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Cheikh Lô ‘Lamp Fall’
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“a triumph” “The title track is startling; an earthy, soulful groove with a Stax guitar riff, Pee Wee Ellis’s sax and some explosively funky drumming….thrilling.” The Times****

“the strangest CD ever to have come out of Senegal” “takes in Cuban and Brazilian sounds to brew up in a wonderfully heady mix.” The Independent on Sunday****

“The first new recording in five years from the Senegalese star and it’s been well worth the wait.” Observer Music Monthly

“an outstanding singer” The Guardian

“fabulously funky playing throughout” Daily Telegraph

“Lô’s debut found its way into Songlines’ 50 Essential African albums. This replaces it, with immediate effect.” Songlines***** (Top of the World title)

“A great album for late night listening” Evening Standard****

“The loping Afro-Cuban rhythms, reggae tinge and supple funkiness are sounding better than ever.” “everything here shines” Straight No Chaser

“His long awaited third album broadens his stylistic palette even further…and was well worth waiting for” HMV Choice****

“a glorious effort” Jazzwise

“one big thrill” "impeccable melding of West African, Cuban, reggae and funk"
"a masterclass" Observer

“his instrumental prowess is astounding” The Independent

"The pan African sounds of Senegal, Brazil and Cuba." MOJO

“There is no one else quite like Cheikh Lô. The shimmering acoustic textures of his music – guitar, flute, horns and keyboards combined with rich, honeyed vocals and all manner of percussion – have the power to waft through you like a melodious tropical breeze.” Songlines

“the moment it kicks in with a gorgeous version of ‘Sou’ – you know that all’s well in the world.” “the whole thing sits together perfectly, unified by a strikingly big and warm production that has homed in on the percussion foundations, and Lô’s amazing vision and voice. A sensational return.” FRoots

“Lamp Fall is like arriving in a bustling city full of unique and chaotic possibilities.” “Lamp Fall repays the repeated listener generously…a reliable sign of a significant artistic work and an eclectic mind at work.” FLY – Global Music Culture

“A rich and varied treasure trove of an album.” Birmingham Post****

“The third album from the Senegalse singer breaks new ground, adding mephis style funk and dub to his mellow African roots sound.” Uncut****

“Lamp Fall is a major release from one of the most intriguing and interesting musicians out there in the world at the moment.” The Beat

“Seriously impressive album, and it is the work of a mature master. It’s a compelling sound and highly recommended.” Traveller

“Just brilliant” Francis Gay WDR Funkhaus Europa (Germany)

“One of Senegal’s most sublime voices.” “An African great.” Newcastle Sunday Sun

“his voice remains at the top of Senegal's finest and his musical expresssion makes these fusions work effortlessly.” AfroLatina Music

“This is a top disk” The Leopard Man’s African Music Guide

“Seriously impressive album.” “It’s a compelling sound and highly recommended.” Traveller

“when it’s good, it’s very good” Metro (London)

“the album is excellent. Immensely colourful, fresh, and imaginative... Congratulations World Circuit!” Johann Kneihs ORF (Austria)

“It’s a measure of Lô’s musicianship and his rhythmic mastery that he has managed to weave his cultural mélange into a sound that is unmistakably his own.” Rhythms (Australia)