Various - Desert Blues: Ambiances Du SaharaFirst ever vinyl release of this classic,comprehensive collection ofsongsand music in the tradition of the Sahara, Sahel and the surrounding territories. Featuring artists such as Baly Othmani,Dimi Mint Abba, Youssou NDour and more.

the joyous pop of 'Just Like Heaven' and 'The Perfect Girl' still delights

On 'Curve Of The Earth'

Topping charts in the US

Al's Untouchables - Come On Baby & Stick Around

sings a sweet Calypso about her frustrating attempts to transform a rude and rebellious young chap into a Latin music lover

Boys and Elias Maluleke embraced and progressed the style in new ways

we veer off grid with Kyle Hall's rhythmically dazzling 'Kaychunk'

lost and killer soulful tracks from New Orleans artists Eddie Bo (and protegee vocalist Inell Young)

X-ray Spex prevailed by creating one hell of a ruckus with guitar and sax providing the wall of noise and by focusing attention on irrepressible bandleader and vocalist Poly Styrene

lilting pop masterpiece that still evokes the same intoxicating exuberance as KGATLW‰۪s most recent work

they nailed it here

Anton Newcombe