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New Rough Guides: Psychedelic Brazil & African Music For Children
World Music Network is proud to announce the release of two new Rough Guide albums: The Rough Guide To Psychedelic Brazil and The Rough Guide to African Music For Children.

Etran Finatawa: The Sahara Sessions - Released 27 May
Released on 27 May, The Sahara Sessions was recorded deep in the desert. Sheltered only by an animal-skin tent and the vast canopy of midnight stars, Etran Finatawa played their guitars and sang straight from the heart.

Qawwali From Afghanistan - Introducing Ahmad Sham Sufi Qawwali Group
Performing devotional song, the Ahmad Sham Sufi Qawwali Group explore their precious sacred repertoire on this unique release...

Riverboat Records - New Signings & Forthcoming Albums
Riverboat Records have lined up some great albums to be released this summer, after signing albums with Etran Finatawa, Jaipur Kawa Brass Band and Jyotsna Srikanth.

Celebrate Spring! T-shirts Half-Price During May
All T-shirts half price during may and come with a FREE 30-track download album!

Latest Rough Guide Albums: African Disco & Latin Psychedelia
New Rough Guides: African Disco & Latin Psychadelia are out on Monday 29 April.

Bob Brozman Passes Away at Age 59
Bob Brozman was found dead at his home in Santa Cruz, CA in the evening of April 23, 2013. Brozman, the steel-guitar innovator who got his start playing on the streets of Santa Cruz, died at age 59.

New Release: Debashish Bhattacharya - Beyond The Ragasphere
Debashish Bhattacharya's new album Beyond The Ragasphere is out on Monday 29 April on Riverboat Records.
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Press Quotes
The Rough Guide to New Orleans
New City Music, Chicago: 'a great showcase of the funky sounds currently made in Crescent City'.
The Rough Guide to Psychedelic Africa
The Guardian, UK, 3*** stars: 'A classy compilation'.
Kristi Stassinopoulou & Stathis Kalyviotis: Greekadelia
Guardian, UK 4****stars: 'A highly original, compelling set'.
Sambasunda Quintet: Java
Froots, UK: '... a superb album of an under-represented music ... and comes highly recommended'.




