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Musicians often approach their second albums with the same trepidation that greets writers embarking on their second novels: will they live up to the expectations raised by their debuts? Find out what Charlie makes of second albums by Senegal鈥檚 Daby Balde and C茅U from Brazil.

Smyrna Recollections by Turkish accordionist and folk music collector Muammer Ketencoglu attempt to revive the tolerant spirit of Old Smyrna (modern-day Izmir) through Turkish, Greek and Jewish Folk Songs from the area. Another Turkish musician, percussionist Burhan Ocal reaches out a bit further: to the Tunisia-born Paris-based musician and record producer Smadj.

From the other side of the world comes La Murga de Panama, a musical snapshot of the Panamanian scene from three decades ago. Plus a live version of Manu Chao鈥檚 Clandestino.