Each year, I put together my personal selection of my
favourite live shows & CD's of the year, and also include links to
selections from other websites, award and other organizations.
2008:
Includes my picks of concerts and CDs' of the
year, plus "best of" lists" and awards
from various organizations, publications and websites. Plus
a page listing some of the great music figures who
passed away in 2008. Many links and videos from each page.
2007:
"Artist of the Year": Mavis Staples; Andy Palacio,
Toumani Diabate, Mahmoud Ahmed, Vieux Farka Toure, Seun Kuti, Bassekou
Kouyate, Handsome Ned, and more, plus best reads & many selections from
others.
2006:
"Artist of the Year": Solomon Burke; Ali Farka Toure,
Toumani Diabate, Willie Neslon, African Guitar Summit, Donné Roberts, Adam
Solomon, Jamaica to Toronto and more, plus reading and film.
2004 & 2005
