26. Miriam Makeba- Miriam Makeba

Release Date: 1960
Label: RCA Victor

Unfortunately this album wasn't available on Spotify.

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13. Machito- Kenya

Release Date: 1957
Label: Roulette Jazz

It seems, even in different disguises, jazz was very popular in the 50s. This particular album contains 'afro cuban jazz' apparently. If that's true, then I'm not a fan of the aforementioned genre. This was the first record I particularly struggled to get through, and I've not really got anything positive to say about it other than compliment mad rhythms that were going on. For some reason, the brass section reminded me of generic gameshow music.

Overall: 3/10
Favourite Track: Blues a La Machito

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11. Sabu- Palo Congo

Release Date: 1957
Label: Blue Note

Louis 'Sabu' Martinez is one of those 'world music' musicians who's likey to have appeared on Later... with Jools Holland had he not died in 1979. He'll have probably have had to make do with one song, whilst Sting gets three. Whatever song they choose, I just hope it isn't 'Asabache' because any track with a bloody long percussion solo isn't worth listening to (e.g. Cream- 'Toad'). The albums had its highlights (the guitar work was particularly nifty at times), but they were outweighed by the erm...lowlights. Call me uncultured, but I just wanted something more western.

Overall: 3/10
Favourite Track: Rhapsodia Del Maravilloso

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