Various, Tom Tom, Michael Amara, M'Bamina, Raw Energy, The Starlights, Truman Bley's African-Rhythm-Machine, Maâni, Zubaba, Eddie Quansah, Makonde, Malinga Five, Black Blood

D.C. Go-Go

Percussion that never stops: congas, cowbell and crowd chants holding one groove across a whole night.

Philadelphia Soul

Strings, vibes and a four-on-the-floor hi-hat: the soul record that quietly built the disco floor.