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& REVIEWS percussion instruments in a wonderful M U Ss | C fusion of world music. A memorable album Reviewed by Richard Giles of intricate percussion. BOWMBOI INCENDIO by Rokia Traoré by Incendio Tama Records, Australia, 2003 (60mins) |New World Music, USA, 2003 (51 mins) Distributors: Aust/NZ—MRA Distributors: Aust—New World Music, Entertainment, tel +61 (0)7 3849 6020; tel (02) 9565 4522; UK—New World UK—Indigo Records, website Music, tel +44 (0)1986 781682; USA— http://www. rokiatraore.net New World Music, tel (303) 415 1040, lhe country of Mali has produced some http:/www.newworldmusic.com wonderful artists, and Rokia Traoré is no ssion and fire are at the heart of exception. Her voice is rich in the spell- Spanish guitar, and this self-titled album binding sound of an artist who has mastered —_ from Incendio means "fire" in Spanish. The her field. With Bowmboi, her third album, sounds of up-tempo Spanish guitar come she won the Critics Award for 2003 Album _from Jim Stubblefield with Jean-Pierre of the Year in the BBC Radio 3 World Durand and Liza Carbe, who also plays bass Music Awards. Rokia uses traditional and synthesiser. Liza and Jean-Pierre also instruments and approaches to carry her produce and engineer the album. This is strikingly original songs. The words are full very modern Spanish with some fast of messages of hope and comment on the flamenco as well as songs of dreamy, human condition. A mesmerising voice romantic Spain. Charlie Bisharal does with an amazing range, touching the heart. marvellous violin on two tracks. If you enjoy good, foot-stomping Spanish music, WORLD REGGAE you'll love tapping your heels to Incendio. by various artists Putumayo, USA, 2004 (54mins) COMFORT ZONE Distributors: Aust—MRA Entertainment, by lan Cameron Smith tel (07) 3849 6020; UK—Pinnacle Rhythmist Productions, Harbord, NSW, Imports, tel 01689 870622; USA— Australia, 2004 (61mins) Putumayo, tel 1888 7888 8629, website Distributor: Rhythmist Productions, tel http://www.putumayo.com +61 (0)2 9939 6517, website 0 self-respecting record collection http://www. iancameronsmith.com.au would be complete without CDs of the an Cameron Smith is back with another relaxed, rhythmic music of reggae. And if Titian and has made the leap into a newer you thought reggae was only found in field for him: a smooth jazz guitar sound Jamaica, think again! Putumayo has and a touch of blues mixed with his own sig- released a collection of offerings from reg- nature, liquid grooves. There's some very gae bands around the world with this new relaxed piano courtesy of Yen Wyndancer album. It includes groups from France, and cool sax by Blaine Whittaker and India, Algeria, Brazil, Nigeria, UK, Ivory Macdonald Hamilton. Ian's guitar work is Coast and Cameroon. The irresistible, rocky very Jaid-back, and his album would find its sounds of swaying music and lyrics of social perfect niche on a cosy evening with good wine or for a quiet party with friends. Thoroughly recommended. commentary make this a must. TAIKO TO TABLA by Joji Hirota and Pete Lockett Arc Music Productions, East Grinstead, West Sussex, UK, 2004 (58mins) Distributors: UK—Arc Music, tel +44 (0)1342 328567, website http:/Awww.arcmusic.co.uk Px Lockett is one of the more versatile percussionists in Europe, having worked and toured with dozens of top bands. His background in percussion from the Indian, Brazilian, Cuban, African and Celtic tradi- tions gives him diverse skills. Joji Hirota, whose talents are in Japanese percussion and shakuhachi, has played at various WOMAD festivals over the years. Together the two of them produce and play an amazing array of WORLD REGGAE by various artists Putumayo, USA, 2004 (54mins) Distributors: Aust—MRA Entertainment, tel (07) 3849 6020; UK—Pinnacle Imports, tel 01689 870622; USA— Putumayo, tel 1888 7888 8629, website http:/Awww.putumayo.com o self-respecting record collection would be complete without CDs of the relaxed, rhythmic music of reggae. And if you thought reggae was only found in Jamaica, think again! Putumayo has released a collection of offerings from reg- gae bands around the world with this new album. It includes groups from France, India, Algeria, Brazil, Nigeria, UK, Ivory Coast and Cameroon. The irresistible, rocky sounds of swaying music and lyrics of social commentary make this a must. TAIKO TO TABLA by Joji Hirota and Pete Lockett Arc Music Productions, East Grinstead, West Sussex, UK, 2004 (58mins) Distributors: UK—Arc Music, tel +44 (0)1342 328567, website http://www.arcmusic.co.uk Px Lockett is one of the more versatile percussionists in Europe, having worked and toured with dozens of top bands. His background in percussion from the Indian, Brazilian, Cuban, African and Celtic tradi- tions gives him diverse skills. Joji Hirota, whose talents are in Japanese percussion and shakuhachi, has played at various WOMAD festivals over the years. Together the two of them produce and play an amazing array of NEXUS +77 AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2004 www.nexusmagazine.com