Mainly Korean percussion instruments such as changoo with various Korean flutes including Piri, and a type of Korean violin, make this one of the most interesting Korean CDs ever produced. If you enjoy Japanese taiko drumming, you should enjoy this. Fills a gap in modern roots music for one of the more under-represented Asian countries.


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Wonderful soundtrack album that includes old Shanghai tunes,tradtional Chinese music, an English version of the Indonesian classic Bengawan Solo, some above

average atmospheric movie theme music and even Nat King Cole singing Quizas, Quizas, Quizas. Something for everyone, and all sounding great.


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Not only is Siti Nurhaliza one of Malaysia's most popular female singers, she is also brilliant, a rare combination in most of Asia. Her music reflects the diversity of Malaysia itself. Arabic, Indian and western music is combined to produce, well, Malaysian roots music. Malaysia can boast possibly the best contemporary music scene in Asia.


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Another young singer from the current Malaysian pop scene,with an Arabic, Indian mix, that is distinctly Malayasian. Excellent.


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Fascinating compilation of Vietnamese and Laotian traditional music on instruments such as danbau and the strongest influences from China.


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Traditional music from various areas of China covering a vast range of instruments and styles.


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Fascinating collection of folk songs and classical music,including the song, Arirang and Pansori.


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Not quite sure if the title has meaning or not, but there are quite a few sensual songs on this. Korean pop singer, this time she even tries her hand at singing

English.


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Beijing punk girl band. High energy, and apparently pretty hot in Beijing clubs right now.


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Japan resident Chinese synthesiser player, performing his own Chinese influenced tunes, with variety of world instruments accompanying him, and the wonderful voice of Sizzle Ohtaka. Taii describes his music as "techno ambient".


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Taiwanese female aborignal vocalist singing mostly western influenced acoustic folk songs, very popular in Taiwan.


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New album from genuine star of south east Asia, especially Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China. Great female singer, best known in the English speaking world for

covering the Cranberries. Includes cover of the original queen of Taiwan, Teresa Teng.


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New compilation from 1992-96. 18 hit songs.


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Taiwanese born female singer, singing in Mandarin and English. Pop music, ranging to hip hop, soul and rock. Currently a big star.


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