Lopa Kothari
Lopa Kothari presents a specially recorded session by Ethiopian jazz pioneer Mulatu Astatke and the London-based Heliocentrics. Plus a round-up of the latest world music releases on CD.
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Wai
Maranga Ake Ai
Composer: M. Ripia/M. Phat
- Ora.
- Jayrem Records CDJAY416.
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Los de Abajo
Ahi viene la Rumba
Composer: D. Vallejo/P. Sandoval/V. Garnica
- Actitud Calle.
- Wrasse Records WRASS 269.
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Fruko y sus Tesos
Palenque
Composer: A. J. Arroyo
- Rebelion Tropical - The Very Best of Fruko & Joe Arroyo.
- Nascente NSDCD 023.
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Terrakota
Raiz
Composer: Terrakota
- World Massala.
- Ojo Records OJ 005.
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AfroCubism
Nima Diyala
Composer: D. Tounkara
- Afrocubism.
- World Circuit WCD 085.
Studio Session
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Mulatu Astatqé and the Heliocentrics - Dewel
Composer: M. Astatke Performers: Malcolm Catto (drums); Jake Ferguson (bass); Ollie Parfitt (keyboards); Adrian Owusu (guitar); Shabaka Hutchings saxophone and bass clarinet); Byron Wallen (trumpet); Jack Yglesias (percussion)
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Mulatu Astatqé and the Heliocentrics - Kasalefkit Hulu
Composer: M. Astatke Performers: Malcolm Catto (drums); Jake Ferguson (bass); Ollie Parfitt (keyboards); Adrian Owusu (guitar); Shabaka Hutchings saxophone and bass clarinet); Byron Wallen (trumpet); Jack Yglesias (percussion)
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John Motha
Zulu Boy
Composer: W. Dlamini
- Soweto.
- Zensor 05.
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Mensy
Ana Ye
Composer: Mensy
- Sound d'Afrique Vol.2 - Soukous.
- Island 204 886.
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Thomas Mapfumo & The Blacks Unlimited
Ndamutswa Nengoma
Composer: T. Mapfumo
- Viva Zimbabwe.
- Earthwors ELP 2001.
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Thunderball
Make Your Move featuring Mustafa Akbar
Composer: M. Akbar/S. Raskin/S. Barcelona/R. Myers
- 12 Mile High.
- ESL ESL168.
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Lura
Make Your Move featuring Mustafa Akbar
Composer: M. Akbar/S. Raskin/S. Barcelona/R. Myers
- 12 Mile High.
- Lusafrica 562 652.
Studio Session
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Mulatu Astatqé and the Heliocentrics - Chik Chikka
Composer: M. Astatke Performers: Malcolm Catto (drums); Jake Ferguson (bass); Ollie Parfitt (keyboards); Adrian Owusu (guitar); Shabaka Hutchings saxophone and bass clarinet); Byron Wallen (trumpet); Jack Yglesias (percussion)
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Mulatu Astatqé and the Heliocentrics - Yegelle Tezeta
Composer: M. Astatke Performers: Malcolm Catto (drums); Jake Ferguson (bass); Ollie Parfitt (keyboards); Adrian Owusu (guitar); Shabaka Hutchings saxophone and bass clarinet); Byron Wallen (trumpet); Jack Yglesias (percussion)
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Paolo Conte
Los Amantes del Mambo
Composer: P.Conte
- Nelson.
- Wrasse Records WRASS274.
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Junip
Always
Composer: J. Gonzalez/E. Araya/T. Winterkorn
- Always EP.
- City Slang COOPR240.
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Coetus
Estes seguidilletes
Composer: Coetus
- Coetus.
- Temps TR1132-GEO9.
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Tabu Ley Rochereau
Lisanga ya Banganga
Composer: T. L. Rochereau
- The Voice of Lightness Vol.2.
- Sterns STCD3056.
Studio Session
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Mulatu Astatqé and the Heliocentrics - Ambassel
Artist: Tamasgen Taraken Composer: M. Astatke Performers: Malcolm Catto (drums); Jake Ferguson (bass); Ollie Parfitt (keyboards); Adrian Owusu (guitar); Shabaka Hutchings saxophone and bass clarinet); Byron Wallen (trumpet); Jack Yglesias (percussion)
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