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Timbuktu the spiritual boost Advantages: The spiritual enhancer Disadvantages: inaccessible ...fundamental communication was going on. TALKING TIMBUKTU was originally released on 29 March, 1994, and holds the distinction of being the longest-running #1 album in the history of Billboard Magazine's world music charts. Not only did the album debut at #1 (the first ever to do so), but it maintained a stranglehold on the top slot for 32 consecutive weeks. And in 1995, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences recognized what the rest ... boredi2002 14.10.2003 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful Review of Talking Timbuktu - Ali Farka Toure	Originality Lyrics Quality and consistency... Value for Money
How pop should be! Advantages: Fantastic Album! Great diversity. Disadvantages: There aren't more like it! ...really appealed to me about Dimanche a Bamako was the variety of tunes and styles on offer, from reggae in "La réalité" to the dancey "Coulibaly". However, this is by no means an album without a sense of genre; this variation is united by their Malian roots, as well as Manu Chao's expert production, which is one of its qualities that have drawn many to this album. The sheer range of songs on offer means there is something for every occasion, but ... ...Anyone who has seen the Dimanche a Bamako documentary will remember the jamming over this song. It's really grown in my estimation having seen the film, as it's wonderful to see how their talents and Chao's influence fused to create this peice. A lot of media hype has surrounded their appearances at Womad, this collaboration with Manu Chao, and their album's documentary of the same name, but don't let that detract from one of the best music albums ... DaC_87 06.06.2006 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Dimanche A Bamako - Amadou & Mariam	Originality Lyrics Quality and consistency... Value for Money
'JOANNA...A Hymn of Devotion Advantages: incredibly underrated music very well produced and presented Disadvantages: none ...Devotion’ James Young's Joanna was made on the battered upright piano in his house - an instrument most pianists would reject without a moment's hesitation. Bad pianos - in pubs, bars, clubs, cafes and the parental home - are the bane of musicians and music teachers: the sustain pedal doesn't work; the felts are worn; mezzopiano is indistinguishable from fortissimo. And that's before you get on to the problem of keeping it in tune. Players develop ... ...wisdom on its head. Joanna is a hymn of devotion that both dignifies and delights in his old piano's imperfections. As Billy Jenkins wrote in Notes on Crap Pianos: "Years of warp and deterioration have ripened each mechanical artefact into its own unique sound. Do not attempt music scored for a good piano." Young describes his piano as "a ready-made that needed to be celebrated for its intrinsic peculiarities". There are antecedents: Virginia Astley's ... JLWguardian 28.10.2009 · Read full review Review of Joanna - James Young	Originality Lyrics Quality and consistency... Value for Money
"Remembering The Day", thought provoking and uplifting music! Advantages: Beautiful, thought provoking and uplifting music Disadvantages: none "Remembering The Day" is such an evocative, beautiful, touching and sensual album, composed / performed by the multiple award winning violinist / composer Catya Maré. I´d like to recommend it to everybody who likes world / ambient / new age music! It is highly original. A mixture of ambient / electronica / classical / new age and world elements. And, in my opinion, it really touches your soul, leaves you refreshed after listening. Catya´s violin ... ...special. In some of her songs she combines her mesmerizing violin sound with a choir, that adds an ethereal quality to the song. I love it! If you like Deep Forest, Enigma, Delirium or classical crossover artists like Sarah Brightman and Andrea Bocelli you might love this one. Worth the money... Cheapest buy at: http://www.soundloud.com/catyamare.aspx Also check out her websites..... www.catyamare.com or www.myspace.com/catyamar ... Harry112222 27.10.2009 · Read full review Ciao members have rated this review on average: helpful Review of Remembering The Day - Catya Mare	Originality Lyrics Quality and consistency... Value for Money
LIGHT LONGING....sensual, gorgeous instrumental songs Advantages: Original, uplifting, worth the money Disadvantages: none Light Longing is such a beautiful, touching and sensual album, composed / performed by the multiple award winning violinist / composer Catya Maré. I´d like to recommend it to everybody who needs some positive energy...it is highly original music. A mixture of ambient / electronica / classical and world elements. And, in my opinion, it really touches your soul, leaves you refreshed after listening. Catya´s violin sounds more like a female voice than ... Harry112222 27.10.2009 · Read full review Review of Light Longing - Catya Mare	Originality Lyrics Quality and consistency... Value for Money