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Female vocalists singing folk songs of various traditions, mostly acoustic arrangements, with a peaceful ambience inherent in each song.

Traditional Sephardi Ladino song sung by Yasmin Levy in Bulería style.

A musical odyssey between Montreal and Mumbai melds the ancient tradition of Indian ragas with contemporary jazz with forays into flamenco, funk and gamelan. Duniya, which means 'world' in several Asian and African languages

Great bravery in linking traditional Turkish styles with western music, tackling subjects that challenged authorities. In 1970s, was 1stTurkish woman to write + publicly perform her own songs!

"Shango's Dance" performs jazzy interpretations of the songs and dances from the Santería & Yoruba religious tradition. (The powerfull rhythms and chants the Santeros use to worship their West African ancestors and gods.)

Erkan Oğur (b. 1954, Ankara). He invented the first classical fretless guitar, plays his own compositions as well as Turkish traditional music, and also plays kopuz and baglama.

...cabildos were formed from the Igbos, Araras, Bantu, Carabalies, Yorubas, and other civilizations/tribes. Cabildos preserved African cultural traditions...

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Judeo-Spanish ("Ladino") Sephardic songs, as well as medieval and traditional music, including Balkan, Portuguese, Spanish, Yiddish...

Niger is trapped between Algeria, Mali, Bukina Faso and other countries in the northern part of Africa. No ocean in sight to quench the thirst. Only the Sahara's endless desert. Front man Yacouba Moumouni & ensemble mix West & North African traditions.

Dholis, or dhol players, are often found in Bhangra performances, although traditional dhol rhythms are not necessarily adhered to.

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Essay by Stephen C. Walker