This collection of Celtic music from Brittany features the most famous artist from the region: Dan Ar Braz, Tonnerre de Brest, Yvon Etienne, Pierrick Lemou, Bleizi Ruz, Le Bagad Du Moulin Vert, Gwendal and many more. The lively and varied album includes traditional instruments such as biniou, bombarde and harp alongside modern guitars, keyboards and drums.

From the African musical traditions that shaped him, to the fresh and modern touches that identify him: Zimbabwe's Vusa Mkhaya tells his story through Vocalism.

The talented Yatga (board zither with movable bridges) master Chinbat Baasankhuu (b. 1975) is featured here performing well-known, traditional Mongolian melodies adapted by their composers and the performer for the 13- and 21-string yatgas heard on this CD. Ms. Baasankhuu, who began formal studies on her instrument in 1988, is Professor at the Mongolian State Culture and Art University. This is the first full Yatga recording widely available outside of Mongolia.

"Traditional Turkish music and songs from various regions of Turkey: Black Sea Coast, Anatolia, Aegean region, South region (Adana) and from Lake Van near the Eastern border, etc. Played on traditional instruments, recorded live at the “Festival Mondial des Cultures” in Drummondville, Canada. Booklet notes, in English and German, include information about the music, instruments and dances."

"• Captivating harp tunes from Ireland, Scotland and Cape Breton, with a variety of instrumental accompaniments. • Booklet notes in English and German. • “Without doubt... [some] of the finest Celtic harp I've ever heard. Aryeh... captures a feeling of warmth and comfort that will charm and delight anyone. ... emotionally charged and skillfully rendered...” - Ben Kettlewell (Alternate Music Press)"

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Music from the Middle Eastern lute, the oud, has become especially popular in Australia through Joseph Tawadros and groups like Trio Joubran and Les Triaboliques. Ancient, mesmerizing Iraqi rhythms based on Arabian magams conjure images of bazaars and mosques. Backed by exotic percussion including the dombak (single-headed goblet drum), riqq, tar (tambourines) and khishba.

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Classical Music

Ashk'farad - the combination of Ashkenazi and Sefardi musical worlds - the 2 sides of Jewish culture, energetic traditional Klezmer melded with beautiful, melodic and lyrical Ladino thus featuring music from both sides of the Jewish tradition, from Vilna in Poland to Salonika (today's Thessaloniki) in Greece, to Afula in Israel where the two customs become one.

Thrilling tangos by Piazzolla, Troilo, Plaza and Stravinsky in striking arrangements, played with hot-blooded passion and virtuosity, will enthrall classical, world music and jazz fans alike. Jazz flourishes and lively bandoneon playing make this album a must for tango and dance lovers. 'Tango Argentina... a world and a phenomenon brought to life by the Tango Siempre quartet... an evening of multi-faceted and varied passion' - the Guardian 'Tango Siempre are far and away the best tango band in the UK' - El Once.

Authentic recordings of music of the Navajo, Cherokee, Ohkay Owingeh, Seneca, Arapaho and other tribes. Tracks include "Butterfly Dance," "Oklahoma Two-Step," "Women's Brush Dance," "Eagle Dance," "Rabbit Dance," "Stomp Dance," "Ribbon Dance," and more. (ARC Music)

Taking on the bold freedom of the skylark, Chinese pipa virtuoso Gao Hong and flamenco guitarist Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde fly together from ancient Asian dynasties, through the Thar desert to Andalusia, harmoniously combining cultures as the East meets West.

In Greek mythology, Thrace is defined symbolically as "the daughter of Oceanus, sister of Europe, Asia and fertile Libya." Thus, even in ancient times, emphasis is placed on the unique role played by this region as a crossroads of the cultural networks of the East and West. In the region of Thrace, musical borders between Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey blur in a cultural continuum that is evident in the unique features of it's music and it's dances. The Rodopi Ensemble, named after the largest mountain range in the area, are from the Greek part of Thrace and the band has been performing for more than twenty years. They play with the mastery and traditional styles of their region. This album is a multi-colored mosaic of sounds, with clarinet, violin, kanun (Middle-Eastern zither), lute, toubeleki (Greek drum) and vocals.

Music is woven into the fabric of Africa and is as vast and varied as the continent's many regions, nations, and ethnic groups. From traditional songs to contemporary compositions by inspired artists, ARC Music presents in this compilation of artists from all over Africa. Featured artists include Afrika Mamas, an all-female musical group hailing from South Africa who perform a song written by the group’s leader, Insingizi a cappella trio who come from Zimbabwe, Gondwana Dawn children’s choir, Gabriella Ghermandi from Ethiopia and more. The compilation was curated by Julia Beyer, director of ARC Music, who is well-known for leading the label into new, successful world music initiatives.