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Women's World Voices 2

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Various Artists - Blue Flame

 
Women's World Voices 2

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A smart, sexy, confident and inspired fusion of dance and world music

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    This fine compilation samples female artists from lands as diverse as Spain, Uzbekistan, and Zimbabwe, but it's not traditional world music — instead, the selections tend towards the modern-minded and the dance floor-friendly. Generally, this means a smart, sexy, confident and inspired fusion that often roams across myriad cultures in the course of a single cut. Best selections include "Nana," which features Indian/British vocalist Sheila Chandra's ethereal voice framed by drones; the anthemic "Amaria," featuring four silky-voiced soloists (Lucilla Galeazzi, Yiota Vei, Equidad Bares and Hayet Ayad) performing under the name Mammas; and the duo Vas' "Ningal," in which the beguiling voice of Iranian-American singer Azam Ali is interwoven with hypnotic drumming by American percussionist Greg Ellis. This is an enticing selection, not to mention a fine gateway to world music.

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