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By Samuel Yirga, 2012

Guzo is the debut release of young Ethiopian pianist Samuel Yirga. Against the odds, Samuel found his way… read more »

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By Charlie Winston, 2012

"The question to ask is 'How am I unique? What can I do to be unique?' Remember that preciousness is not … read more »

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By Papa Wemba, 2012

This album is now available as part of the Real World Gold series. Real World Gold c… read more »

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By Geoffrey Oryema, 2012

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By The Blind Boys Of Alabama, 2012

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By Drummers of Burundi, 2012

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By Sheila Chandra, 2012

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By Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, 2012

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By Lama Gyurme, 2012

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By The Imagined Village, 2012

This album is now available as part of the Real World Gold series. Real World Gold c… read more »

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By Afro Celt Sound System, 2012

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By Afro Celt Sound System, 2012

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City of Glass LV Remix / Window Seat Will Ward (Circle Traps) Remix  cover

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By Portico Quartet, 2012

Portico Quartet's second single from their recently released self-titled album, features mixes of two s… read more »

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By Spiro, 2012

Kaleidophonica is the follow-up to Spiro's much-praised Real World album Lightbox, but it's different, sa… read more »

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By Dub Colossus, 2012

Following the critical success of Dub Colossus? second album, "Addis Through the Looking Glass" (March 20… read more »

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By Portico Quartet, 2012

Mercury nominated East Londoners release their third, self-titled, album. Portico Quartet have expande… read more »

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By Peter Gabriel, 2011

Following last year's 'Scratch My Back' album, where Peter Gabriel reinterpreted a diverse selection of o… read more »

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By Samuel Yirga, 2011

Hagere is Samuel Yirga's debut solo release, showcasing Samuel's playing both bold and sensitive, often i… read more »

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By Syriana, 2011

Syriana - A Life in Film Vinyl features 4 exclusive remixed tracks, 1 new track Ipiros, and 2 tracks from… read more »

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By Iarla Ó Lionáird, 2011

For his third solo album - Foxlight - the acclaimed singer Iarla O Lionaird delivers an impassioned and s… read more »

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By JuJu (Justin Adams and Juldeh Camara), 2011

The new album In Trance was recorded live to capture the spirit of JuJu's ecstatic, trance-like performan… read more »

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By Dub Colossus, 2011

"The aim", says Nick Page, the musician and producer best-known as Dubulah, also founding member of Trans… read more »

Rockers Meet Addis Uptown cover

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By Dub Colossus, 2011

In 1978 "Uptown Top Ranking", written and performed by Jamaican girl duo Althea & Donna, topped the UK si… read more »

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By Aurelio, 2011

Encouraged by a songwriter mother with a gorgeous voice and by his widely admired local troubadour father… read more »

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By Portico Quartet, 2011

In 2007 Portico Quartet moved from busking on the South Bank in London to a recording studio and, with th… read more »

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By The Creole Choir Of Cuba, 2010

The Creole Choir of Cuba are called 'Desandann' in their home country which means 'descendants' and with … read more »

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By Syriana, 2010

The Road to Damascus begins in London, when Nick "Dubulah" Page and Syrian Qanun player, Abdullah Chhadeh… read more »

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By Afro Celt Sound System, 2010

When Afro Celt Sound System burst onto the music scene some 15 years ago their impact was so instant, so … read more »

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By Syriana, 2010

It is said that Damascus - old Damascus, the 7,000-year-old capital of Syria - is a bit like a veiled wom… read more »

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By The Creole Choir Of Cuba, 2010

'Chen Nan Ren' is a freedom song which conveys the celebratory and glorious feeling of resistance, and ha… read more »

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By Little Axe, 2010

Everyone gets the blues, says Skip McDonald, who should know. The legendary guitarist gets them - like, r… read more »

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By Tom Kerstens' G Plus Ensemble, 2010

'Utopia' is the debut recording of Tom Kerstens with his newly formed G Plus Ensemble. The group was crea… read more »

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By The Black Swan Effect, 2010

"Just when you think you've heard it all before, along comes an album that demands the hairs on the back … read more »

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By Justin Adams and Juldeh Camara , 2010

Following many months of touring , taking their raw afro-blues to increasingly enthusiastic audiences, J… read more »