Make The Most of Your Time on Earth, A Rough Guide To The World Music  •  Rough Guide World Music CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  2007 •  AUDIO CD The companion to the Rough Guide book, sure to set you dreaming, this 3-CD boxed set, compiled with the expertise of the World Music Network, features 30 choice tracks from artists across the globe. (WLD137, $14.98)
Rough Guide African Music for Children  •  Rough Guide World Music MUSIC •  2005 •  AUDIO CD Some of the best artists of the continent are featured on this lively CD. All the tracks were chosen by children, in a survey of over 1,000 kids by the Music For Change charity program. (AFR176, $14.95)
Rough Guide Australian Aboriginal Music  •  Various Artists MUSIC •  1999 •  AUDIO CD A carefully chosen sampling of the diverse sounds of the Australian Aborigines, drawing on 50,000 years of culture and history. (AUS182, $14.98)
Rough Guide Cape Verde Music  •  Various Artists MUSIC •  2001 •  AUDIO CD (ATL27, $14.98)
Rough Guide Celtic Music  •  Various MUSIC •  2005 •  AUDIO CD (GBR801, $14.98)
Rough Guide Flamenco Music  •  Various MUSIC •  2008 •  AUDIO CD Flamenco is undoubtedly the most important musical-cultural phenomenon in Spain, and its huge resurgence in popularity has seen its profile reaching out far beyond its Andalucían homeland. Flamenco artists are creating work at the cutting edge while keeping firmly attached to ‘deep song' roots. Powered by poetry and wit, evoking every emotion from despair to joy, melancholy to happiness, anger to serenity, doubt to pleasure, The Rough Guide To Flamenco (Second Edition) showcases this dramatic and passionate musical genre. (SAM133, $14.95)
Rough Guide Irish Music  •  Various Artists MUSIC •  2005 •  AUDIO CD A carefully chosen sampling of the diverse sounds of Ireland, one of the richest musical traditions of Europe. Includes traditional folk songs, ballads, and dances, as well as modern rock and pop interpertations of the classic Celtic sound. (IRE193, $14.95)
Rough Guide Mali Music  •  Various Artists MUSIC •  2008 •  AUDIO CD Drawing upon Mali's vast and varied musical heritage, this well-produced compilation emphasizes the synthesis of traditional genres such as jeliya and wassalou with modern blues and pop influences through the music of artists like desert guitar hero Ali Farka Toure and fearless vocalists Oumou Sangare and Issa Bagayogo. Much of the music is guitar- and vocal-driven but also features beautiful traditional instruments like the kora, njarka and balafon as well as the ubiquitous djembe drum. Complete with thorough liner notes and short bios of the artists, this enhanced CD also includes extensive information on the people and culture of Mali which can be accessed on PC or Mac. (WAF128, $14.98)
Rough Guide Mediterranean Cafe Music  •  Various Artists MUSIC •  2004 •  AUDIO CD A carefully chosen sampling of the diverse sounds of the cafe culture along the Mediterranean coasts, including music of Greece, Italy, France, Spain, Morocco, Algeria and Egypt. (MED100, $14.98)
Rough Guide Music Argentina  •  Various Artists MUSIC •  2004 •  AUDIO CD A carefully chosen sampling of the diverse sounds of Argentina, including tango, of course, but also traditional folk tunes and drum beats. Artists include Adriana Varela, La Chicana, Lorena Astudillo, Hugo Diaz. (ARG69, $14.95)
Rough Guide Music Astor Piazzolla  •  Astor Piazzolla  •  Rough Guide World Music MUSIC •  2005 •  AUDIO CD Most of the recordings on this collection of songs by tango's modernist master, including a heart-warming rendition of the great Vuelvo al Sur, date from the era of Piazolla's New Tango Quintet, formed in 1978. A soundtrack to Buenos Aires, this compilation with expert liner notes, chosen by music critic Robert Christgau as one of the best albums of 2005, belongs in your collection. (ARG60, $14.95)
Rough Guide Music Balkan Gypsies  •  Rough Guide World Music MUSIC •  2005 •  AUDIO CD The Roma people have had a profound influence on the culture of the Balkans, and it all comes to life in this unboundedly energetic collection of Gypsy music. Roots music journalist and record collector Dan Rosenberg delivers a rollicking introduction to some of the most prominent bands and singers from all over the region. This is authentic Gypsy music at its best- big, brassy, dramatic and designed for celebration. The production quality is excellent and the liner notes superb. (BLK93, $14.95)
