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Monthly Top 5 - October 2009

Kings of Convenience - Declaration of Dependence (2009)

I fell in love with this Norwegian duo after watching the video for Boat Behind. They’re delicate and calm. They’re perfect for a quiet time. My French folks will love this one. | Spotify | Deezer
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Aladin - Vishal-Shekhar (2009)

I haven’t enjoyed a Bollywood soundtrack for a while. This is authentic Vishal-Shekhar material. Just like Om Shanti Om and Dostana, Aladin is a successful ensemble which does justice to an Aladin movie à la Bollywood and above all, an Amitabh Bachchan starrer.

However, I’ll have to add here that Sonu Niigaam is right: the best songs are for the composers themselves (here it’s You May Be). Also having both the Big B and Sanjay Dutt crooning means less opportunity for these wonderful playback singers.

Anoushka Shankar & Karsh Kale - Breathing Under Water (2007)

I saw the record in the library this month and I thought I’d go back and live the voyage once again. This is a collaboration album that respects the talents of all the participants, whether it’s Norah Jones, Ravi Shankar, Sting, Shankar Mahadevan or Sunidhi Chauhan. It’s the best you can get from the sitar in a modern setting. | Spotify | Deezer

Volcano Choir - Unmap (2009)Another win for Bon Iver leader Justin Vernon. This album is a must-buy for this year. I’m enjoying the way these haunting voices are slowly winning over me. | Spotify

Kailash Kher & Kailasa - Yatra (Nomadic Souls) (2009)

This record is the ideal one to reach the US after the Slumdog wave. His sufi style and nusrat-like voice has definitely pleased. He’s made it to the Hollywood Bowl and was on KCRW Morning Becomes Eclectic early this month. I wish him and his band great international success. | Spotify | Bandcamp

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