Top 10 Picks
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This episode featured current Top 10 picks from host Tony Sarabia and regular monthly contributor Peter Margasak.Peter is a music writer for the Chicago Reader and every third Friday of the month he joins Tony for “New Sounds” when they talk about some new releases crossing Peter’s desk.
Tony’s Top 10
1. Forro in the Dark— Bonfires of Sao Joao
2. Occidental Brothers Dance Band International—Self Titled
3. Rachid Taha—Diwan 2
4. Aterciopelados—Oye
5. Selda Bagcan—SELDA
6. Various Artists— Belize City Boil-Up
7. Aida Nadeem—Out of Baghdad
8. Various Artists—Bole 2 Harlem Vol. 1
9. Dela Dap—Dela Paji
10. K’Naan—The Dusty Foot Philosopher
Peter’s Top 10
1. Caetano Veloso—Ce
2. Marcos Sacramento— Sacramentos
3. Zadik Zecharia— Kurdish Melxodies on Zurna
4. Group Doueh—Guitar Music From the Western Sahara
5. Tenore de Oniferi— E Prite Tottu Custu
6. Andy Palacio & the Garifuna Collective— Watina
7. Ojos de Brujo—Techari
8. Ensemble Al Kindi—Parfums Ottomans
9. King Sunny Ade— Gems From the Classic Years (1967-1974)
10. Various Artists— Golden Afrique Vol. 3