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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 Dub Colossus, 2011

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

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By Abdelli, 2003

With no preconceived idea, and with the openness of mind of a newborn child, Abdelli and I let our inspir… read more »

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By Afro Celt Sound System, 2005

Anatomic: concerned with anatomy, concerned with dissection, related to the structure of an organism … read more »

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By Various Artists, 1994

The joined forces of Simon Jeffes, Nigel Kennedy, Andy Sheppard, Nana Vasconcelos, Jane Siberry, Alex Gif… 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 Dub Colossus, 2008

This project brings together an extraordinary but little known African musical heritage, a labour of love… 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 Tabu Ley Seigneur Rochereau, 1989

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By Geoffrey Oryema, 1993

'Beat the Border' is Geoffrey Oryema's second album for Real World Records. One of the cornerstones of th… read more »

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By Big Blue Ball, 2008

There is a dedicated website for Big Blue Ball with more information along with audio and video from the … read more »

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By Daby Touré and Skip McDonald, 2009

As soon as they met, they knew each other. Daby Toure: a thirty-something musician raised in Mauritania, … read more »

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By Musicians of the Nile, 1996

From the furthest reaches of Upper Egypt to new spaces and cultures, The Musicians of the Nile return wit… read more »

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By Hukwe Zawose, 1996

Enchanting, innovative songs from Tanzania's mythical treasure, using the vital tools of his musical ance… read more »

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By S.E. Rogie, 1994

Floating from the bars of Sierra Leone comes palm wine music. With his mellow baritone and acoustic guita… read more »

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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 »

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By Daby Touré, 2004

Daby relentlessly pursued the grail of a new Afro-centric pop sound. After disbanding Toure Toure, Daby l… read more »

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By Doudou N'Diaye Rose, 1994

Legendary master drummer of Senegal, a one-man repository of all that's old and new in Senegalese drum-lo… read more »

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By Dub Colossus, 2008

The first taste of an extraordinary collaboration between contemporary Ethiopian artists and Dubulah (aka… read more »

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By Dub Colossus, 2012

Dub Colossus are hailed as one of the most inventive fusion acts of recent years, with their blend of con… 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 Papa Wemba, 1995

Fresh and daring as ever, this world-class singer continues his ascendancy to global fame. Total emotiona… 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 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 Various Artists, 2000

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