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Amadou and Mariam
Welcome To MaliIt’s a mix of the deceptively simple and rhythmically irresistible.
Various Artists
Strictly SambaVersatile enough to adapt to a dizzying number of musical styles.
The Lafayette Afro Rock Band
Darkest LightA thorough dose of muscular funk rock that’ll complement any collection.
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Amadou and Mariam
Welcome To MaliIt’s a mix of the deceptively simple and rhythmically irresistible.
Tango Siempre
Only HumanWhy have ‘cordial’ when ‘real juice’ is just as widely available and costs no more?
Rodrigo Y Gabriela
Live In JapanHow much acoustic instrumental un-heavy metal do you need?
News from the web
Orlando Lopez RIP
Full story at BBC News
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Feb 12 2009 10:54AM
Zakir wins Grammy for the Best Contemporary World Music Album
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Feb 12 2009 5:02AM
MTV rolls out initiatives to drive world music
Full story at Indian Television -
Feb 12 2009 1:12AM
The Big Question: How did the Buena Vista Social Club become such a global phenomenon?
Full story at The Independent
TV/Radio listings
Pathaan’s Musical Rickshaw
Around the world and back in 2 hours.
Sundays, 2am, Asian Network
- Caschlár
Brian Mullen introduces you to a wealth of great music from across the globe.
Saturdays, 6pm, Radio Foyle - World Routes
A mix of interviews, live concerts and special location features, with Lucy Duran.
Saturdays, 3pm, Radio 3 - World on 3
Charlie Gillett, Lopa Kothari and Mary Ann Kennedy present an eclectic mix of sounds from around the world.
Fridays, 11.15pm, Radio 3
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