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"Ethiopiques Vol. 1: Golden Years of Modern Ethiopian Music: 1969-1975" (02/03/1998) International Various Artists, Buda Records

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"Lagrimas Negras [Digipak]" (06/22/2004) International Bebo & Cigala, Bluebird RCA (USA)Bebo & Cigala: Diego El Cigala (vocals); Bebo Valdes (piano). Personnel: Caetano Veloso (vocals); El Nino Josele (guitar); Federico Britos (violin); Javier Colina (bass guitar); Tata Guines (congas); Israel Porrina, Rickard Valdes, Pancho Terry (percussion); Milton Cardona, Orlando "Puntilla" Rios, Pedrito Matinez (background vocals). Recording information: Musigrama Studios, Madrid, Spain (09/2002 - 12/2002).

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"Bhangra - Original Punjabi Pop" (04/22/2003) International Various Artists, Arc Music (UK)

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"Volume 10: Ni en Defensa Propia/los Mas Grandes Exitos de los Dandy's" (11/11/2003) International Fernandez, Vicente, Sony Discos Inc.2 LPs on 2 CDs: NI EN DEFENSA PROPIA (1980)/LOS MAS GRANDES EXITOS DE LOS DANDY'S (1999).

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"Historia de la Nueva Trova Cubana" (11/08/2005) International Nueva Trova Cubana, Locomotive Records (USA)Nueva Trova Cubana: Pablo Milanes, Silvio Rodriguez.

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"Ethiopiques 3: Golden Years Of Modern Ethiopian Music 1969-1975" (07/07/1998) International Various Artists, Buda Records

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"From The Inside" (11/05/2002) International Pausini, Laura, Atlantic (USA)Personnel includes: Laura Pausini (vocals); Ramon Stagnaro, Tim Pierce (acoustic guitar); Michael Landau (acoustic & electric guitars, sitar); Dorian Cheah (guitar, programming); John Shanks, Rusty Anderson, Russ DeSalvo, Carl Sturken (guitar); Patrick Leonard (piano, keyboards, programming); KC Porter, Jaime Muhoberac, Jeff Bova, Pam Reswick (keyboards); Lee Sklar, Nathan East, Paul Bushnell (bass); Curt Bisquera, Vinnie Colaiuta, Jimmy Bralower (drums); Phillip Ingram, Johnny Britt, Lynn Davis, Elisa Fiorillo, Melody Perry Yvonne Williams, Windy Wagner, Lori Perry, Marlene Jeter, Olivia D'Abo (background vocals). Producers include: Guy Roche, Evan Rogers, Carl Sturken, John Shanks, KC Porter.

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"World Psychedelic Classics 1: Brazil: The Best of Os Mutantes: Everything Is Possible!" (02/01/2006) International Os Mutantes, Luaka BopOs Mutantes: Arnaldo Baptista, Rita Lee Jones, Sergio Dias. Compilation producers: David Byrne, Beco Dranoff. Includes liner notes by Carlos Calado. Os Mutantes: Sergio Dias, Arnaldo Baptista, Rita Lee Jones. Recording information: 1968 - 1971. To listen to this collection is to know that in the '60s, ground zero for "pure pop genius" was not only located in England or the U.S., but in turbulent, bubbling Brazil. This collection presents the very cream of the crazy cream of Os Mutantes, with 14 tracks hand-picked by Beco Dranoff and David Byrne. While these brilliant, psychedelic recordings are best appreciated in the context of the three albums from which they are mostly culled, the music found here offers a wonderful glimpse of the dynamic pop magic that was Os Mutantes. There's the purple-hazed crawl of "Dia 36," with Baptista-brand wobbled vocals and bizarre, inverted wah-wah acoustic guitar. There are two versions of the lovely gem "Baby," the 1968 version lulling along to the sound of reverb-vibrato guitar and toy organ while that of 1971 softens a bit, with Jobim-esque nylon-string guitar and piano rolling out a bossa nova rhythm for Rita Lee's English cooing. Fuzz-guitar joyride "A Minha Menina" is simply the definition of "groovy." "Ave, Lucifer" is a shadowy little ode to the devil, with a dire melody and fanfares of horns and strings. This is genius pop that straddles the fence between sincerity and irony with relish.

