Øystein Sevåg
Global House
Song From the Planet
Windham Hill Records

Smithfield Fair
Swept Away
Mull of Kintyre
A Fine Homecoming Day
Stevenson Productions
Artist website: Smithfield Fair
The new album by the acoustic trio Smithfield Fair is a combination of some of the strongest works from the Scottish repertoire and originals, like the song, "A Fine Homecoming Day."

Mark Dunn
Return to Peace: a Celtic Journey through Central America
Dunn's Dream
Timeless Jazz Recordings
Artist website: Mark Dunn
Mark Dunn travellked extensively through Central America and composed Celtic-based tunes on his Irish Pennywhistle as he was inspired on his journey.

Rough Guides
The Rough Guide to the Music of the Andes: Bolivia
Grupo Bolivia: Añoranzas
World Music.net
subtitle: living traditions from La Paz to Potosi

Oscar Reynolds
Rio De Luz - River of Light
Mar y Nubes - "sea & clouds"
Caminos - "paths"
Karumanta Music
Artist website: Oscar Reynolds
The 6th release of Bolivian composer, Oscar Reynolds. An all instrumental recording full of evocative South American rhythms and melodies.
World Beat Pick of the Month

Various Artists on Domo Records
Domo 10th Anniversary Collection
The Yoshida Brothers: Starting on a Journey
Domo Records

Kostas Karagiozidis
Mia Ikona Akomi
Pentosali
Nisiotiko Meraki
Artist website: Kostas Karagiozidis

Ithikon Akmeotaton
Ti Tha Paisonme
Ti Soukana Ke Me Enkatelipses
Mandoura
Octalogic Music Production
Artist website: ithikon akmeotaton
Another project by greek musician Kostas Karagiozidis. We will be hearing a Greek salsa and the lovely vocals of Kristina Karnavou

Shukar Collective
Urban Gypsy
Malademna
Taraf
World Music.net
subtitle: The Shukar Collective has its origin in Romania and plays a brand of music known as "ursari" which means Bear tamer or Bear handler.

Paul Avgerinos
Muse of the Round Sky
Invocation
Artist website: RoundSkyMusic.com
Paul Avgerinos dives deep into the round sky on seeking new meaning in Homer' epic poem, "The Odyssey."

Bebel Gilberto
Bebel Gilberto Remixed
Oh Caminho
Six Degrees Records
Ziriguiboom/Crammed
Artist website: Bebel Gilberto
Sixteen different DJs remix tunes from Bebel Gilberto's recent hit cd "Bebel." Nineteen tunes in all...

Celso Fonseca
Rive Gauche Rio
Delicate
Six Degrees Records
Crammed
Artist website: Celso Fonseco
we will play the song in english for sake of understanding the delicate lyrics...

Charanga Cakewalk
Loteria DeLa Cumbia Lounge
Charanga Cakewalk
Artemis Records/Triloka
Artist website: Charanga Cakewalk
Michael Ramos' contemporary Tex-Mex soundtrack for life at-home and on-the-road.

Nicholas Gunn
Saura
Indigo Skies
Gemini Sun Records
Artist website: Nicholas Gunn
Some uplifing and inspirational music by Nicholas Gunn, including a couple of tracks each, by his collegues, Johannes Linstead and Loren Gold.

Waldemar Bastos
Re-nascence
Otro Tempo Novo
Times Square Records
Artist website: Waldemar Bastos

Majek Fashek
Little Patience
Power of a Woman
Coral Music
Civil Defense Music
Artist website: Majek Fashek

Noiseshaper
Rough out There
Walls of Silence
Sounds from the Roof
Artist website: Noiseshaper.net

Steel Pulse
True Democracy
Chant a Psalm
Rhino
Artist website: Steel Pulse

Emeline Michel
Raisin Kreyol
Lò'M Kanpe
Times Square Records
Artist website: Emeline-Michel
EMELINE MICHEL is the reigning Queen of Haitian Song. She's a versatile vocalist and one of the premier Haitian songwriters of her generation. During the past two decades, she has recorded eight albums and appeared on concert stages throughout the Caribbean, Europe, North & South America. Singing both in French and Haitian Creole.

Global Rhythm
World Music, Culture & Lifestyle
Oliver Mtukudzi: Dzokai (Heads UP)
Global Rhythm - World Music, Culture & Lifestyle
The cover story of "Global Rhythm" magazine July 2005 vol. is titled, "Tuku's Got a Brand New Bag," subtitled"Oliver Mtukudzi Dispenses Truth and Hope."

Hugh Masekela
Revival
Spring
Heads Up

Putumayo World Music
Mali
Ramatou Diakité: Gembi
Kélétigui Diabaté: Koulandian
Putumayo Records
Discover the captivating music of this ancient West African land.

Mamadou & Vanessa
Nacama
N'Dia
Music Mali

Rough Guides
The Rough Guide to the Music of the Sahara
Seckou Maïga: Malfa Sibori
World Music.net
subtitle: Moorish traditions to desert rock and roll

Rough Guides
The Rough Guide to the Music of Sudan
Emmanuel Jal: gua
World Music.net
subtitle: Desert rhythms & savannah harmonies

Mamadou Diabate
Behmanka
Behmanka
World Village/ Harmonia Mundi

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