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The Best World Music CDs for Relaxing and Meditating Created: Thursday, May 24, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2012
Our readers share their opinions on the best world music CDs for relaxation and meditation. Jump in and share your thoughts!
World Music For Meditation and Relaxation Created: Thursday, May 24, 2012 Updated: Thursday, May 24, 2012
In this hectic world, relaxation can be hard to come by. If you need some music to help you relax or to help you center your body and mind while meditating, these ten great CDs from around the wor...
Bob Marley Quotes - Religion and Spirituality Created: Sunday, May 20, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 21, 2012
A collection of quotations from songs written by Bob Marley on the subjects of religion and spirituality, and more specifically, Rastafarianism.
Quotes From Bob Marley Songs -- Politics and Revolution Created: Sunday, May 20, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 21, 2012
A collection of quotes on the topics of social justice, politics, and revolution, selected from songs written and performed by Bob Marley.
Bob Marley Song Quotes -- Quotations About Music and Dancing Created: Monday, May 21, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 21, 2012
A collection of quotations from Bob Marley's song lyrics, on the theme of music, dancing, partying, and fun!
Quotes From Bob Marley Songs About Love, Family, and Relationships Created: Monday, May 21, 2012 Updated: Monday, May 21, 2012
A collection of quotations drawn from Bob Marley's song lyrics, focusing on love, family, and relationships.
Photo Gallery: Debo Band Performing at Festival International de Louisiane 2012 Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
A photo gallery of Debo Band performing at Festival International de Louisiane 2012
Khaira Arby on the Scene TV5Monde Lafayette Stage at Festival International 2012 Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
A photograph of Khaira Arby performing on the Scene TV5Monde Lafayette Stage at Festival International 2012.
Oisin Mac Diarmada of Teada Plays Fiddle at Festival International 2012 Created: Monday, April 30, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 30, 2012
A photograph of Oisin Mac Diarmada, fiddler for Irish traditional band Teada, performing at Festival International de Louisiane 2012.
Cheikh Lo Performed at Festival International de Louisiane on April 27, 2012 Created: Saturday, April 28, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012
A photo gallery of Senegalese musician Cheikh Lo and his band performing at Festival International de Louisiane on April 27, 2012.
Photo Gallery: Bombino Performing at Festival International on April 26, 2012 Created: Friday, April 27, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 28, 2012
A photo gallery of Tuareg blues rocker Bombino performing at Festival International de Louisiane on April 26, 2012.
CD Review: Amadou et Mariam - 'Folila' Created: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 26, 2012
A review of Malian couple Amadou et Mariam's 2012 release, 'Folila.'
Festival International de Louisiane Music Festival - Francophone Music Festival - Profile of Festival International de Louisiane in Lafayette, LA Created: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 Updated: Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Festival International is a free street festival in Lafayette, Louisiana. Festival International de Louisiane is the United States' largest francophone music festival, showcasing dozens of artists..
Luis Paniagua - Winner of the World Music Torchbearer Award - 2012 World Music at About.com Readers' Choice Awards Created: Thursday, March 29, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Luis Paniagua is the winner of the World Music Torchbearer Award in the 2012 World Music at About.com Readers' Choice Awards. Learn more about this Spanish composer, who specializes in ancient melo...
World Music You've Gotta See at Festival International de Louisiane 2012 Created: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 17, 2012
A quick guide to must-see world music artists performing at Festival International de Louisiane 2012 -- print this out and take it with you!
Music From Mali - 10 Essential Starter CDs by Malian Artists Created: Thursday, November 17, 2011 Updated: Saturday, April 14, 2012
Mali is well-known in the world music community as being a prolific producer of amazing music. These ten great CDs will get your Malian music collection started nicely.
Best World Music Website or Blog Created: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012
Nominate your favorite world music website or blog for the About.com 2012 Readers Choice Awards.
World Music Trailblazer Award Created: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012
Nominate your favorite contemporary world music artist for the 2012 World Music Trailblazer Award. The award will go to an artist or band who is crashing through the boundaries of world music.
Huun Huur Tu and Carmen Rizzo - Eternal - CD Review of Huun Huur Tu and Carmen Rizzo's Eternal Created: Sunday, August 30, 2009 Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012
Huun Huur Tu and Carmen Rizzo's new CD, 'Eternal,' is a collaborative effort between not just the artists, but the genres: Tuvan Throat Singing and World-Electronica must find a way to intermingle ...
Interview With Thierno Camara, Senegalese Bass Player: Creating Music That Does Not Die Created: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012
Senegal-raised and New York-based bass player Thierno Camara is a powerful and expressive musician whose interpretations of African rhythms have led him to be one of the most sought-after musicians...
World Music Grammy Awards Guide 2006 Created: Thursday, January 26, 2006 Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012
A guide to the world music Grammy awards nominees, with winner picks and more!
Do You Want Your Old Lobby Washed Down - Lyrics and History of an Irish Music Folksong Created: Saturday, March 31, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012
Do You Want Your Old Lobby Washed Down - Lyrics and History of an Irish Music Folksong
Seun Kuti and Egypt 80 Profile Created: Saturday, March 31, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012
Read a quick profile and mini-biography of Seun Kuti and Egypt 80, torchbearers of Fela Kuti's Afrobeat tradition.
Orchestra Baobab Profile / Bio Created: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012
Orchestra Baobab is a seminal Senegalese Afro-Cuban band who were initially popular in the 1970s and who experienced a resurgence in popularity leading to a re-formation in the 2000s.
Yasmin Levy Profile and Biography Created: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012
Yasmin Levy is a Ladino (Judeo-Spanish) singer-songwriter who has released four albums since 2000 and who has established herself as one of the finest singer-songwriters on the world music scene, a...
When I Was Single - Lyrics to Irish Folksong When I Was Single Created: Friday, May 27, 2011 Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012
When I Was Single is a traditional Irish folksong popularized by Tommy Makem. When I Was Single is a humorous look at the difference between a courting relationship and a married one.
The Leaving of Liverpool Lyrics - Lyrics to English and Irish Folksong The Leaving of Liverpool Created: Friday, May 27, 2011 Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012
Modern Yoga Music - Invigorate Your Yoga Practice With This Great Contemporary Yoga Music Created: Wednesday, January 25, 2012 Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012
For many of us, music is essential to a great yoga practice -- it helps us focus, provides motivation, and generally makes the whole thing more enjoyable. Unfortunately, much of the yoga music on ...
Bob Marley's Ten Best Protest Songs Created: Thursday, October 27, 2011 Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012
Bob Marley was well-known for his songs of protest and social change. Here are ten of his best.
The Best Bob Marley Album of All Time - What is the Best Bob Marley Album - Essential Bob Marley Albums Created: Sunday, June 07, 2009 Updated: Thursday, April 12, 2012
Readers Choose: What is the best Bob Marley album of all time? Of all the records Bob Marley released, which one do you consider the most essential? Which Bob Marley album could you not live wit...
Concert Review: NIMBAYA! African Women's Drumming Ensemble, Presented by the World Music Institute at Symphony Space, NYC Created: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Dorothy Johnson-Laird reviews a performance by women's African drumming ensemble NIMBAYA! (formerly Amazones Women Drummers of Guinea), whose moving and theatrical March 2012 performance at New Yor..
worldOneRadio - Submit an Entry: World Music Radio Show List Created: Monday, April 09, 2012 Updated: Monday, April 09, 2012
worldOneRadio is a world music radio show hosted by DJ worldOneLove on KECG 88.1 in El Cerrito, California.

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