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"Alone in Iz World" (09/25/2001) International IZ Kamakawiwo'ole, Israel, BigBoy Records (Hawaii)This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. Contains an untitled hidden track after "In This Life." Personnel includes: Israel Kamakawiwo'ole (vocals, ukulele); Mel Amina, Barry Flanagan (guitar). Recorded in Hawaii. Includes liner notes by Jon De Mello. This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files. While the name Israel Kamakawiwo'ole falls trippingly off few tongues, the Hawaiian singer better known as "Iz" was one of the biggest stars in his home state. Iz first came to public attention as a member of the popular Hawaiian group known as the Makaha Sons of Ni'ihau. His subsequent solo career brought even greater fame, and countless fans were saddened at his untimely death in 1997. Those who mourn his passing will be gladdened by the posthumous release of ALONE IN IZ WORLD, compiled from various recording session outtakes. While one might expect a big, deep sound to emanate from a gargantuan-sized body like that of Iz, the hefty singer actually possessed a gorgeous, fragile tenor voice full of tenderness and delicacy. That voice is put to use here on tunes that alternate between voice-and-ukelele solo performances (Iz was no slouch on the uke) and more fully arranged tunes enhanced after the singer's death. Whether crooning in his native tongue or in English, Iz cuts right through to the heart of the listener with his pure, emotive tone.

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"Incansables" (12/31/2002) International Los Tigres Del Norte, Fonovisa

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"Celtic Woman" (03/01/2005) International Celtic Woman, EMI-ManhattanCeltic Woman: Orla (vocals, harp); Chloe, Lisa, Meav (vocals); Mairead (fiddle). Additional personnel: Desi Moore (guitar); Martin Johnston (cello); David Downes (whistle, harpsichord, keyboards); John O'Brien (Uilleann pipe); Eoghan O'Neill (bass guitar); Robbie Casserly (percussion). Recording information: Corrig Sound, Dublin, Ireland; Pulse Recording, Dublin, Ireland; Pussman Sound, Dublin, Ireland; RTE, Dublin, Ireland. CELTIC WOMAN is the brainchild of David Downes, a composer/conductor who was heavily involved with the American production of RIVERDANCE. Not surprisingly, all of the lights, drama, and musical bombast of that esteemed show are present on this production as well. Instead of showcasing legions of dancers, however, CELTIC WOMAN puts the emphasis on the rich heritage of traditional and contemporary Irish music, as performed by five talented female performers from varying musical backgrounds. Though the melodies are often extremely simple and unadorned, the production is just as lush and majestic as anything on Yanni's LIVE AT THE ACROPOLIS, and should appeal to fans of that disc. The opening track features the extraordinary, bell-like vocal timbre of 15-year-old Chloe Agnew over an orchestral backing that includes tin whistle. "Isle of Inisfree" showcases Orla Fallon, whose dark voice and supple harp playing make for a haunting listening experience. On numerous tracks, several of the Irish sirens sing together; a particular standout is a soothingly sweet version of Enya's breakthrough hit "Orinoco Flow."

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"Sacred Spirit II: More Chants and Dances of the Native Americans" (11/21/2000) International Various Artists, Higher OctaveSacred Spirit II combines ancient Native American ceremonial chants with modern instrumental arrangements. SACRED SPIRIT II was nominated for the 2002 Grammy Award for Best New Age Album.

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"Tree of Life" (09/12/2000) International Downs, Lila, NaradaFull Title: Yutu Tata Arbol De La Vida (Tree of Life). Personnel includes: Lila Downs (vocals); Angel Chacon (guitar); Paul Cohen (saxophone); Aaron Cruz (acoustic bass, percussion); Chuco Mendoza (acoustic bass); Armando Montiel, Armando Cruz (percussion). Recorded at Magog & Aneiro Tano, Mexico City, Mexico in March 1999.

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"Tributo a Hector Lavoe "La Voz"" (11/09/1999) International Los Titanes, Discos Fuentes

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"Dreamland: World Lullabies & Soothing Songs" (05/20/2003) International Various Artists, PutumayoPerformers include: Angelique Kidjo, Carlos Santana, Zulya, Beatriz Pichi Malen, Claudia Martinez, Letterstick Band, Fortuna, Sibongile Khumalo, Erick Manana, The Sanshin Cafe Orchestra, Virginia Rosa, Teresa Doyle, Tanja Solnik, Lynn Morrison.

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"20 Exitos (BCI)" (07/08/2003) International Ayala, Ramon, BCI Music (Brentwood Communication)