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‘The Rough Guide to the Music of Yunnan’ Explores Modern Borderland Folk

‘The Rough Guide to the Music of Yunnan’ Explores Modern Borderland Folk

The Rough Guide to the Music of Yunnan is yet another admirable volume of the venerable Rough Guides series with its embrace of many forms of diversity and very catchy tunes.

Reaching Godliness Through Music with ‘The Rough Guide to Ravi Shankar’

Reaching Godliness Through Music with ‘The Rough Guide to Ravi Shankar’

Ravi Shankar passed away more than five years ago, but his legacy will continue to loom large, as this loving compilation proves.

‘Black Cowboys’ and ‘The Best Country Blues You’ve Never Heard’ Chart New Trails through Old-Time Music

‘Black Cowboys’ and ‘The Best Country Blues You’ve Never Heard’ Chart New Trails through Old-Time Music

Black old-time music’s past is a rabbit hole more than big enough for two vastly different excursions into its secret riches: Black Cowboys and The Best Country Blues You’ve Never Heard.

Various: The Rough Guide to Flamenco