Released 28 September 1999 Release date 28 September 1999 | Length 77:28 | |
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The Rough Guide to World Roots is a world music compilation album originally released in 1999. Part of the World Music Network Rough Guides series, the album gives broad coverage to global folk and roots revival music.
Contents
Five of the fourteen tracks come from The Americas (Ecuador, Cuba [2], USA, & Brazil), three from Asia (Uzbekistan, Indonesia, Pakistan), three from Europe (Belgium, Italy, Hungary), and three from Africa (South Africa & Senegal [2]). The compilation was produced by Phil Stanton, co-founder of the World Music Network.
Critical reception
Writing for AllMusic, Heather Phares claimed the album "delivers what its title promises", calling it a "solid grounding" in world roots music.
Songs
1Schoch Va GadoYulduz Usmonova6:48
2MarifnaashNatacha Atlas4:46
3Yehlisan'umoya Ma-AfrikaBusi Mhlongo5:26