Picks of the Week

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010

This week's Soundcheck picks feature a striking English guitarist, a diva from West Africa, and a look at river baptism. Read our full reviews of this week's picks.

Oumou Sangare, Seya (World Circuit/Nonesuch)

James Blackshaw, The Glass Bead Game (Young God Records)

Various artists, Take Me To the Water: Immersion Baptism in Vintage Music and Photography 1890-1950 (Dust to Digital)

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