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The Rough Guide To FrancoThe Rough Guide music series is breaking into new territory with the release of compilations covering the works of the best known and most influential artists in world music. The first of its kind is The Rough Guide To Franco, an introduction to the finest tracks from Franco, arguably the greatest African musician of the twentieth century. This album is a great introduction to this African legend for the uninitiated and a handy collection for

channelling his energy and emotion

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a female vocalist of French Antillean origin

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the reincarnated Bantous de la Capital/Bantous Monument in Brazzaville in the 1990s

calabash and azakalabó (a calabash drum that floats in water) drums are all heard

This Rough Guide also includes music from musicians who have successfully re-launched their careers on the contemporary 'world music' scene

They released their BBC Award-nominated debut

was one of the greatest guitarists of all time and one of the continent's most internationally renowned musicians

Farka Touré inspired him to create his own blues style and

As part of his entry into the life of a griot

and as well as performing at Le Marigot Club he also plays other venues around Senegal