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V/A : The rough guide to railroad blues

V/A : Rough guide to chicago blues

V/A : The rough guide to Latin psychedelia

V/A : Rough guide to slide guitar blues

V/A : Rough guide to calypso gold (re-issue)

The anthology of the best calypso from Trinidad from rare early recordings up to the zenith of the 1950s calypso craze. From the 1920s legendary string orchestras through the forties with the emergence of King Radio, to the worldwide recognition of calypso in the fifties with Lord Pretender, and the legends Lord Kitchener and The Mighty Bomber, The Rough Guide To Calypso Gold delivers a taste of real calypso.

V/A : Rough guide to Ethiopian jazz

Swinging Addis is thriving once again, with the distinctive ancient-sounding tones of Ethiopia blending with modern jazz interpretations to create a totally unmistakable fusion. From the legendary innovators Mulatu Astatke and Getatchew Mekuria to today’s new generation of artists, this Rough Guide celebrates this burgeoning and most captivating of musical scenes.

V/A : Rough guide to bottleneck blues

By imitating the cries and moans of the human voice, the haunting sound of the bottleneck has become synonymous with the blues. This Rough Guide shows how in the hands of many of the great early bluesmen it became the ultimate mode of musical expression.

V/A : Rough guide to Cuban rare groove

This lovingly curated crate-digging Rough Guide unearths unknown Cuban rare grooves from across the diaspora and beyond.

V/A : Rough guide to Irish folk

Special edition with bonus cd by Karan Casey

V/A : Rough guide to Latin street party

This party collection of Latin street beats represents both mainstream and alternative visions of musica bailable (dance music). From retro cover versions of classics recorded faithfully in analog to digital mash-up remixes, The Rough Guide To Latin Street Party has it all for your Latino sound system: salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia, reggaeton, Latin soul, and all points in between. So take it to the street and start dancing!

V/A : Rough guide to Latin lounge

The Rough Guide To Latin Lounge brings you diverse Latin flavours from around the globe - nu-bossa from Madrid, barrio funk from Venezuela, Cuban ska from Havana, samba-jazz from New York, boogaloo blues from Cali and soulful Latin house from London! Stylish soundscapes made for beach-bar sunsets, and the subtle blend of electronic beats with samba and salsa flavours invite you to reach for the ice-cold drink and dream of hot summer days!

V/A : Rough guide to merengue dance (2x special edition)

From rural roots in the Dominican Republic, merengue has grown to become a vibrant, ultra-modern Latin dance phenomenon conquering the hearts and feet of couples the world over.

V/A : Rough guide to ragtime blues

Ragtime had a profound influence on many early blues performers who strived to reproduce its complicated piano sounds on the guitar. With its faster rhythm and good-time feel, this danceable style was performed with mesmerizing skill by blues greats such as Blind Blake, Reverend Gary Davis and Blind Boy Fuller.

V/A : Rough guide to samba (second edition)

Samba is the dancing spirit and rhythm of life in Brazil. This Rough Guide features the best of old and new from the Afro-Brazilian inspired Mart’nalia and underground artist Loop B to legendary sambista Alcione and superstar vocalist Marisa Monte.

V/A : Rough guide to the music of Mali (second edition)i

Mali is a fabled land of musical giants and this Rough Guide features the towering figures of Oumou Sangare, Ali Farka Touré and Basekou Kouyate. However the music of Mali is now under threat as never before. In the words of singer Fatoumata Diawara, ‘music has always brought hope in Mali. Music has always been strong and spiritual.’

V/A : Rough guide to the music of Hungary (second edition)

Hungarian music, which bears the influence of folk, gypsy and Jewish tunes, is a living and breathing European tradition with its own unique instruments. Listen out for cimbalom master Kálmán Balogh, dazzling fiddler Róbert Lakatos, and traditional gypsy party band Parno Graszt.

V/A : Rough guide to the music of Scandinavia (second edition)

There is a quality to the music of Scandinavia that seems born in the long winter months; it is dark and humorous, steeped in tradition yet sharply inventive. This Rough Guide showcases some of the most adventurous sounds from the region, including the techno-joiking of Wimme, Icelandic minimalism by Amiina, and explosive experimentation by Kimmo Pohjonen with the Kronos Quartet.

V/A : Rough guide to Peru rare groove

This crate digging Rough Guide brings to light forgotten gems and golden grooves of tropical Peru.

V/A : Rough guide to world playtime (2x special edition)

Nursery rhymes and catchy playtime songs are a joyous part of childhood and a feature of every culture the world over. Take pleasure in this delightful time of life with The Rough Guide To World Playtime.

V/A : The rough guide to Scottish music

V/A : Rough guide to the best country blues you've never heard vol 2

V/A : The rough guide to cumbia

V/A : Rough Guide to Country Blues

V/A : Rough guide to South African jazz

V/A : Rough guide to African guitar legends (2x special edition)

From Congolese rumba’s intricate guitar lines to Mali’s evocative blues, in Africa the guitar is king. Discover the greatest riffs that you have never heard and find out why these ground-breaking players are heroes in their own land.

V/A : Rough guide to blues songsters

Before there was the bluesman there was the songster. Priding themselves on their huge musical repertoires, they performed every form of popular music of the day and could be described as the human jukeboxes of their time.

