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Traveler '02Traveler '02 by Various Artists
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Six Degrees has few compilations,and this is their best. An exclusive track from DJ Cheb I Sabbah remixing Hindu devotional music,Karsh Kale's electrifying remix of Lo'Jo. A fascinating sonic travelogue...
Tanto TempoTanto Tempo by Bebel Gilberto
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Bebel Gilberto's amazing debut,giving bossa nova a hip new beat. Originally,it was sold at Starbucks. But it's hardly bland decaf hipster music.
Tanto Tempo RemixesTanto Tempo Remixes by Bebel Gilberto
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Beautiful remixes of "Tanto Tempo" fit for the dancefloor. Chateau Flight,Kruder&Dorfmeister,King Britt all contribute.
Bebel GilbertoBebel Gilberto by Bebel Gilberto
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Bebel's more acoustic follow-up.
Bebel Gilberto RemixedBebel Gilberto Remixed by Bebel Gilberto
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Soothing remixes of Bebel's self-titled sophomore album. The deluxe edition with the bonus disc has even more goodies...
MomentoMomento by Bebel Gilberto
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Bebel focuses on the beauty of the moment (and it's brief,too) She blends the electricity of her debut with the acoustics of her follow-up. She covers Cole Porter's "Night and Day",and sings her own songs as well.
CéUCéU by CéU
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Sao Paulo's CeU released her debut through Starbucks. She has an amazing range of emotions in her music--from the joyful to the melancholy. A promising,heavenly debut.
São Paulo ConfessionsSão Paulo Confessions by Suba
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Another Sao Paulo musical revolutionary,a Serbian immigrant producer who died tragically in a studio/apartment fire. Suba compared Sao Paulo to "BladeRunner in the tropics." Atmospheric music.
TributoTributo by Suba
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A worthy tribute to Suba. There are a few live instrumentals from Suba's live concerts,as well as remixes of "Sao Paulo Confessions",since his music was destroyed in the fire as well. He had much potential.
SyaSya by Issa Bagayogo
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Mali techno wizard Issa Bagayogo's electrifying debut. Tradition meets modernity...
TimbuktuTimbuktu by Issa Bagayogo
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A journey into electric West Africa. Talk Timbuktu with Techno Issa.
TassoumakanTassoumakan by Issa Bagayogo
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Issa's "voice of fire." Flaming music!
Shri DurgaShri Durga by DJ Cheb I Sabbah
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An electric exploration of Hindu devotionals to Durga,the warrior goddess.
Maha Maya: Shri Durga RemixedMaha Maya: Shri Durga Remixed by DJ Cheb I Sabbah
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Superb remixes of Shri Durga by Bally Sagoo,State of Bengal,Transglobal Underground...
Krishna LilaKrishna Lila by DJ Cheb I Sabbah
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Algerian mixmaster DJ Cheb I Sabbah takes a more acoustic look at Northern&Southern India,exploring devotion to Krishna.
DevotionDevotion by DJ Cheb i Sabbah
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DJ Cheb I Sabbah's more relaxed approach to Indian devotional music. He smoothly melds Sufi,Sikh and Hindu music.
RealizeRealize by Karsh Kale
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The debut album of Asia Massive percussionist and producer Karsh Kale. Hitting the dancefloor in an enlightened way...
Redesign: Realize RemixedRedesign: Realize Remixed by Karsh Kale
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Realize gets another realization.
DistanceDistance by Karsh Kale
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Going the distance...
Elysium for the BraveElysium for the Brave by Azam Ali
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Sensual Persian techno music. Azam Ali sang "Inama Nushif" in the Children of Dune soundtrack. "The Tryst" and "Endless Reverie" are perfect for an amorous afternoon.
NiyazNiyaz by Niyaz
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Erotic Persian techno. Check out "Minara" and "Dilruba" in particular. The mystical erotic poetry of the Sufi poet Rumi gets a New Age treatment.
La KahenaLa Kahena by DJ Cheb I Sabbah
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Algerian mixmaster DJ Cheb I Sabbah explores the secular&sacred music of his Algerian homeland. The album is named for La Kahena,the Algerian Jewish warrior queen who fought Arab invaders.
La Ghriba: La Kahena RemixesLa Ghriba: La Kahena Remixes by Cheb i Sabbah
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Sensuous,spicy remixes of La Kahena. The Rai of Light and Groovio Deep End remixes are highlights!
LiberationLiberation by Karsh Kale
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Karsh Kale goes for the Bollywood/New Age sound. Quite beautiful...
Broken EnglishBroken English by Karsh Kale
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Karsh Kale's urban album. Think of soul trip-hop. Not his best album,but it's pretty good. It's a grower,not a shower.
Nine HeavensNine Heavens by Niyaz
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Niyaz's sophomore follow-up is a two-disc set. The first disc is orchestral,the second is acoustic versions of the same songs. It's quite electrifying. From the energetic,ecstatic "Beni Beni" to the enigmatic "Iman" (which Azam Ali dedicates to her newborn son),it's a thrill ride,blending Persian,Indian and Turkish music.
VagarosaVagarosa by CéU
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After two years, Brazilian diva CeU releases her sophomore album. More sweet sounds from Sao Paulo.