World 2002

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Editorial reviews

Amazon.co.uk Review
Back now for the third successive year, Charlie Gillett's IWorld 2002/I selection--or rather, his radio listeners' selection through BBC London and the World Service--rounds up the best and/or most popular world music of the past 12 months. So IWorld 2002/I contains no surprises: everybody you expect to be there, is there, from Djelimady Tounkara to Los de Abajo, Les Negresses Vertes to Yat Kha. Gillett's taste is excellent, which means that absolutely everything is beguiling in its own particular way; he's also kept to the sunny side of the street, so that even his fado singer (Mariza) sounds quite jolly. Gillett's finger to the wind leads him into the year's most interesting cross-cultural experiments--Damon Albarn in Mali, and the French-Argentinian Gotan Project; the stuff he finds in Spain--Abya Yala--is a fascinating blend of muezzin plus car horns plus electrified oud. His Brazilian trouvaille (Tom Ze) starts with what sounds like an amplified toothbrush; several of these tracks represent such an eclectic mix that if you didn't know their provenance you'd find them totally unplaceable. Everyone will have their favourites: the new flamenco queen Estrella Morente and the joyful confluence of Bob Broznan with the multi-talented Rene Lacaille are particularly outstanding. I--Michael Church/I

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Customer reviews

review by: date: 2002-08-11 rating:
This CD belongs in your collection. Don't think, just BUY !
If you enjoyed World 2000 and 2001, this won't disappoint. Far from the monotony or haphazard mix of some such compilations, it manages to find a harmonious blend of contemporary music that is fitting as BGM and for those solitary, reflective moments. This year, the spectrum is even wider with music from Greece, Israel and Bosnia Herzegovina/Serbia among others, and a satisfying range of artists from lesser-known gems to bigger names such as Manu Chao, Ladysmith Black Mambaza, Mariza and Estrella Morente. I was also pleased to see that the information about the artists was more informative and comprehensive than last year's. This is one CD you should have and you definitely won't regret buying!

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