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Etran Finatawa's New Album... Coming March 2010

Etran Finatawa: Takat Tajje/Let's Go!

Etran Finatawa’s hypnotic musical groove evokes the breathless heat and shimmering horizon of the Sahara. With laid back guitars, driving rhythms and compelling voices, Tarkat Tajje/Let’s Go! invites you to accompany this dynamic band of Wodaabe and Touareg nomads on their evolving musical journey.

Click here to visit the feature, which contains:

Video interview
Live performance
Sound samples
Song descriptions
and more...


World Music Network's 2009 Round-Up

2009 Rough Guide CDs

Music Rough Guides took a giant leap forward in 2009 - releasing a brand new range of innovative 2xCD albums. In addition to the thoroughly researched compilation album, all Rough Guide CDs released last year included a bonus artist album - all at the same Rough Guide price. The concept proved a success with titles like Afrobeat Revival, Tango, Gypsy Music and Brazilaian Lounge being some of the most popular. This format will continue for all releases in 2010!

Click here to see the 2xCD Rough Guide albums from 2009

Celebrating 20 Years of Riverboat Records

Samba Toure: Songhai Blues

Riverboat Records celebrated its 20th Anniversary last year, with four fabulous recordings:

Daby Balde: Le Marigot Club Dakar

Samba Toure's Homage To Ali Farka Toure

Syran Mbenza: Immortal Franco: Africa's Unrivaled Guitar Legend

Debashish Bhattacharya: O Shakuntala!

Click here to read more about these albums

Archive News & Features

The Rough Guide To Tango

Rough Guides New 2xCD Format

World Music Network is celebrating its15th anniversary with a range of new 2xCD Rough Guide albums.



Syran Mbenza & Ensemble Rumba Kongo: Immortal Franco

Immortal Franco: Africa's Unrivalled Guitar Legend

Twenty years after Franco’s death, Syran Mbenza brings together a host of stars to celebrate his incredible musical legacy.

Debashish Bhattacharyra: O Shakuntala!

O Shakuntala!

With a Grammy nomination and BBC World Music Award under his belt, Indian slide guitarist Pandit (master) Debashish Bhattacharya is back with his latest offering.

The Rough Guide To Irish Folk

The Rough Guide To Irish Folk

Featuring Karan Casey's Ships In The Forest packaged as a bonus album, The Rough Guide To Irish Folk is jam-packed with an infectious blend of Ireland’s greatest twenty-first-century music.

Musician's Corner

Musician's Corner Launched!

Are you an aspiring musician? Upload your music to receive feedback from the world music community. Register now to join the forum. There is also a live event listing to plug your next gig!

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New Videos

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Watch World Music Videos

World Music Network has recently updated the video page with new videos from Etran Finatawa, Samba Touré and Daby Balde

CD Giveaway!

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There are 3 copies of Etran Finatawa: Tarkat Tajje/Let's Go! to be won. To enter, answer the following question: From which country do Etran Finatawa originate?

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