World

VARIOUS ARTISTS: Observatory: The Echoes Living Room Concerts Vol. 11
Every day, host John Diliberto tunes in and chills out to an ambient world on Echoes, a soundscape of music, concerts and interviews on Public Radio International stations and on-line at echoes.org.
Recommended if you like The Album Leaf.
CD price: $15.98
BIG STEVE: Aay Africa
West african, Liberian Afropop
MP3 price: $12.97
SEAMUS EGAN/ASSEMBLY/ANTJE DUVEKOT: The American Wake Soundtrack
Wistful, brimming with feeling, a river that runs through the dark of night, the rosy dawn and Celtic so rocking it will bring you to your feet.
Recommended if you like The Chieftains, Sarah McLachlan, Solas.
CD price: $16.95 / MP3 price: $16.95
ALO BRASIL: Abre a Janela
A fresh, unique outlook on Brazilian music--an amalgamation of classic and original material, live and studio recordings, vintage and contemporary sounds.
Recommended if you like Gilberto Gil, Olodum, Ile Aye.
CD price: $15.97 / MP3 price: $15.97
M'OUD SWING: Moroccan Jazz Sextet
Moroccan melodies and Berber rhythms combine with modal jazz in the tradition of Bitches Brew/late Miles Davis. Lots of oud, saxophone, synth textures and percussion. Truly original world music.
Recommended if you like Weather Report.
MP3 price: $10.00
DAVID LEONHARDT TRIO: View From The Edge
An energetic collection by a world class trio of piano, bass, and drums playing jazzy originals with melodic improvisations, exciting interplay between instruments, and modern rhythmic adventures.
Recommended if you like Bill Evans, Bill Charlap.
ZAMBRA FLAMENCA: Zambra Flamenca
Two musicians--Paco de Nada and Ricardo-who play traditional flamenco with contemporary percussion. Paco is a world class guitarist schooled in the old masters.
Recommended if you like Diego del Gastor, Juan Marchena.
CD price: $12.97
NANCY GALBRAITH THE PITTSBURGH CAMERATA: Sacred Songs & Interludes
Pure vocal blend of a chamber choir; 2 powerful soloists, western & world-music percussion and flutes, plus keyboard combine in a piece that takes you on a spiritual journey through music from around the world.
Recommended if you like The Cambridge Singers, John Adams.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
ANDRÉ GARABÉDIAN: Armenía In My Soul
Andre has presented these traditional Armenian pieces in new arrangements and fresh look using modern musical concepts while preserving their fundamental Armenian spirit.
Recommended if you like Frédéric Chopin, Aram Khatchadourian.
CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97
ARAVOD: Gamar
Vibrant Armenian and Middle Eastern dance music
Recommended if you like John Berberian, Harout Pamboukjian.
CD price: $15.99 / MP3 price: $15.99
MAITRAYEE PATEL: Navi Vahurani
Original Gujarati wedding songs from India.
CD price: $11.00 / MP3 price: $11.00
ANTRANIG KZIRIAN AND BARRETT YERETSIAN: History: Volume 2
Antranig Kzirian and Barrett Yeretsian bring you Armenian and Middle Eastern Traditional Oud Music accompanied by various traditional percussion instruments, guitar and piano.
Recommended if you like Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Night Ark, Ara Dinkjian.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
RUSTED ROOT: Cruel Sun
Rusted Root is a unique jam band with an individual sound infused with beats, sounds and influences from the world over combined into a Rock/World sound.
Recommended if you like Berlin, Donovan, Mike.
CD price: $12.00
CLEAR WATER DRUM: Unvquolada
World: Native American contemporary Eastern style drum, all new, original music sung in cherokee.
CD price: $14.99
CLEAR WATER DRUM: YANSA
World: Native American contemporary Eastern style drum - all new, original music sung in Cherokee.
CD price: $14.99
ZYDECO-A-GO-GO: Let The Good Times Roll
Zydeco, Cajun, classic New Orleans rhythm & blues and vintage Louisiana rock & roll.
Recommended if you like Fats Domino, Boozoo Chavis, Clifton Chenier.
CD price: $12.99 / MP3 price: $12.00
JIM DONOVAN'S DRUM THE ECSTATIC: Owl Hill EP
An exhilarating blend of the drums of early Rusted Root, the positivity of Bob Marley and the thumping soul of an African Village
Recommended if you like Mickey Hart, Bob Marley.
MP3 price: $9.97
THE NIGHTCRAWLERS: Blue Silver
On Blue Silver, The Nightcrawlers paint a multi-layered sonic landscape using their unique blend of blues, jazz, world music, country and unflinching rock and roll.
Recommended if you like Paul Simon, Mark Knopfler, My Morning Jacket.
CD price: $12.97
WARREN OREE & THE ARPEGGIO JAZZ ENSEMBLE: Moving with the Dreaming
A fusion of Ameican jazz and contemporary Australian Aboriginal music.
Recommended if you like Weather Report, Max Roach.
CD price: $11.95 / MP3 price: $9.95
KEVIN SOLECKI: Solecktive Sounds
Grammy Nominated accordionist Kevin Solecki recently released his 2nd CD. This upbeat album features Kevin on accordion along with 14 guest musicians performing on a variety of instruments.
Recommended if you like Frankie Yankovic and His Yanks, Accordion, Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra.
CD price: $9.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
ATZILUT: Concertsforpeace.com
Arabic and hebrew Middle Eastern music performed by the Atzilut ensemble that combines Arab and Jewish musicians in a powerful statement of hot zappy beauty created by working together
Recommended if you like Simon Shaheen, hossan ramzy, jack kessler.
