A collection of works from artists under the banner of the Jubilee Debt Campaign. A number of artists provided new works decrying the evils of the current system of debt repayment in the Third World and calling for the erasure of said debt for poor countries. The point here is to bring added exposure to the Jubilee movement, as the lyrical content of the songs drives home again. Each and every song here is an original, purpose-built for the cause. The music sits largely within the large heading of singer/songwriter music, but all with the flavors of the respective countries of the artists. The focus shifts primarily between African music and Brazilian, though there are bits and pieces from elsewhere as well (France, Japan, Cape Verde). Some of the heavy-hitters in world music are represented here, with songs contributed by Chico César, Oliver Mutukudzi, and Césaria Évora. Perhaps more musically exciting, though, are some of the smaller groups and singers: Soledad Bravo, Tiken Jah Fakoly, and the like. The highlights here come mainly from the breaks from the singer/songwriter mold, as Chico César makes use of some odd a cappella portions and the Massilia Sound System infuses a deep techno beat into their work. For the cause of the Jubilee Campaign, it's rather surprising that Bono doesn't make an appearance, but nonetheless this is a solid album. Give it a listen for the music and prepare for the wealth of pleas for jubilee. ~ Adam Greenberg, All Music Guide