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Winner: Orchestra Baobab
The Critics Award for Album of 2002 is conducted by fRoots magazine. This year a huge panel of around 160 people took part, including journalists, radio presenters, promoters, record label and dealer staff, musicians and people from all walks of the roots business internationally. Check out the top four nominees below.
 Artist: Orchestra Baobab
Album: Specialist In All Styles (World C.)
'It's the soundtrack to 2002, of classic West Africa firmly grabbing the wheels back from the dying days of the Cuba bandwagon.'
Find out more about Orchestra's latest release
with our review and music clip.
 Artist: Eliza Carthy
Album: Anglicana (Topic)
'Let there be no doubt this is her most majestic and mature solo album yet.'
Find out more about Eliza's latest release with
our review and music clip.
 Artist: Salif Keita
Album: Moffou (Universal)
'..it's obvious this is Salif Keita's back-to-roots album. One hour later, it's also clear that
Moffou is his best since Soro, and maybe even his finest ever.'
Find out more about Salif's latest release with
our review and music clip.
 Artist: Youssou N'Dour
Album: Nothing's In Vain (Nonesuch)
'Particularly striking on this CD are those fantastic slow, engulfing builds from sparse and atmospheric soundscapes to urgent, driving anthems.'
Find out more about Youssou's latest release with our review and music clip..
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