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From Ghana, United States

Socially conscious hip-hop from Accra via Brooklyn "If you grow up in a so-called 'third world' country, everything is political around you. I don't &hellip » read more

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From United States

The first family of Louisiana's rural music Louisiana is a beautiful yet turbulent place, one that's known plenty of upheaval, whether by the hand of&hellip » read more

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From Jamaica, United States

While capturing the essence of true roots reggae, Groundation also takes the genre to a new height by blending elements of jazz and dub to the sound. &hellip » read more

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From Spain, United States

Alma Afrobeat Ensemble was started in Chicago in 2003 by Aaron Feder, their current leader, guitarist, and main composer. In 2005 he moved to Barcelo&hellip » read more

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From United States

The Latin funk orchestra that Prince asks for by name "The most important thing is we're friends and that everyone knows how to laugh." That's the ph&hellip » read more

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From United States

Rap meets kora - with tremendous results Collaborations between Western musicians and their West African counterparts have been ten-a-penny in recent&hellip » read more

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From United States

Guardian of the acoustic blues tradition Keb' Mo' probably holds a unique distinction when it comes to playing for VIPs. He's surely the only musicia&hellip » read more

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From United States

Another chip off the old Cajun block Sometimes your life is mapped out from the time you take your first breath. And so it pretty much was for Wilson&hellip » read more

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From United States

If jazz music is the heart of New Orleans, then the Soul Rebels' music is the blood that pumps through the city's veins. The Soul Rebels Brass Band em&hellip » read more

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From United States

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Abigail Washburn is a fascinating conundrum. Steeped in Chinese culture, an expert at clawhammer banjo, respectful o&hellip » read more

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From United States

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Abigail Washburn is a fascinating conundrum. Steeped in Chinese culture, an expert at clawhammer banjo, respectful o&hellip » read more

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From United States

Americana + Mexican son = Mexo-Americana! A lot of music in the box marked 'Americana' comes heavy on the introspection, sighing deeply, weighed down&hellip » read more

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From United States

Indie-pop-folk that reveals a true American gothic It's a cruel world that carries Bat For Lashes around on its shoulders while leaving Jesca Hoop to&hellip » read more