Nat Geo Music's Best of 2007

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	In This Issue: • Nat Geo Music's Best of 2007 • Recommended Videos   Nat Geo Music's Best of 2007 It's that time of year again, when music critics cast back through their teetering piles of new releases to come up with their annual 'best of' lists. This year the Nat Geo music team scoured the globe to come up with our favorite releases from around the world, from Belize to Harlem. 1. Andy Palacio "Watina" - Cumbancha Records Andy Palacio is a bona fide pop star in his native Belize, but in 2007 he turned in "Watina," a stunning record that explores the roots music of his Garifuna heritage. Learn More 2. Manu Chao "La Radiolina" - Nacional Records Manu Chao, the godfather of Latin Alternative music, returned in 2007 with "La Radiolina," his first new studio album in six years. Learn More 3. Angelique Kidjo "Djin Djin" - Razor & Tie Records Afropop diva Angelique Kidjo also resurfaced in 2007, with the extraordinary, star-studded "Djin Djin," which featured performances from Carlos Santana, Josh Groban, Alicia Keys and more. Learn More 4. Ojos de Brujo "Techari" - Harmonia Mundi Barcelona-based musical collective Ojos de Brujo took home a Latin Grammy for their unique blend of hip-hop and flamenco on "Techari." Learn More 5. Spanish Harlem Orchestra "United We Swing" - Six Degrees Records New York's own Spanish Harlem Orchestra rocked an album full of old school salsa classics and brand new favorites with "United We Swing." Learn More 6. Habib Koite "Afriki" - Cumbancha Records Malian singer/songwriter Habib Koite connected the dots between West Africa and the American blues on "Afriki." Learn More 7. CeU "CeU" - Six Degrees Records CeU emerged as more than the latest Brazilian pop chanteuse on her smart and assured, self-titled debut. Learn More 8. Mickey Hart & Zakir Hussain "Global Drum Project" - Shout Factory Ex-Grateful Dead drummer and Indian tabla master Zakir Hussain team up again to deliver the long-awaited sequel to their 1991 Grammy-winner "Planet Drum." Learn More 9. Ricardo Lemvo "Isabela" - Mopiato Music Congolese singer and bandleader Ricardo Lemvo released this indie gem chock full of hip-shaking African rumba, soukous and more. Learn More 10. Bole2Harlem "Bole2Harlem" - Sounds of the Mushroom What happens when you take an Ethiopian rapper and an American producer and let them loose in New York City? "Bole2Harlem" - one of the best world music records to come out of nowhere in 2007. Learn More Recommended Videos The Klezmatics - Black and White Watch Here Amadou & Miriam - Les Temps Ont Change Watch Here Ojos De Brujo - Quien Engana no Gana Watch Here   This Week's Free Download! ADVERTISEMENT   Shop National Geographic • Maps • Books, Calendars • Poster Shop • Travel Gear • Videos and DVDs • Kids   Best Offer Anywhere Subscribe to NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC magazine online and get our best price.
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