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
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