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New flush of youth for Cesaria Evora
Following the extraordinary discovery of radio recordings thought to have been lost forever, Cesaria Evora's new album Radio Mindelo has just been released. These twenty two tracks were recorded in the 1960s, when Cesaria was just 20 years old and her voice carried a youthful insouciance.In 1988, when Cesaria Evora ... [more]
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Mondomix Top Features From July 2nd to 9th 2009
 Watch > Victor Démé
- Burkina Faso (Clip)
In the first of our previews ahead of WOMAD festival 24-26 July, Mondomix highlights the artists we think are unmissable. To kick off: Victor Démé. This video Djon Maya is from his debut album out in July.
Watch > Soul Power
- Zaire (Film review)
With an extraordinary line up of the greatest African and African-American artists of the day, the epic Zaire 74 festival preceded the Ali/Foreman fight in Kinshasa. Original footage of the events delivers true Soul Power.
 Read > Dengue Fever in Cambodia
- USA (DVD/CD review)
Shot during Dengue Fever’s first trip to play in Cambodia, this film also documents a moving homecoming for lead singer Chhom Nimol and how musical influences can spin in reverse.
Read > Orchestra di Piazza Vittorio
- Italy (Interview / Concert preview)
A band with a calling and a unique sound, Rome's Orchestra di Piazza Vittorio gives voice to the city's cultural diversity. Mondomix meets them ahead of their UK debut at the Barbican on 17 July.
Watch > Cimarrón
- Colombia (Video)
As WOMAD festival approaches, Mondomix highlights the artists you must not miss! Cimarrón play Colombian joropo with spectacular virtuosity. Photo: Mario Carbajal.
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