Far-out psychedelic-sounding rock mixed with a thick dollop of deep funk and soul was massively popular during the 1960s and 1970s in Africa. This Rough Guide features some hand-picked gems from the archive such as Victor Uwaifo and Balla Et Ses Balladins, and includes tracks by unstoppable psychedelic veterans Ebo Taylor and Orchestre Poly-Rythmo, who are still releasing top-quality mind-bending grooves today. Includes Bonus album by Victor Uwaifo Read more »
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. Welcome to the Arabic lounge groove where the hot and dry rhythms of the desert meet the cooling and refreshing melodies of the oasis. With oud and kanoon, with sampler and soul, join the all night celebration from Cairo to Casablanca. 
News in from World Music Network: The freedom of Gypsy nomadic life. Balkan brass, gypsy swing, flamenco and Romanian remix signpost the long road from past persecution to world recognition. and its celebrated here in the 
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