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Charlie Gillett

Charlie Gillett presents the results of the fRoots Critics Award for Album of the Year 2008 and a session from Zimbabwean singer and mbira player Chiwoniso.

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Presented by Charlie Gillett
Produced by Roger Short
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Friday 5th December

Maraire/Hillman: Nguva Ye Kufara
Chiwoniso (mbira/vocals); Sam Mataure (drums); Ian Hillman (bass); Louis Mhlanga (guitars); Roni Iwryn (percussion); Adam Chisvo (congas)
Album: Rebel Woman
Cumbancha CMB-CD 8

fRoots Critics Poll Albums Of The Year 4th Place

Trad, Arr. Duran: Merua
The Garifuna Women’s Project
Album: Umalali
Cumbancha CMB-CD 6

fRoots Critics Poll Albums Of The Year 3rd Place

Traore: Kounandi
Rokia Traore
Album: Tchmantche
Nonsuch 465532-2

fRoots Critics Poll Albums Of The Year 2nd Place
Diabate: Kaunding Cissoko
Toumani Diabate
Album: The Mande Variations
World Circuit WCD079

Compilation fRoots Critics Poll Albums Of The Year

Franco: Tika kondima na zolo
Franco & le tpok Jazz
Album: Francophonic
Sterns Africa STCD 3041-42

Winner fRoots Critics Poll Albums Of The Year

Trad, Arr. Moray: Henry’s Downfall
Jim Moray
Album: Low Culture
Niag NIBL007

Studio Session:
Chiwoniso Miraire (vocals/mbira)
Kudaushe Matimbah (congas/nhare mbira)
Norman Jekanyika (maracas/nhare mbira)

Maraire/Hillman: Vanorapa
Recorded especially for World on 3 at the ´óÏó´«Ã½â€™s Maida Vale Studios

Chivso/Maraire: Irobukairo
Recorded especially for World on 3 at the ´óÏó´«Ã½â€™s Maida Vale Studios

Interview with Chiwoniso

Chapman: Fast Car
Tracy Chapman
Album: Tracy Chapman
Elektra/Asylum records 7559-60774-2

Akihary: Hitam Manis
Monica Akihary
Album: Lagu lagu
Boaikh BrOMO 001

Keita: Cono
Salif keita; Cheikh Tidore Seek (kora/synth); Souleymane Doumbouya (congas); Ibrahim Mamour Ba (bass guitar); Jean-Philippe Rykiel (keyboard)
Album: Soro
Sterns Africa/Island IMCD 243/842775

CéU: Carimbo
Sonantes
Album: Sonantes
Six Degrees 657036 1148 -2

Sylvester Steward, Arr. Arrested Development: People Everyday
Arrested Development
Album: Three years, 5 months and 2 days in the life of…
Cool Tempo 0946 32192929

Marley: Zimbabwe
Bob Marley; Aston Barrett; Carl Barrett; Tyrone Downie; Junior Marvin; Earl Lindo; Al Anderson
Album: Survival
Island 548-901-2

Studio Session:
Chivso/Maraire: Matsotsi
Recorded especially for World on 3 at the ´óÏó´«Ã½â€™s Maida Vale Studios

Maraire: Rebel Woman
Recorded especially for World on 3 at the ´óÏó´«Ã½â€™s Maida Vale Studios

Chao: La Vida Tombola
Manu Chao
EP: La Vida Tombola
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