The Virgin Directory of World MusicIn this guide, the author provides a geographical breakdown of the musical styles and artists and analyzes individual recordings, from African artists such as Youssou N'Dour to performers from the Far East, India, Europe and the Americas. Foreword contributors include David Byrne and Peter Gabriel. |
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Tunisia 5 Algeria | 6 |
Mali 20 Guinea | 16 |
Central Africa The South and East | 42 |
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