Best World Album

Readers Poll 2001

BY None NonePublished Nov 17, 2016

1. Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra Liberation Afrobeat (Ninja Tune)

Wow, what a dominate sound, it speaks for itself! You can hear the message in the sound. -Keith Fulford, Waterloo ON

Because of them I now listen to Fela. -Dominic Sauvageau, Montreal QC


2. Femi Kuti Fight to Win (MCA)

Not nearly as dynamic as his father, nonetheless Femi's got some groove goin' on. -Paul Lahey, Toronto ON

Picking up where his legendary father left off. –Jared Mcketiak, Winnipeg MB


3. Manu Chao Proxima Estacion: Esperanza (Virgin)

Former superstar from France produces sprawling calypso, hip-hop, rock, upbeat, political masterwork. –Wayne Yusik, Saskatoon SK


4. Moreno Veloso Music Typewriter (Palm)

Brazil, Brazilian people, and Brazilian music all kick my ass. -Christopher Cheung, Richmond Hill ON


5. U-Roy Now (Beatville)

I like U-Roy's stuff — this album is no exception. -Dennis Spencer, Kingston ON

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