Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars: Rise & Shine | CD review

(Cumbancha)The Refugee All Stars are survivors. Escaping from the horrors of civil war in Sierra Leone, they fled to a refugee camp across the border in Guinea, but here they were attacked once again and forced to move on. They formed a band to raise their morale, and became internationally known, thanks to an award-winning documentary about their remarkable history. Their first album, six years ago, was an uplifting affair but was followed by a sadly sub-standard London concert that suggested t...

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