Rough Guide Music Bolivia  •  Various Artists MUSIC •  2005 •  AUDIO CD A carefully chosen sampling of the diverse sounds of Bolivia. Features the mesmerizing conjunto folklorico, a modern genre that couples European string instruments with Andean flutes. Also includes nueva cancion, taquirari and the vibrant sounds of the Bolivian Carnival. (BOL21, $14.95)
Rough Guide Music Canada  •  Various Artists MUSIC •  2003 •  AUDIO CD Various immigrant and ethnic groups have lent Canada a rich musical tradition, from Celtic fiddle music to Quebecois chanson to Inuit throat singing. (CND266, $14.95)
Rough Guide Music Central America  •  Various Artists MUSIC •  2001 •  AUDIO CD A carefully chosen sampling of the diverse sounds of Central America, displaying a remarkable blending of African, European, and Amerasian influences. (CAM114, $14.95)
Rough Guide Music China  •  Various Artists MUSIC •  2003 •  AUDIO CD A carefully chosen sampling of the diverse sounds of China, from the renowned ancient music of the qin to Cantonese opera to 21st century punk rock. (CHN376, $14.95)
Rough Guide Music Ethiopia  •  Various Artists MUSIC •  2004 •  AUDIO CD A carefully chosen sampling of the diverse sounds of Ethiopia. (ETP39, $14.95)
Rough Guide Music France  •  Various Artists MUSIC •  2003 •  AUDIO CD A carefully chosen sampling of the diverse sounds of France. Includes the nation-wide favorites of chanson and bal musette, as well regional styles (often sung in their own distinct dialects) and music influenced by the colonies of France's former empire. (FRN634, $14.95)
Rough Guide Music Greece  •  Various Artists MUSIC •  2001 •  AUDIO CD A carefully chosen sampling of the sounds of Greece, featuring its marvelous synthesis of Eastern and Western influences. Includes genres such as the passionate and tragic rembetika, the folk entechno, and laiko, Greek pop of the 1950s and 60s with Turkish roots. (GRE297, $14.95)
Rough Guide Music India  •  Various Artists MUSIC •  2002 •  AUDIO CD A collection of Indian music that is as colorful and varied as the land itself. Features Bollywood themes, regional music, and the beautifully mesmerizing melodies of traditional Indian folk. (IDA338, $14.95)
Rough Guide Music Indian Ocean  •  Various Artists MUSIC •  2002 •  AUDIO CD A carefully chosen sampling of the diverse sounds of the islands of the Indian Ocean. (EAF339, $14.95)
Rough Guide Music Irish Folk  •  Various Artists MUSIC •  1999 •  AUDIO CD A carefully chosen sampling of Irish folk songs. The CD includes rousing fiddle tunes and unaccompanied vocal ballads in the legendary "sean nos" style. (IRE194, $14.98)
Rough Guide Music Israel  •  Various Artists MUSIC •  2006 •  AUDIO CD A carefully chosen sampling of the diverse sounds of Israel. Israel's unique music blends European influences, traditional Yiddish and Russian folk songs, and the rhythms and melodies of traditional Palestinian and North African music. (ISR50, $14.95)
Rough Guide Music Italy  •  Various Artists MUSIC •  2000 •  AUDIO CD A carefully chosen sampling of the sounds of Italy, from the tenore singing of Sardinia to the tarantellas of Naples. (ITL781, $14.98)
Rough Guide Music Japan  •  Various Artists MUSIC •  1999 •  AUDIO CD A carefully chosen sampling of the diverse sounds of Japan, featuring such indigenous instruments as the stringed koto, the shakuhachi flute, and tako drums. (JPN216, $14.95)
Rough Guide Music Madagascar  •  Rough Guide World Music MUSIC •  2005 •  AUDIO CD A sampling of contemporary Malagasy music in the well-regarded Rough Guides series of World Music. (MAD42, $14.95)
Rough Guide Music Malaysia  •  Various Artists MUSIC •  2006 •  AUDIO CD A carefully chosen sampling of the diverse sounds of Malaysia. (MSA19, $14.95)
Rough Guide Music Mexico  •  Various Artists MUSIC •  2002 •  AUDIO CD A carefully chosen sampling of the diverse sounds of the islands of Mexico. Son, ranchera, new son jarocho, Mexican rock, mariachi, big band -- all reflect the vibrant spirit and passion of Mexico. (MEX177, $14.95)
Rough Guide Music Morocco  •  Rough Guide World Music MUSIC •  2004 •  AUDIO CD A well chosen sampling of the diverse sounds of Morocco. (MRC69, $14.95)
Rough Guide Music Nigeria & Ghana  •  Various Artists MUSIC •  2002 •  AUDIO CD A carefully chosen sampling of the diverse sounds of Nigeria and Ghana. Includes the unique styles Highlife, Fuji, and Afrobeat. (WAF97, $14.95)
Rough Guide Music Rio De Janiero  •  Rough Guide World Music MUSIC •  2005 •  AUDIO CD The vibrant and innovative music of Rio de Janeiro is as diverse as the city itself. This audio CD is bursting with the samba sounds of Carnaval and the groove of carioca, as well as an excellent sampling of other Brazilian beats. (BZL63, $14.95)
