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Ali Farka Touré

Features

Globespotting: Best World Music of 2006

By Michael Keefe

In a year of stylistic cross-pollinations, sounds from around the world come together on Michael Keefe's list of fun and fascinating albums. [12 December 2006]

East and West: World Music in 2006

From Thailand to Tanzania, from France to Cuba and Romania: Deanne Sole's wrap-up of the year's best world music trips the globe fantastic.

Reviews

Ali Farka Touré: Savane

By Michael Keefe

Western blues is brought to the fore on Savane, the excellent final recording from Ali Farka Touré. [3 August 2006]

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