The Listeners Award One of the main awards has been decided by you the listeners. The vote is now closed, and the winner will be announced on 28 January. The top four artists are listed below.
Habib Koit茅 (Mali)
nominated by Sue Ryrie, Liverpool, UK
'His CD 'Baro' is beautiful music steeped in tradition but also modern and accessible to all. A brilliant guitarist and one of the most charismatic musicians I have ever seen. Last June a small audience (of all ages) in a small park in Birkenhead sat spellbound throughout his performance. The next day a huge audience in a different (larger) park in Birkenhead all danced.'
Ren茅e Missel, Doetinchem, Holland:
'Inspiring music and lyrics - a great live act'
Jiri Sindler, Czech Republic:
'Habib麓s voice and guitar is very nice.'
