Made in Dakar” (Nonesuch): A-
The spirit of survival resonates after 40 tumultuous years for these Senegalese pioneers of world music. Disregarded 20 years ago as stale when they briefly disbanded, the Afro-Cuban stylists’ renaissance is now unmistakable. Their fifth studio album since re-forming in 1992, this is an updated version of their guitar- and horn-driven pop, clearly fueled by the energy of returning to regular club shows in their hometown of Dakar for the first time since the folding of the club that spawned the band’s name. Barthelemy Attisso’s electric guitar playing is at its height as he juices his band’s redefined vision, which even includes delicious dashes of calypso and ska. Download: “Colette.” (Appearing Saturday at the Somerville Theatre.)
