Youssou N'Dour

SIFF Week 4: Picks and Pans

Way Out West

Five new records from West Africa explore their roots with surprising results.

George Jones

Also: Lisa Brokop, The Willowz, Carolyn Mark, Pet Shop Boys: Back to Mine, and Golden Afrique, Vol. 1.

2004 in the Mix

Seattle Weekly's music writers were asked to compile a CD-R of their favorite music from the year. Here's what they came up with.

Triple Trouble

One year. 273 songs. 22 hours of 2004's best music.

Left of the Dial, and Rokia Traoré

One year. 273 songs. 22 hours of 2004's best music.

Move Over, iTunes

Two Seattle companies—behemoth Microsoft and startup Chondo—provide an alternative for online music lovers.

Seven Nights

Two Seattle companies—behemoth Microsoft and startup Chondo—provide an alternative for online music lovers.

Reaching Mecca

Youssou N'Dour's Egypt praises the saints and passes the musical ammunition.

Summer Music Calendar

Youssou N'Dour's Egypt praises the saints and passes the musical ammunition.

West Africa Social Club

Orchestra Baobab bring '70s Senegal to modern America.

Enon, Loudon Wainwright III, and More

Orchestra Baobab bring '70s Senegal to modern America.

CD Reviews

Orchestra Baobab bring '70s Senegal to modern America.

Alive y kicking

Back from the brink, a world music festival brings big names to Redmond—including Peter Gabriel.

Summer music

Back from the brink, a world music festival brings big names to Redmond—including Peter Gabriel.

Archers of Loaf, Deckard, and more.

Back from the brink, a world music festival brings big names to Redmond—including Peter Gabriel.