The Network label dedicates a double CD to black music in the Americas: the United States, the Latin American continent including island groups, and the Caribbean. Networks' thematic publications are as always accompanied by an extensive CD booklet in large format and beautiful color photos. All artists are discussed in three languages (German, French and English). A selection from the range
… of musicians: Septeto Nacional and Vieja Trova Santiaguera from Cuba, Pepe Vasquez and Susana Baca from Peru, Grupo Vocal Desandan and Ti-Coca from Haiti, The Jackson Singers and Big Mamma Thornton from the US, Frafra Sound / Kaseko Revisited from Suriname and The Congos from Jamaica. Music in the most diverse styles, from gospel and Cuban son to reggae. As long as it has "African roots". (SvdP) _more
