One
of a number of West African acts that have become real superstars
of world music, Alpha Blondy has been recording for 20 years
and is widely regarded as the father of African Reggae...
when he began his recording career there was no such thing
as African reggae, but when he was introduced to the genre
some 20 years ago he was immediately captivated and has been
one of it's leading modern day exponents ever since. When
I spoke to him, just before he went to bed in Paris, the thing
that struck me most about him was his humility....
Doves Some Cities Heavenly/EMI
In
a previous life, Manchester-based trio Sub Sub was causing
a stir with beat-driven, sample-based dance music. Now, Manchester-based
trio Doves are bringing us some of the most compelling beat-driven,
sample-based indie music; and while the format of the band
under its two monikers is quite different, the fearless use
of sounds and styles is a solid link between two different
foundations. 'Some Cities', Doves' third album, is an absolute
corker: an album which defies the concept of era and genre,
moving down through the decades to bring the band firmly into
modern classic territory...
One
of a number of West African acts that have become real superstars
of world music, Alpha Blondy has been recording for 20 years
and is widely regarded as the father of African Reggae...
when he began his recording career there was no such thing
as African reggae, but when he was introduced to the genre
some 20 years ago he was immediately captivated and has been
one of it's leading modern day exponents ever since. When
I spoke to him, just before he went to bed in Paris, the thing
that struck me most about him was his humility....
In
a previous life, Manchester-based trio Sub Sub was causing
a stir with beat-driven, sample-based dance music. Now, Manchester-based
trio Doves are bringing us some of the most compelling beat-driven,
sample-based indie music; and while the format of the band
under its two monikers is quite different, the fearless use
of sounds and styles is a solid link between two different
foundations. 'Some Cities', Doves' third album, is an absolute
corker: an album which defies the concept of era and genre,
moving down through the decades to bring the band firmly into
modern classic territory...
