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World Music: Great Suggestions, please?

Recently I listened to a french BMG cd ("The Voices of this World" in loose translation) that astounded me by the beauty of the tunes.

I'm known as a classical guy, ready to discuss the best performance of Mahler 8, Bach Passions (take yr pick), etc. I also love the blues and jazz. So, you'd say, "mainstream". Lip service to world music.

Now, I *do* know artists such as A. Rodrigues, A.F. Toure, C. Evora, Khaled, Y. N'Dour, and a few of the Buena Vista S. Club artists... But had never before heard names such as: Ladysmith Black Mambazo (w/ P Simon), Radio Tarifa, Bevida, Mammas, Geoffrey Oryema...

Can anyone offer suggestions to a world music "newbie" -- i.e., me?

Thanks,
Greg
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1.baaba maal 'djaam leelii' essential, gorgeous w. african, blows ali farka toure away
2. nimbus records' 4 cd 'raga guide' is an amazingly good set of Indian music - top notch musicians plus an excellent book. They also have a 3 cd set of hindustani (Indian) vocals (female) which is stunning. If you like the raga guide, go for the vocals too.
3.jvc cd 'gamelan of surakarta'. Forget about Balinese music, Javanese is the best Indonesian gong (gamelan) music, and this is a beautiful disc.
4.jvc cd 'buddhist chant II' (tibetan ritual music). But only when you're ready - this stuff is intense and way out there.
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