New title. The National Arab Music Ensemble perform a variety of classical styles. Recorded in 1991.

CD1. 1. LONGA NAHAWAND 2. MUNIYATI 'AZZ ISTIBARI (I CAN'T WAIT FOR YOU ANY LONGER) 3. UGHNIYAT AL-SHAYTAN(SONG OF SATAN) 4. SAKANA AL-LAYL(SILENCE OF THE NIGHT) 5. MADAM TUHIBB(IF YOU 'D LOVE ME) 6. DHIKRAYATI(MY MEMORIES) 7. HAQABL BUKRAH(I'M GOING TO SEE HIM TOMORROW) 8. YA BAHGAT AL-RUH(MY SOUL IN GAY) 9. HAMSA HA IRAH(CEASELESS WHISPER) 10. LAHZ RANA(WINK) 11. GHAZAL AL-BANAT(AMOROUS BANTER)

CD2. 1. MAQAM NAHAWAND(QANUN SOLO)/ HOSSAM D.M.S.'ABDAL-RAHMAN 2. MAQAM SABA(NAY SOLO)/ MOHAMMAD A M PUDAH 3. MAQAM KURD('UD SOLO)/ SAYYID M M HUSAYN 4. MAQAM HIJAZKAR(QANUN SOLO)/ HOSSAM D.M.S.'ABDAL-RAHMAN

New title. A living legend performing a mix of Arabic and European classical traditions.

1. LI AYYI SABAB OUHJAR 2. ODE D'IBN ARABI 3. KAM BA'ATHNA(PRELUDE ZIDANE) 4. YA RACHA FATTAN 5. SALLI HOUMOUMAK 6. BAH ESTIBARI 7. YA MAN LAHOU 8. LI HABIBOUN 9. YA QALBI KHALLI AS HAL 10. WAHAD AL GHOZIYEL 11. TAHIA BIKOUM KOULLOU ARDIN

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New title. From street performances to mass choirs. Recorded in 1971.

1. STREET MUSICIAN I : VOICE WITH MASENQUO,A FIDDLE 2. STREET MUSICIAN 2: VOICE WITH MASENQUO 3. ZEFEN 1 4. ZEFEN 2 5. ZEFEN 3 (GALLAS) 6. STREET MUSICIAN 3:VOICE WITH KIRAR, A LYRE 7. TIMKAT FESTIVAL:HYMN 1 8. TIMKAT FESTIVAL:HYMN 2 9. TIMKAT FESTIVAL:ARRIVAL OF TABOT AND THE EMPEROR 10. TIMKAT FESTIVAL SONG OF DEBTARA (DANCING PRIESTS) 11. MASS OF THE COPTIC ORTHODOX CHURCH OF ETHIOPIA

Previously released as FSD2129. This recording introduces music by the main Tanzanian ethnic groups, Ngoni, Zanaki, Gogo, Mikabue, Mkurya, Urguru and Zaramos, who all share the Bantu language. Recorded in 1971.

1. CHUODA(VOICE WITH MARIMBA YA MKONO) 2. <CHILDREN'S SONG>CHILDREN'S DANCE SONG I'LET'S PLANT A TREE...' 3. CHILDREN'S DANCE SONG II"SUNDAY,MONDAY,TUESDAY" 4. HAND-CLAPPING GAME SONG "KIPAPAKI PAPAPA" 5. JUMP-ROPE SONG I "MADULE" 6. JUMP-ROPE SONG II "I LOST A RING" 7. BEPALI(VOICE WITH ZEZE KAMBA MOJA, A ONE-STRING FIDDLE) 8. MUENDEKE(VOICE WITH ZEZE KAMBA KUMI, A TWELVE-STRINGS FIDDLE) 9. NYABLELO (LILANDI, A TRUMPET SOLO) 10. MASAO(LITUNGU, A LYRE WITH EIGHT STRINGS) 11. MKWAJU(MARIMBA YA SANDUKU SOLO) 12. ITETE ANGOMA (MARIMBA WITH NINETEEN KEYS SOLO) 13. NEW YEAR-HARVEST FESTIVAL(DANCE SONG OF THE ENSEMBLE) 14. MARIMBA DUET 15. MKWAJU 1 16. MKWAJU 2

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Previously released as FSD2131. The percussion ensemble Rukinzo Legacy is from Bujumbura, the capital city of Burundi. High pitched drums ring out while intense deep tones shake the air. Excellent recording from 1994.

1. INGOMA Z-UBURUNDI(LES TAMBOURS SACRES DU BURUNDI)

Previously released as FSD2132. Griot music in west Africa is known for the kora, and amazing vocals. This is a live recording of Lamine Konte, a griot musician of the Manding tribe. Recorded in 1986.

1. ODE TO AFRICAN CONTINENT ON "SALYA" 2. ALPHA YAYA 3. FODE KABA 4. SOUNJATA 5. NEGRITUDE 6. FEMME NOIRE 7. ODE AUX TIRAILLEUX 8. SOUFFLE 9. J'AIME 10. LEGENDE DE BAULE 11. MAMA TAMBA 12. KUMBU SORA 13. MANSALY CISSE 14. BA TOTO 15. CASA SAVY 16. CASAMANCE

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Previously released as FSD2130. This is a recording of Twins Seven Seven, a group led by Chief Olaniyi. Consisting of various Nigerian drums, the group performs energetic music of percussion and vocals. Recorded in 1989.

1. SHANGO 2. MAFE 3. OSHUN 4. OBATALA 5. ORO 6. KOMALOBE

New title.The Dogons have been long known for living in the Bandiagara Escarpment which is listed as a world heritage site. Isolated, they hold a universe creation myth which is different from any other. They recreated their distinctive rhythm through the masquerade dance of Palou village, under the guidance of musician, Sorry Bamba. Recorded in 2005.

1. RHOMBE-SINGE 2. FUNERAL OF A SAGE-ENTRANCE OF INITIATORS 3. CROCODILE 4. KANAGA 5. LE KOROBA 1 6. SATIMBE 7. TINGUI-TANGUA 8. LE KOROBA 2 9. SIRIGE 10. THE PEUL COUPLE 11. LE KOROBA 3. 12. WALOU 13. LAWANAYE N' GNOUEN 14. FINALE

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Previously released as FSD2133. The valiha is a unique instrument, played here by the wonderful Justin Valli. Recorded in 1996.

1. FALY MIARAHABA 2. LASA TOKOA 3. IARIVO 4. BILO 5. TARI BATO 6. RAVORAVO 7. LALANA VAOVAO 8. ILAY KELY 9. LALA MALALA 10. AZA MALAHELO 11. VE SY VA 12. MEDLEY FOLKLORIQUE 13. LA JOIE DU BAMBOU