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With his crystalline articulation and extraordinary rhythmic prowess, John Williams ranks among the greatest solo voices the acoustic guitar has ever known. Now, with the joyous evocations of the African guitar tradition, Williams has hit upon his most emotionally satisfying crossover recital to date. Though both chief soloist and arranger, Williams nevertheless avoids shining the spotlight on his virtuosic skills--even his solo showcase, Masagna, places greater emphasis on the tune's folkish incantations. He allows plenty of melodic space for the likes of steel-string player John Ethridge, while guiding listeners through the idiomatic flora and fauna of the pan-African experience: from the hornpipelike airs of Madagascar (Mitopa) and kora-styled arpeggios of Mali (Malinke Guitars) through to intimations of South African vocal traditions with a lovely children's chorus on the anthem of the African National Congress, "Nikosi Sikelel'I Africa". Simply expressive and deeply felt, Magic Box exudes a universal vibe that transcends borders and nationalities. --Chip Stern
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
It is an excellent, unusual and captivating series of music,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Magic Box: the Music of Africa (Audio CD)
The Magic Box is a wonderfully complex yet very accessible set of pieces. A european's interpretation of many different kinds of African music. It is both captivating and entrancing. I was spell bound and enjoyed every second.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
a total diversion from Williams' norm,
By A Customer
This review is from: The Magic Box: the Music of Africa (Audio CD)
A fantastic album of world music, mainly with an African feel, veyr chilled out and benefitting from the extreme talent of Williams and his co-performers. This album is a must if you like instrumental music, with only one or two tracks including voices. A further recommendation if you enjoy this Williams collection is the African Groove from the Putumayo label.
5.0 out of 5 stars
If it's unavailable, you'll have to steal a copy,
By Ian E (London) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Magic Box: the Music of Africa (Audio CD)
This is THE world music album of the decade -breathtaking, eye-opening, rhythmic, joyful and just something you'll listen to day in and day out as the background to your life. The flavours are African and the playing is superb, not just from John Williams but also from an astonishing group of musicians who play off each other as if they've been gigging together for the last 20 years. Quite unlike anything you've ever heard from John Williams, but glorious proof that he is far more than just an interpreter of the classical guitar repertoire. An album to love, savour and return to again and again.
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