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Old Jun 17th, 2006, 04:11 PM
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THAT'S IT! I'm downloading Detalles / El Gato Que Esta Triste y Azul by Raúl Di Blasio Piano de América 2 right now!

I guess I'm in a bit of Latin mode.

Anyone familiar with African music?
 
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Old Jun 17th, 2006, 04:13 PM
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Well, VERY alternative, but you asked for African -

Sweet Honey in the Rock

www.sweethoney.com
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Old Jun 17th, 2006, 04:42 PM
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For African music, try Orchestra Baobob. They are specatular. I'm bringing them with me to St. John tonight.

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Old Jun 17th, 2006, 04:45 PM
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Any particular songs? I'm right behind you, Tortola week after next.
 
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Old Jun 17th, 2006, 04:53 PM
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Anything off the "Bamba" cd is tasty. Track number one, Mouhamadou Bamba is my favorite. Tortola, eh? Have a great trip.
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Old Jun 17th, 2006, 04:55 PM
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You must be a surfer!

Thanks for the music lead!
 
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Old Jun 17th, 2006, 04:57 PM
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I'm not getting anything on iTunes for the Orchestra Baobob, the album Bamba, or the song. Any ideas?
 
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Old Jun 17th, 2006, 05:00 PM
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GoTravel, not sure if you saw my earlier recommendation of Sinead O'Connor, but if you like surf music you have to download some AquaVelvets. They are awesome!!
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Old Jun 17th, 2006, 05:02 PM
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I was just looking through my ipod playlists and came across "Hot Love in Summertime", by Sly and the Family Stone. Hot fun, indeed!

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Old Jun 17th, 2006, 05:03 PM
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James Taylor and Barenaked Ladies would be good island music.

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Old Jun 17th, 2006, 05:11 PM
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GoT,
Sorry, I did not see your other post. Yep, they're not there. I spelled it wrong, it is baobab, anyway, you're right it's not on i-tunes. I could send you my cd!

It's not African, but how about the Buena Vista Social Club?
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Old Jun 17th, 2006, 05:16 PM
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Dang! I was all excited about Orchestra Baobab!

Sly and the family are de rigueur in South Carolina being the Shag is our official dance.

Love BNL!
 
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Old Jun 17th, 2006, 05:18 PM
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Yikes. I just found an Orchestra Baobab album on i-tunes. I googled orchestra baobab, followed a link to i-tunes and there it was!

http://www.google.com/musica?aid=HTp...usic&ct=result

I don't know why I couldn't find it by searching on i-tunes. Strange. I'm not familiar with this album, apparently it is a "reunion" album. Sounds good!

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Old Jun 17th, 2006, 05:20 PM
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'Hugh Masekela' for some incredible African Jazz.
'Kassav' for fantastic caribbean music.
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Old Jun 17th, 2006, 05:35 PM
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You are the bomb imq! Downloading now!

 
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Old Jun 17th, 2006, 05:37 PM
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You still here, Bill? I thought you'd be off the airport by now.
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Old Jun 17th, 2006, 05:48 PM
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What about some Crowded House or Buffalo Tom.
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Old Jun 17th, 2006, 05:52 PM
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I was going to say Margaritaville, but see you already have Jimmy Buffet on the radar.

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Old Jun 18th, 2006, 04:33 AM
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Initially I thought of Lisa Ono's 'Bossa Carioca' CD for that vibe....you may also want to check out Hawaii jazz artist Ginai (one name). She just came out with a jazz cd that blends some well-known Hawaiian songs with a jazz beat/sound.
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Old Jun 18th, 2006, 05:15 AM
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martin denny exotica
bebel gilberto tanto tiempo
fela kuti best of fela kuti

another vote for IZ and UB40

also tons of putumayo collections

http://www.putumayo.com/


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