蜜芽传媒

New albums dominate this week's programme: taking its title from the Malawi tourist board promotions, the 'Warm Heart of Africa' is in fact a collaboration between Malawi-born but London-based singer Esau Mwamwaya and musicians from Europe and beyond. Don't be fooled by the Russian lyrics on the latest track from The Triaboliques: the band is made up of three Brits - Justin Adams, Lu Edmonds and Ben Mandelson. Argentine experimentalist Juana Molina contributes a heavily multitracked version of herself while the warm voice of Sam Baker requires only minimal instrumental support. After the success of 'Segu Blue', ngoni player Bassekou Kouyate is back with a new album 'I speak Fula' and he enlists the support of kamelengoni virtuoso Harouna Samake. Plus a track from Charlie's current favourites, 17 Hippies.

Tracks played in this week's programme:

Country: Malawi/UK
Title: Warm Heart of Africa
Artist: The Very Best, featuring Ezra Koenig
CD Title: Warm Heart Of Africa
Label: Moshi Moshi Records
Cat. Number: Promo/12

Country: UK
Title: Gulaguajira (I, The Dissolute Prisoner)
Artist: The Triaboliques
CD Title: rivermudtwilight
Label: World Village
Cat. Number: 468088/2

Country: Argentina
Title: Un Dia
Artist: Juana Molina
CD Title: Un Dia
Label: Domino
Cat. Number: WIGCD227/1

Country: USA
Title: Cotton
Artist: Sam Baker
CD Title: Cotto
Label: Music Road
Cat. Number: MRRCD104/2

Country: Mali
Title: Torin Torin
Artist: Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba (feat. Harouna Samake)
CD Title: I Speak Fula
Label: Out Here
Cat. Number: OH 013/4

Country: Germany
Title: Adieu
Artist: 17 Hippies
CD Title: El Dorado
Label: Hipster
Cat. Number: HIP 013/2