V/A : The rough guide to Latin music for children

V/A : Rough guide to Bollywood disco

V/A : Rough guide to the music of West Africa

Original source of the blues and fabled land of musical giants, West Africa is a powerhouse like no other. From the first African artist to sell a million singles, Mory Kanté, to new torch bearers Samba Touré, Nuru Kane and the driving desert blues of Etran Finatawa; this is a collection of timeless and inspirational recordings.

V/A : Rough guide to african rare groove (volume 1)

From bright Nigerian highlife horns to Ethiopian fuzz-tone guitar riffs, this Rough Guide presents a broad selection of rare African dance grooves. Hard to find but easy to dance to.

V/A : Rough guide to acoustic Africa

V/A : Rough guide to African blues (third edition)

In the twenty years since Malian guitar legend Ali Farka Touré won his first Grammy, a whole spectrum of African Blues has become hugely popular with a global audience. The shades of Blues on this Rough Guide range from the deep indigo of the Saharan nomads to a vivid Madagascan cobalt.

V/A : Rough guide to African roots revival

This Rough Guide spotlights the front-runners of an explosive revival of African roots music. Listen to world-class artists, such as Staff Benda Bilili and the Bedouin Jerry Can Band, mix it up by infusing traditional sounds with the ultra modern, and by using ingenious homemade instruments, many of which are built from junk-yard materials. These are the sweet sounds of a movement which has not simply preserved, but truly reinvented musical genres with outstanding results.

V/A : Rough guide to belly dance

The Rough Guide To Bellydance is a collection of magical tracks that encapsulate the power of the Middle Eastern dance they accompany. This Rough Guide includes the bellydance music played and composed by both Arabic and Western contemporary musicians from across the Middle East and North Africa as well as the US and Europe. Just tie a scarf around your hips and go for it! Ya allah!

V/A : Rough guide to Beethoven (2x special edition)

A composer of intense passion and power, Beethoven set the standard for others to follow. His symphonies, sonatas, concertos and other works completely revolutionized the history of music.

V/A : Rough guide to Brazilian cafe (2x special edition)

Relax and unwind with the Brazilian café groove. This Rough Guide, featuring legendary Brazilian artists Seu Jorge, Cibelle and Ceu, is the perfect sound track to a cafezinho shared with friends or a caipirinha on the beach.

V/A : Rough guide to the music of the Mediterranean

V/A : Rough guide to hillbilly blues

When it was first recorded, country blues was played by both black and white troubadours alike, whose music shared much in common. From the legendary yodelling of Jimmie Rodgers to the sublime guitar picking of Sam McGee, The Rough Guide To Hillbilly Blues showcases many classic and forgotten recordings by white artists in the country blues style.

V/A : Rough guide to Morocco (second edition)

Enjoy the true sounds of modern Morocco on this compelling Rough Guide. From gnawa to hip hop, funk, rap, and a whole lot more in between, this album includes some of the hottest names on the Moroccan scene right now.

V/A : Rough guide to psychedelic Brazil

This Rough Guide is a psychedelic treat that is full to bursting with far-out Brazilian grooves. Discover cutting-edge explorations by artists like Tom Zé, Laranja Freak and Jupiter Maça, then dig deep into the archive and let loose to the retro vibrations of Quintal De Clorofila and José Mauro. Next, revel in one of the first ever reissues of the track ‘Renata’ from a rare 1970 EP by offbeat psych-garage band, Liverpool.

V/A : Rough guide to highlife (second edition)

This Rough Guide is jam-packed with some of the biggest hitters in highlife history. Enjoy Victor Uwaifo’s Nigerian joromi stylings, the gentle Ghanaian palm-wine of Koo Nimo, and even an early recording of Afrobeat superstar Fela Kuti presenting a firmly highlife vibe.

V/A : Rough guide to jug band blues

By incorporating all manner of homemade instruments, jug bands were hugely popular in America during the 1920s and early 1930s. With an unparalleled vibrancy this ‘do it yourself’ and often overlooked approach to music was highly influential in the history of the blues.

V/A : Rough guide to India (2x special edition)

Always colourful and vibrant, India's musical diversity is breathtaking. From the glitz and glamour of Bollywood to the transcending beauty of Ravi Shankar’s sitar, explore the unique sounds of the sub continent.

V/A : Rough guide to Cuba 2 (2x special edition)

Cuba has had a greater impact on popular music and dance worldwide than any other country in Latin America. This album explores the Afro-Cuban roots of salsa and features the best rumba, guaguanco, son, jazz and more from this incredibly rich musical island.

V/A : Rough guide to salsa gold

The salsa scene of the 1970s was diverse and full of bands struggling to gain recognition. Some of the biggest names, such as Fruko and Machito, emerged from this 'Golden Era', but The Rough Guide To Salsa Gold is also about digging deeper, about discovering buried treasure. It's about giving little known groups like Orquesta Dee Jay a chance to shine again, or uncovering that obscure track by a well-known artist. It truly is salsa gold.

V/A : Rough guide to salsa dance 2 (2x special edition)

Feisty and free-spirited, Salsa Dance is the Latin dance groove taking the world by storm and this stunning Rough Guide shows you why. Learn the moves and hone your skills with the free instructional DVD – come join the party!