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By Various Artists, 2000

"Of all the sounds that we hear, human beings have the broadest range of responses to the voice. From the… read more »

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By Lama Gyurme, 2000

Lama Gyurme was named "Oumze" (Master of Music) during his first 3 years retreat for the simple reason th… read more »

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By Iarla Ó Lionáird, 2000

Music written for and inspired by the film of the same name. An old man, at the end of his life, remembe… read more »

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By Joseph Arthur, 2000

The Real World label is best known as an outlet for treasured world music. But Akron, Ohio is as much a p… read more »

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By Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, 2000

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (1948-1997) The title 'Dust To Gold' reflects upon Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's philoso… read more »

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By Telek, 2000

George Mamua Telek's songs and his hauntingly beautiful voice, traverse many musical styles capturing the… read more »

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By Spaccanapoli, 2000

From the streets of Naples, Spaccanapoli are the inheritors of a tradition that has existed for centuries… read more »

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By Gopal Shankar Misra, 2000

The liquid and expressive sound of the vichitra veena lends itself wonderfully to Indian classical music'… read more »

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By Various Artists, 2000

Beautiful, sensual songs by nine extraordinary women singers including Sheila Chandra, Susana Baca, Sushe… read more »

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By Joi, 2000

Joi follow their critically acclaimed debut album, 'One and One is One' with the release of a new album, … read more »

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By Jocelyn Pook, 2001

"I wanted this new record to reflect the live work I've been doing for the last couple of years," says th… read more »

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By The Blind Boys Of Alabama, 2001

"Tired of all this beat head bizniz? The look no further than The Blind Boys Of Alabama. These old boys f… read more »

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By Temple Of Sound, 2001

"The essence of a collaboration is people... what drives them, their dreams, aspirations, their daily rhy… read more »

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By Afro Celt Sound System, 2001

When Simon Emmerson began to piece together the Afro Celt Sound System in 1992 he had no idea where the j… read more »

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By Rizwan-Muazzam Qawwali, 2001

The new album from Rizwan-Muazam Qawwali Group - the youngest and most exciting group of Qawwali singers … read more »

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By Various Artists, 2001

Real World Records, in conjunction with the Mercury Phoenix Trust, are proud to announce the release of "… read more »

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By Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, 2001

Sufism, Islamic mysticism, is in essence a message of love. The metaphor of love, lover and the beloved w… read more »

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By Estrella Morente, 2002

"One of our intentions was to keep the flavour of classic flamenco, while imbuing this 'deep song' (cante… read more »

Quick Look cover

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By Pina, 2002

Songwriters have often travelled far and wide in search of inspiration. But the crazy journey undertaken … read more »

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By Hukwe Zawose, 2002

Tanzania has a made-to-measure musical ambassador in the person of Dr Hukwe Zawose: educator, instrument … read more »

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By Joseph Arthur, 2002

Even as you read this Joseph Arthur is making another record. Or sculpting or painting or tapping rows of… read more »

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By Misty in Roots, 2002

REJOICE! The return of Misty In Roots to the recording studio with 'Roots Controller' marks twelve years … read more »

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By Rahul Sharma, 2002

Let's pretend it's still September 2000. A 27-year-old santoor player called Rahul Sharma is touring as p… read more »

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By The Blind Boys Of Alabama, 2002

The Blind Boys of Alabama are old lions of gospel music, performing together for over 60 years. On this a… read more »

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By Tama, 2002

Most bands, whether in the western rock tradition or in African music, are built around the concept of a … read more »

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By Pape and Cheikh, 2002

Everyone knows the majesty of Africa's traditional folk music. But few in the West would have connected A… read more »