CD price: $12.97
TRAD LINN: The Roads of Clare
Irish traditional tunes played on uilleann pipes and whistle with lively guitar rhythms, solo vocals and whistle interspersed. There are 3 songs in Irish Gaelic and one in English.
Recommended if you like Altan, Clannad, Mary Black.
CD price: $16.95
AL MEIXNER, RON LUZNAR, KATHY HLAD, AL OTZEL, JOE PRINCE: Classic Button Box
All instrumental polkas & waltzes played by the American masters of the diatonic button box accordion.
Recommended if you like Lojze Slak, Franz Mihelich, Frank Novak.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
TRES COMPADRES: Que Pasa
A modern flamenco ensemble that quotes jazz and Latin influences while still keeping true to traditional flamenco roots. Ole!
Recommended if you like Paco de Lucía, Rodrigo y Gabriela.
CD price: $12.97
YARIE TOURE: La Mariyanaise
West African drum and vocal of the style of Guinea's Sona Tata, and Mali's Salif Kieta
Recommended if you like Sona Tata, Sekouba Bambino, Salief Kieta.
CD price: $12.97
PENN MASALA: Pehchaan
The world's first and premiere Hindi a cappella group, Penn Masala seamlessly fuses the musical elements and sounds of the east and the west to create a unique and unprecedented musical experience.
Recommended if you like Boyz II Men, A.R. Rahman, Atif Aslam.
CD price: $12.00 / MP3 price: $9.99
KEVIN SOLECKI: Solecktions
This Grammy Nominated album features accordionist Kevin Solecki and friends. Kevin's accordion work is showcased on this instrumental polka/waltz CD which includes music from around the world.
Recommended if you like Frankie Yankovic and His Yanks, Accordion, Polka, Instrumental Music.
CD price: $9.99 / MP3 price: $9.99
ALLYN MINER - SITAR WITH SAMEER CHATTERJEE ON TABLA: Virama (Repose)
Allyn Miner plays Raga Patdeep, Hemant and Pilu on most ancient Indian classical instrument. Sitar accompanied on tabla by Samir Chatterjee
Recommended if you like Ravi Shankar, Vilayat Khan, Nikhil Banerjee.
CD price: $7.99 / MP3 price: $7.99
AL MEIXNER & ALEX MEIXNER: Digitally Yours, Vol. 4
Lots of original polkas & waltzes by Al Meixner. #4 in this Series
CD price: $10.00 / MP3 price: $10.00
ETHNIC MUSICIANS: Where the Coal Trains Load: World Music from Eastern Pennsylvania
These 31-tracks of global music recorded in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania in 2006-2007 are a reflection of a diverse gathering of folk cultures over the past two centuries from around the globe, initially drawn to the anthracite coal regions of eastern
CD price: $20.00
TIN KETTLE: As Useful as a Small Pot
Traditional Irish tunes and compelling songs presented with equal reverence for the traditional and the newly minted, and just a touch of American southern mountain flavor.
CD price: $15.00
BILL & TAMMY'S CHILDREN'S WORLD MUSIC EXPRESS: Children's World Music Express
Exciting and fun children's music blending sounds from all around the world. it's musical fun for everyone.
Recommended if you like Sesame Street, Two of a Kind.
CD price: $13.00 / MP3 price: $13.00
ANIMUS: The Movements
A blend of Greek, Middle Eastern, Indian, Spanish, Latin, African, Aboriginal and Modern World Music styles and sounds.
Recommended if you like Bustan Abraham, Shakti, Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Belly Dance.
CD price: $12.98 / MP3 price: $12.98
BIG JOE: Hold Me Tight
Sierra Leonean, West African Hi beat
Recommended if you like Belle.
MP3 price: $12.97
DADDY MUSS: Please Teacher
African music, reggae, Afro beat,world music,dance hall reggae,sierra leone music,african reggae,guinea music,world beat,island music,mali music,ivory coast music,african hip hop,roots rock reggae,guinee music.
Recommended if you like Alpha Blondy, Lucky Dube, Akon, 2 Face.
CD price: $14.98 / MP3 price: $14.98
ECO DEL SUR: Latin American Roots
Traditional and contemporary music from the Andes and Latin American regions. Eco Del Sur's music includes a variety of rhythms greatly influenced by the Pre-Columbian, Spanish, and African cultural heritages.
Recommended if you like Savia Andina, Inti-Illimani, Illapu.
CD price: $15.00 / MP3 price: $15.00
EDGE CITY COLLECTIVE: Kosmischstrasse
Master instrumentalists take you on a 60+ minute surrealist roller coaster ride of creative exploration.
Recommended if you like Miles Davis, Frank Zappa, King Crimson.
CD price: $10.00 / MP3 price: $10.00
PC DAVIDOFF: Sage
Peaceful soundscapes featuring the flute of the Lakota tribe of North America, combined with wind chimes and synthesizers, evoking a calm and tranquil environment.
Recommended if you like Steven Halpern.
CD price: $14.98 / MP3 price: $14.98
PC DAVIDOFF: Secrets Of The Jade
music for the relaxing arts.acoustical tones and sonic atmospheres produce a calm environment for private moments.
Recommended if you like Kitaro, Andreas Vollenweider, Steven Halpern.
CD price: $14.98 / MP3 price: $14.98
JAFFNA: Acoustic Allies
The historic first CD by one of the Philadelphia-area's original "World Fusion" groups. Original acoustic music rooted in the Indian and Middle Eastern backgrounds of its members.
Recommended if you like Zakir Hussain, Shankar, Simon Shaheen.