African stories from Rokia Traore; legendary Timbuktu artist Ali Farka Toure; the fingers and thumbs of Adrian Legg; former "Television" frontman Tom Verlaine; the short and tragic life of Jeff Buckley; and the surprising sounds of Yat Kha.
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Jeff Buckley, Tom Verlaine, Rokia Traore
Laidu
Rokia Traore is a griot or African storyteller. She's part of a new generation of African singers whose modern work is informed by traditional narratives.
Hawa Dolo
Ali Farka Toure is descended from West African royalty. His prominent social status made it difficult for him to become a musician. But his passion for music has made him a legendary guitarist worldwide.
Lunchtime at Rosie's
Adrian Legg is an extraordinary guitarist with tremendous speed and a broad range of sounds.
Those Harbor Lights
Tom Verlaine is best known for his 1970s band, Television, but he has since established himself as a solo artist. We use this CD quite a bit on All Things Considered.
New Year's Prayer
Fate was cruel to Jeff Buckley. Just as he was breaking new ground as an artist (with the songs on this album), he died while swimming in the Mississippi River in 1997.
Chorumal Bodum
Lead singer Albert Kuvezin produces a remarkable and seemingly unnatural sound, using a technique known as "throat singing."
