2007-04-30
The most famous of the Buena Vista Social Club revival, Ferrer puts out his final album. He passed away at the age of 78, three weeks before the final recording was due. On his death bed, he dictated a letter asking that this, his “dream recording,” be completed. Fortunately the high-quality demo tapes were produced. -P
ANOUSHKA SHANKAR and KARSH KALE
Breathing Underwater
RADIO MESSIAH
Radio Messiah
ANGA
Echu Mingua
Various Artists
Congotronics 2 – Buzz ‘N’ Rumble From the Urb ‘N’ Jungle
NIYAZ
Nine Heavens
PLAYING FOR CHANGE
Songs Around the World
The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.