Between the strong lineups for Festival International de Louisiane and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, 1992 is shaping up to be quite a year for lovers of African and Caribbean music. The Jazz Fest offerings, while not featuring anyone artist of superstar status, span a wide array of first class pop and traditional artists. The performances are spread out over seven days of Fair Grounds activities; there is not a day without at least one outstanding act.

Although largely unkn...