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[George Sabroso]

Top Ten World for week Ending 05/28/2006

#, ARTIST, Recording

1 – Michele Dominguez Greene, Luna Roja, Appleseed Recordings
- Downtempo music from Brazil.

2 – Pequeño Johnny, Pasos Gigantes, Rumba Jam Records
- Great music from Puerto Rico.

3 – Cheikn Lo, Lamp Fall, World Circuit
- Music from Africa. Hos some reggae-ish tracks.

4 – Fernanda Porto, Giramund, Circular Moves
- Music from Brazil.

5 – Descemer, Siete Rayo, Universal Music Latino
- Latin fusion and Reggaeton.

6 – Susana Baca, Travesias, Luakabop
- Downtempo music from Brazil.

7 – Juana Molina, Son, Domino Records
- Downtempo music from Brazil.

8 – Natasha Atlas, Mish Maoul, Mantra Recordings
- Some electronica, hip hop-ish vibes w/ Middle Eastern flavor.

9 – Lila Downs, La Cantina Entre Copa Y Copa, Narada Productions
- Relationships through a drunk womans eyes. Track 4 is my fave.

10 - Charanga Cakewalk, Chicano Zen, Artemis Records
- Latin fusion. A little like Ozomatli.

World Adds:

1 – Various Artists, The Rough Guide To Bachata, World Music Network
- Music from the Dominican Republic and beyond.

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George Sabroso
World Genre Director
KUCI 88.9fm in Irvine/CA/USA
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