Articles by Chris Burek

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  Mamani Keita

  Garner L'Argent Francais

  PUBLISHED Aug 23, 2011

  Listeners familiar with the long list of Malian world music superstars will hear both fresh and familiar sounds throughout Gagner L'Argent...

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  The Heavyweights Brass Band

  Don't Bring Me Down

  PUBLISHED Aug 22, 2011

  The Heavyweights Brass Band are reinvigorating jazz music, among the many musical offerings du jour. With their debut release, Don't Bring...

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  Sergent Garcia

  Una y Otra Vez

  PUBLISHED Aug 12, 2011

  Sergent Garcia's eyes and ears are always open, endlessly absorbing music. His well-travelled sound is innovative and integral while remain...

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  Tareq Abboushi & Shusmo

  Mumtastic

  PUBLISHED Jun 23, 2011

  Tareq Abboushi & Shusmo blend ancient Arabic microtonal modes and world rhythms with the musical soul and depth of New York City. Raised in...

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  Orchestre Poly-Rythmo

  The 1st Album (1973)

  PUBLISHED Jun 21, 2011

  The tenacious intensity of this album, stemming from rich Vodoun rhythms, is not for the faint of heart. Swirling bass lines intertwined wi...

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  Boubacar Traore

  Mali Denhou

  PUBLISHED Jun 14, 2011

  Boubacar Traore's kindly, gritty voice and wonderfully idiosyncratic, cascading guitar playing are thoroughly captivating throughout this r...

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  Les Doights de l'Homme

  1910

  PUBLISHED Jun 7, 2011

  The fourth full-length album from Les Doigts de l'Homme is a nimble nod to their guitar hero, Django Reinhardt. This 17-track album is akin...

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  Vieux Farka Toure

  The Secret

  PUBLISHED May 24, 2011

  The secret is out. Vieux Farka Toure's third studio release (produced by guitarist Eric Krasno of Soulive) is his most advantageous yet. Co...