much appeal to women—songs to move the heart African music. Celebrated here are some of and lift the spirit. Rhythmic melodies today's favourites: Angélique Kidjo unfold like a flower offered to the goddess (Benin), Tarika (Madagascar), Khadja Nin in all her forms—child, lover, mother and (Burundi), Judith Sephuma (South Africa), elder. Sinuous sounds from Thailand, Maria de Barros (Cape Verde), Kaissa Morocco, Ireland, Australia and the UK, (Cameroon), Dorothy Masuka (Zimbabwe) and others. An outstanding selection of soul sounds and lyrics from Africa. mixed with modern and exotic instruments, accompany the goddess in her dance. DOOR OF FAITH by Krishna Das Karuna/Artemis, USA, 2003 (60mins) Distributors: Australia—Difrnt Music, tel (02) 9387 4552; USA—Koch Entertainment, www.karunamusic.com kee Das has performed for crowds all over the world and influenced many leading exponents of global sounds with his devotional music. Recognised as a master of spiritual chanting and musical forms, he combines traditional Indian chants with modern sounds. Door of Faith is his fifth release and among his best. Sweet music and deep feeling in these ancient prayers from America's leading spiritual singer. GODDESS GROOVE by various artists Music Mosaic, Australia, 2004 (57mins) Distributors: Australia—Music Mosaic, tel (02) 6684 3143, website http://www.music-mosaic.com; USA— New Leaf Distribution, tel (770) 948 7845 he Australian-based Music Mosaic label produces exciting dub and ambient music for the world beat market. Goddess Groove is an inspirational mix of special appeal to women—songs to move the heart and lift the spirit. Rhythmic melodies unfold like a flower offered to the goddess in all her forms—child, lover, mother and elder. Sinuous sounds from Thailand, Morocco, Ireland, Australia and the UK, mixed with modern and exotic instruments, accompany the goddess in her dance. DOOR OF FAITH by Krishna Das Karuna/Artemis, USA, 2003 (60mins) Distributors: Australia—Difrnt Music, tel (02) 9387 4552; USA—Koch Entertainment, www.karunamusic.com kee Das has performed for crowds all over the world and influenced many leading exponents of global sounds with his devotional music. Recognised as a master of spiritual chanting and musical forms, he combines traditional Indian chants with modern sounds. Door of Faith is his fifth release and among his best. Sweet music and deep feeling in these ancient prayers from America's leading spiritual singer. JUNE — JULY 2004 NEXUS + 73 www.nexusmagazine.com