Roberto Fonseca – review

Barbican, LondonAfrican musicians have long been fascinated by Cuban styles, but here was a rousing demonstration of what can happen when a great Cuban pianist becomes obsessed with Africa. "The first album I ever heard was Salif Keita's Soro," said Roberto Fonseca, as he introduced a band that included West African n'goni and the hand percussion kora, and – for just one song – the most successful young singer in Mali. Fonseca may have made his name by taking over from the great Rubén GonzÃ...

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