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The Art of the Chinese Xiao & Hulusi / Heart of the Dragon Ensemble

The Heart of the Dragon ensemble and Chinese composer Jiang Li present this elegant union of ‘East meets West’. Featuring the sophisticated Chinese xiao and the Dai nation’s joyous hulusi, they seamlessly blend a range of traditional Chinese music with western drums, bass, guitar, piano and strings. The result is a beautiful amalgamation of classic Chinese heritage and western influence.

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1CD# NXW76161-2 $18.99

Folk Songs of the Lahu, Jungpo, Jino and Achang Peoples

This is volume nineteen of a twenty album series, exploring China’s rich and diverse musical heritage. It includes ballads and love songs of the Lahu, the most famous working song of the Jingpo people, the husking rice tune Yue Lu; mountain and hunting songs of the Jino peoples, played on bamboo ideophones; and excerpts from the Achang opera of spring lantern.

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1CD# NXW76106-2 $14.99

‘Sai-thaiñ ki Sur –The Weaving of Voices

Bringing together the music of Wales and the Khasi Hills in North East India, ‘Sai-thaiñ ki Sur (the weaving of voices in Khasi) is a unique cross-cultural collaboration. This three-year album project explores the folk songs, poetry, missionary hymns, folklore, and resultant culture of the crossing of Wales and India. (Naxos World)

1CD# NXW76155-2 $18.99

Afwoyo / Milégé

Milégé is a group of young talented musicians who derive inspiration from the diverse cultural musical traditions of the different tribes of Uganda, which they fuse with contemporary elements. The band’s songs tell stories from Uganda and also reflect typical aspects of everyday life in Africa. (Naxos World)

1CD# NXW76108-2 $14.99

Folk Music of China – Folk Songs of the Uyghur Peoples

This series explores China’s rich and diverse musical heritage. Folk songs from the Uyghur peoples of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. This album features six folk songs from the Yili region in northern Xinjiang, five folk songs from Kashgar and Artux in southern Xinjiang and two excerpts from the Uyghur Twelve Muqam. (Naxos World)

1CD# NXW76105-2 $18.99

Morning Meditation – Darbhanga Dhrupad Traditions

Morning Meditation focuses on Dhrupad, the oldest genre of Hindustani classical singing from the 15th century that is still in practise today. Sumeet is a promising name in the nearly 300 years old Darbhanga Dhrupad tradition. The purity in rendition of alap and composition highlight his authentic training in the Guru-Shishya tradition. (Naxos World)

1CD# NXW76150-2 $18.99

Open Barrier / Jon Hemmersam, Asal Malekzadeh, Evelyn Glennie

Open Barrier is an improvisational album proving there are no barricades in improvised music, only an ‘open barrier’. Music from around the world is presented in this stunning album by world-renowned guitarist Jon Hemmersam, international dafplayer Asal Malekzadeh and virtuoso percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie CH DBE. (Naxos World)

1CD# NXW76124-2 $18.99

The Sky is Cloudy / Authentic Light Orchestra

The Authentic Light Orchestra was founded in 2009 by the Swiss multiinstrumentalist with Armenian roots, Valeri Tolstov. His idea is to combine ancient Armenian folk songs and mix them with classical influences, jazz, rock and a touch of electronica to create a new musical form. (Naxos World)

1CD# NXW76112-2 $14.99

Shindu Shi / Fadhilee Itulya

Inspired by the 1950s finger-picking guitar style of Omutibo, Shindu Shi focuses on good time music grounded in culture, community and love for Africa and its people. An upbeat album of Omutibo, acoustic folk, pop, dance and world music inspired by the Luhya people of Western Kenya and the late pioneer of Omutibo – George Mukabi. (Naxos World)

1CD# NXW76160-2 $18.99

AADO – Senegalese Kora

Kadialy’s captivating kora skills originate from his long family history of Kouyate griots. Embracing the art of traditional storytelling, via the 21-stringed kora, he draws on his past heritage for inspiration while creating his own uplifting compositions. In the Senegalese society, ‘aado’ stands for ‘moral customs and values’. Kadialy’s enchanting songs touch on these principles and reflect on the Mandinka culture. (Naxos World)

1CD# NXW76156-2 $18.99