An Interview with the Emperor from his palace at Addis Ababa by Italian journalist Orianna Fallaci which was published in the Chicago Tribune on June 24, 1973.

Lawrence Lindo (AKA Jack Ruby) gets honored with two CDs, Dennis Brown delivers his last while Buju Banton issues one more, and Free Jah finally lets out a full length CD.

Sabah Habas Mustapha has a solo that shows up the old 3 Mustaphas 3 group, Calypso gets a shot in the arm with a couple retrospective releases, and Perez Prado updates some old classics.

Melodies from Bollywood, Mozambique, and Puerto Rico, all mixed up with some Cuban spices.

Jazz takes a front seat with the power of Chico O'Farrill, Carmen Flores returns, and Ruben Gonzalez just can't stop.

The music of Western Sahara has finally arrived in North America after finding Europe last year, South Africa kicks butt, and Ethiopiques continues a winning streak. Also a tribute to Dindo Yogo who passed away recently.

South Moroccan Motor Berber comes out of nowhere after hiding for 30 years, and Mahmoud Gania proves he is the King of the Bambara Blues.

Toque de prima, Selma Reis, and Marisa Monte have new releases, while Escadinha uses his voice as a catalyst for change.

Reggae finally gets its due respects with a retrospective exhibit at the Queen Mary in Long Beach. The exhibit will be on for one year and features 5000 items.

Calypso and soca from Trinidad, new Haitian melodies cross the boundaries, and some new sounds from Guadelopue.

Baby Cham and DJ Collage top the stack this issue, Sizzla's new CD fizzles out, Shaggy picks up Dancehall fans, but the Dancehall compilation series runs out of steam.

The double CD set of Musica Negra tours the Americas with 33 tracks and 2 hours of wonderful listening.

Los Angeles Dancehall
1. Baby Cham, Man and Man
2. Mr. Vegas, Girls Time Now
3. Mad Cobra, Up Up

New York Pick Hits
1. Luciano, Step Right In
2. Burro Banton, Phenomenon
3. Junior Kelly, African Star