 | Devotion by DJ Cheb i Sabbah
Buy new: $16.98 / Used from: $4.80 DJ Cheb I Sabbah's more mellow mix of Hindu, Sikh, and Sufi music. Named for Carlos Santana/John McLaughlin's "Love Surrender Devotion."
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 | Venus on Earth by Dengue Fever
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $8.41 Released in time for Valentine's Day, this is Cambodian psychedelic rock!
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 | Putumayo Presents: Euro Groove by Various Artists
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $5.91 Relaxing, groovey Euro techno. There are Arabic tracks (such as "Destins et Desirs") along with Celtic-flavored ones (such as "Cette Fille") Delightful listening!
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 | Putumayo Presents: African Party by Various Artists
Buy new: $15.98 / Used from: $5.07 A joyous compilation of African dance music to celebrate Putumayo's 15th anniversary. It's got old standbys like the Oakland-based Nigerian highlife band Kotoja&Zimbabwe's Oliver Mtukudzi as well as newcomers like Chiwoniso and Mapumba.
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 | The Garifuna Women's Project by Umalali
Buy new: $16.98 / Used from: $8.89 Earthy music from Garifuna women.
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 | Yael Naïm by Yael Naïm
Buy new: $12.99 / Used from: $1.47 The French-Israeli singer who made a big splash with her Mac Book Air ad. She blends chanson with Hebrew music.
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 | Some People Have Real Problems by Sia
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $5.16 Excellent psychedelic trip-hop folk from Aussie/UK diva Sia (recently she was at SXSW) Delicious songs like "Death by Chocolate" and "Lentil." A standout!
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 | Putumayo Presents: Cafe Cubano by Various Artists
Buy new: $15.98 / Used from: $8.96 A bittersweet blend of Cuban music, from traditional guajiras to boleros and reggae. Includes a recipe for a mojito dipping sauce made with lime,lemon,and orange juices!
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 | Desert Crossroads by Etran Finatawa
Buy new: $16.98 / Used from: $6.49 Earthy desert rock.
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 | Extraordinary Rendition by Rupa & the April Fishes
Buy new: $16.98 / Used from: $9.95 San Francisco-based world music group that's a little bit lounge, French, gipsy, and Indian. And political.
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 | In the Name of Love: Africa Celebrates U2 by Various Artists
Buy new: $13.96 / Used from: $3.57 African artists cover U2 songs.
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 | Drama by Bitter:Sweet
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $9.87 Ultra-lounge music from the LA-based duo. It's like Pink Martini meets the Ratatouille soundtrack meets electronica.
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 | Nine Heavens by Niyaz
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $12.53 Niyaz's sophomore effort,an ambitious double disc set. There are spiritual songs from the Hindu and Sufi traditions.
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 | Multi-Dimensional Warrior by Santana
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $5.99 Like Niyaz, Latin rock god Carlos Santana has a double-disc set. The first disc consists of vocals,the second is instrumental. It sheds light on lesser gems. Enjoy Santana's mix of gospel,blues,psychedelic and Latin music!
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 | Putumayo Presents: Québec by Various Artists
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $8.32 Music from America's Neighbor to the North. Famous Canadians include Joni Mitchell, Alanis Morrissette, Gordon Lightfoot... Putumayo shines the spotlight on lesser known Canadian musicians. There's bossa nova, reggae/funk, chanson, and Native American folk rock.
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 | Big Blue Ball by Peter Gabriel
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $9.98 A fascinating compilation of the Recording Weeks at Peter Gabriel's Real World studio. Natacha Atlas, Sinead O'Connor, and Papa Wemba are among the artists featured.
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 | Big Blue Ball by Sinead OConnor, Karl Wallinger, Various Artists Peter Gabriel
Buy new: $17.98 / Used from: $11.12 The more psychedelic cover. An amazing fusion of Celtic, Japanese, African, and Chinese music!
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 | Putumayo Presents: Acoustic France by Various Artists
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $6.92 Breezy,acoustic folk rock from France. There are savory songs like Carla Bruni's "Raphael" and Sandrine Kiberlain's "Le Quotidien." There's an equally sassy recipe for fish with lime and banana. A portion of the proceeds goes to Chain of Hope.
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 | Songs for Tibet - The Art of Peace by Dave Matthews;John Mayer;Sting;Alanis Morissette;Moby and others
Buy new: $21.98 / Used from: $6.22 A benefit album for the Tibetan freedom cause. Features songs from Moby, Alanis Morrissette, the Dave Matthews Band, Duncan Sheik and Jackson Browne. Enlightened cause,but is the music equally enlightening?
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 | Putumayo Presents: Acoustic Arabia by Various Artists
Buy new: $13.99 / Used from: $7.99 Exotic acoustic sounds from the Middle East. It's as mystical and sexy as the Arabian Nights. A portion of the proceeds goes to the Said Foundation, helping children in the Middle East.
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 | Big Love: Hymnal by David Byrne
Buy new: $15.98 / Used from: $3.32 David Byrne's soundtrack for the HBO series about a polygamous family in Salt Lake City. It is very much Americana/experimental rock. One can imagine the mesas and canyons of the Southwest.
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