He is #1: Malawi Mouse Boys – review

(Independent)Discovering acts from dirt-poor Africa has delivered notable recent albums from, among others, Staff Benda Bilili and Congotronics. The Malawi Mouse Boys, named for the kebabed rodents they sell as snacks, are a rural vocal troupe singing homemade gospel with minimal accompaniment on homemade instruments and recycled guitars. Captured in situ by producer Ian Brennan, the dozen or so short songs here ooze gentle charm, their swaying rhythm and call-and-response style led by acrobatic...

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