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By Peter Gabriel, 1989

Peter Gabriel's remarkable musical collage for Scorsese's 'The Last Temptation of Christ', 1990 Grammy Aw… read more »

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By Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, 1989

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was a man of impressive, even daunting, stature. The emotional intensity and soarin… read more »

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By Various Artists, 1989

'Passion Sources' was compiled by Peter Gabriel as a companion album to 'Passion' (the music written for … read more »

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By Tabu Ley Seigneur Rochereau, 1989

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By Remmy Ongala, 1989

Known as "The Doctor", Remmy Ongala is based in Dar es Salaam with his band, Orchestre Super Matimila. In… read more »

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By Musicians of the Nile, 1989

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By Various Artists, 1990

A monumental collaboration of international talent featuring musicians from Iran, Turkey, Japan, Denmark,… read more »

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By Guo Brothers, 1990

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By Sabri Brothers, 1990

'O Beloved' is the translated title of this classic Qawwali album by a classic Qawwali ensemble. The Sabr… read more »

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By Eyuphuro, 1990

For most people, Mozambique conjures up images of tragedy, war, famine and millions of refugees living on… read more »

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By Mari Boine, 1990

In the Arctic part of Europe, so far north that it is often missing from weather maps on television, live… read more »

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By Geoffrey Oryema, 1990

Politics, particularly the politics of repression, are familiar as raw material for the singer-songwriter… read more »

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By Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, 1990

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is today acknowledged as the greatest modern master of Qawwali, the devotional musi… read more »

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By Dmitri Pokrovsky Ensemble, 1991

This is an album of peasant songs from southern Russia, specific to an area known as "the wild field" bec… read more »

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By Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, 1991

In less than a decade Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan achieved outstanding and unique success. The foremost reason … read more »

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By Musicians of the National Dance Company of Cambodia, 1991

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By Rossy, 1991

Of all the musicians performing in Madagascar today, it is Rossy who most capably captures the spirit of … read more »

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By Remmy Ongala, 1991

Remmy Ongala and the band in sparkling form at the 1991 Real World Recording Week. A soulful and upliftin… read more »

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By Various Artists, 1992

A collection of beautiful and haunting Irish laments. All pieces are solo performances, recorded especial… read more »

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By The Terem Quartet, 1992

The Terem Quartet is unique. As classically trained musicians, their technique and expertise are astonish… read more »

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By Drummers of Burundi, 1992

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By Holmes Brothers, 1992

Quickly established as significant new names on the blues scene with the release of their first two album… read more »

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By Papa Wemba, 1992

The high-pitched, and often melancholy, tone of Wemba's beautiful singing style is reminiscent of his tra… read more »

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By Sheila Chandra, 1992

Sheila Chandra is the only Asian singer to have had mainstream chart success in the UK in the 1980s. 'Eve… read more »

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By Various Artists, 1992

In August 1991 Real World Studios opened its doors to over 75 artists from 20 countries for a unique reco… read more »

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By Various Artists, 1992

Some of Ireland's finest traditional musicians join legendary Chieftains' flute player Matt Molloy and gu… read more »

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By Trísan, 1992

Ex-Clannad member Pól Brennan in collaboration with virtuoso Chinese flautist Guo Yue and Japanese percu… read more »

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By Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, 1992

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By Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, 1992

New arrangements of classic devotional songs, with mandolin and guitar. "...organic eroticism, mixed wit… read more »