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Compilations of readily available music are rarely satisfying, and sometimes the more they try to have a theme the less satisfying they become. The Putumayo series certainly falls prey to this often, but this particular set has risen above the mass. Editors Hamid Zagzoule and Jacob Edgar have an understanding of North Africa, and provide intelligent liner notes on the artists and the music. Some selections were obvious: Khaled, Rachid Taha, Ali Hassan Kuban, and up-and-coming star Rasha. Others are new names for most listeners. On the pop side is Algerian Kadda Cherif Hadria, whose use of a light jazz piano mixed with more tradi
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Manufacturer: Putumayo World Music
Release date: 25 August 1998
Number of discs: 1
EAN: 0790248014326 UPC: 790248014326
Release date: 25 August 1998
Number of discs: 1
EAN: 0790248014326 UPC: 790248014326
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