Rough Guide Music Russia  •  Various Artists MUSIC •  2002 •  AUDIO CD A carefully chosen sampling of the diverse sounds of Russia, including Cossack folk, Gypsy songs, and balalaikas performed by the Terem Quartet. (RUS314, $14.95)
Rough Guide Music Spain  •  Various Artists MUSIC •  2002 •  AUDIO CD A carefully chosen sampling of the diverse sounds of Spain. Includes flamenco, carnival music, and regional music of the Basque Country, Catalonia, Galicia, Andalusia and Mallorca. (SPN313, $14.95)
The Rough Guide Music Sudan  •  Various Artists MUSIC •  2005 •  AUDIO CD A carefully chosen sampling of the diverse sounds of Sudan, featuring trance drumming, hip hop, orchestral music, and Arabic love songs. (AFR179, $14.95)
Rough Guide Music Thailand  •  Various Artists MUSIC •  2003 •  AUDIO CD A carefully chosen sampling of the diverse sounds of Thailand. Includes the lukthung style from the central region, and the vibrant and pulsating morlam from the northeast region. (TLD75, $14.95)
Rough Guide Music Turkey  •  Various Artists MUSIC •  2003 •  AUDIO CD A carefully chosen sampling of the diverse sounds of Turkey, from bellydance music to gypsy music to modern pop. (TKY138, $14.95)
Rough Guide Music West African Gold  •  Rough Guide World Music MUSIC •  2006 •  AUDIO CD Subtitled "The big beat of West Africa, Joyous Sounds from a Golden Era, this authoritative compilation showcases the music produced in sub-Saharan West Africa from the late 1950s to the early 1980s, including bands such as Bembeya Jazz, the music of Salif Keita and Dexter Johnson & the International Band and Orchestra Baobab. (WAF100, $14.95)
Rough Guide Music Youssou N'dour & Etoile de Dakar  •  Youssou N'Dour MUSIC •  2002 •  AUDIO CD A guide to the music of the internationally acclaimed Senegalese singer Youssou N'Dour and his band Etoile de Dakar. (WAF98, $14.95)
Rough Guide Salsa Gold  •  Various Artists MUSIC •  2008 •  AUDIO CD (MEX241, $14.95)
Rough Guide South Africa Music  •  Various Artists MUSIC •  2006 •  AUDIO CD South Africa has produced a staggering range (and quantity) of recorded music dating back to the early 20th century, from gumboots worksongs and Zulu a capella to jazz and marabi, reggae and kwaito. To squeeze such a legacy into a 16-track anthology is no easy task, but World Music Network co-founder Phil Stanton has compiled a very fine introductory survey for the neophyte. This enhanced CD features excellent liner notes and other information and includes tracks from the likes of the incomparable Miriam Makeba, African reggae icon Lucky Dube, and the transcendent Ladysmith Black Mambazo, who have more than thirty gold records under their belts. (SAF227, $14.98)
Rough Guide Tango Music  •  Various Artists MUSIC •  2002 •  AUDIO CD It's been said that Argentina has two national anthems -- the official hymn and the tango. Forget the mannered ballroom-dancing image, tango is a real roots music: sometimes sleazy, sometimes elegant, but always sensuous, rhythmic and passionate. This Rough Guide gives you the full Tango treatment from Carlos Gardél to Astor Piazzolla. (ARG90, $14.98)
Rough Guide to Paris Cafe Music  •  Various Artists MUSIC •  2002 •  AUDIO CD A carefully chosen sampling of the diverse sounds of the renowned cafe culture of Paris. Includes the accordian-based bal musette, as well chanson, gypsy music, manouche, and rock and roll. (FRN633, $14.98)
Rough Guide to the Music of Senegal & Gambia  •  Various Artists MUSIC •  2000 •  AUDIO CD A carefully chosen sampling of the diverse sounds of these West African nations. Includes the celebrated artists Youssou N'Dour, Baaba Maal, Cheikh Lo, Tata Dinding Jobarteh and Ifang Bondi. (WAF96, $14.98)
The Rough Guide to the Music of the Sahara  •  Rough Guide World Music MUSIC •  2005 •  AUDIO CD A lively and haunting compilation of African music including Algeria, Mali and the Western Sahara. These diverse sounds include everything from desert rock and roll to Moorish melodies. (NAF45, $14.98)
Think Global: West Africa Unwired  •  John Armstrong MUSIC •  2008 •  AUDIO CD From the sumptuous koras (the West African harp) of Toumani Diabaté and Ballaké Sissoko to the acoustic guitar legends Baaba Maal and Mansour Seck, Think Global: West Africa Unwired presents some of the most beautiful classics from the acoustic West Africa repertoire. This CD showcases griots, musical giants, and rising stars who reveal the vitality of these timeless and exceptional songs. 67 minutes. (WAF127, $14.98)