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Ray Charles played often at the renowned Montreux Jazz Festival. Ray Charles – Live At Montreux 1997 shows Charles at his best. The powerful blend…
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In recent years, Klezmer music has experienced a revival in Germany, Poland, Israel and some American cities. Three recordings show a reliable picture of the…
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Three recent compilations use the word party in the album’s title. These electrifying will get your guests grooving. The Rough Guide to African Street…
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Csurgó Zenekar – Folk Music From Hungary (ARC Music, 2008) Folk Dance Ensemble Vila – Music of Serbia (ARC Music, 2008) Csurgó Zenekar has researched…
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3 Na Massa (Nublu Records, 2008) Members of well known hip Brazilian bands got together in an attention-grabbing project called 3 Na Massa, which celebrates…
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As the lead singer for The S.A.N.E. Band (Jamaica’s top band during the 1990s) Stevie Culture had performed as the opening act for many Reggae…
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The Rondo Brothers are masters of trip-hop, an electronica genre that lends itself well to be combined with world elements. On their latest loop collection,…
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