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Album Review: "In the Name of Love: Africa Celebrates U2"

On: April 10, 2008

In: Announcements & Discussion, Christian Album Reviews

Tagged: African Underground All-Stars, American-Idol, Angelique Kidjo, Ba Cissoko, Cheikh Lo, Christian Rock Music, Forest Whitaker, IMAX, Keisha Whitaker, Keziah Jones, Les Nubians, Mainstream Secular Artists, Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars, Soweto Gospel Choir, Tony Allen, U2, U23D, Vieux Farka Toure, Vusi Mahlasela, Waldemar Bastos

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Over the past year I’ve developed a new appreciation and enjoyment for the music of U2. I also have a few different contacts with musicians that have connections to Africa. When I heard about “In the Name of Love: Africa Celebrates U2” I knew I had to get the CD and listen to it. As soon as I slid this disc into my CD player in the car, I knew I wasn’t going to be disappointed. The music and rhythms and lyrics were comfortably familiar, but the voices and instruments were unique and beautiful all in their own right. The title track was even featuredRead More →