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The Rough Guide To Blind Willie McTellWith an exquisite voice, razor sharp wit and sublime talent for the twelve string guitar, Blind Willie McTell left behind a remarkable recorded legacy. From classics such as 'Statesboro Blues' and 'Mama, 'Tain't Long Fo' Day' to 'Broke Down Engine' and 'Georgia Rag' it's clear why Bob Dylan famously sang 'Nobody can sing the blues like Blind Willie McTell'. Born in Georgia in 1901, McTell was something of an anomaly in that he exploded every archetype

The xalam (pronounced khalam) is one of the oldest string instruments of West Africa with its origins in the region of the old Malian empire

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Mingiedi 'Syran' Mbenza grew up hearing Franco's music and taught himself to play guitar in the same style

‘Mahamantra’ and ‘Krishna Naam’ before breaking into an infectious celebration of afrobeat on ‘Oye Adamu’ and furiously dueling tabla

His musicianship is bound with a deep respect for tango traditions and form

Like Furry Lewis

The legendary Taraf De Ha&

It reflects an enduring classical tradition of Sundanese music while at the same time creating something fresh

Aliaksandr unfolds his personal story & unlocks the seemingly limitless expressive potential of the instrument that he began learning at the age of eight

combining the Afro-Manding styles of Malian Yacouba Sissoko with the Celtic and psychedelic folk sounds of Scottish-born Mark Mulholland

combined with smoking arrangements and masterful playing by some of the most talented musicians in the genre make this album a true scorcher

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