TOP TEN 2009

By Steve And Leda Shapiro

1. Mamak Khadem
         CONCERT: Globalquerque 9/26
         Her perfect CD "Jostojoo" (Forever Seeking)

2. Molly Revenge with Moira Smiley
         CONCERT at CTMS Center for Folk Music 10/10

3. Väsen with Daryl Anger and Mike Marshall
         CONCERTS: Skirball Cultural Center 7/23, Globalquerque 9/25

4. Justin Adams & Juldeh Camara
         CD: Tell No Lies

5. Liz Carroll & John Doyle
         CD: Double Play

6. Omar Faruk Tekbilek Ensemble
         CONCERT: Skirball Cultural Center 8/13

7. David Lindley
         CONCERTS: McCabe's Guitar Shop 1/30, L.A. Acoustic Festival 6-6

8. Noel Hill
         CONCERT: Neighborhood Church 8/19

9. Fados
         MOVIE: Carlos Saura's 2007 masterpiece finally hits the L.A. Theatres

10. Tinariwen
         CD: Companions