Th!nk globally, groove locally.Forget Christmas carols A Christmas carol is a carol whose lyrics center on the theme of Christmas or that has become associated with the Christmas season even though its lyrics may not specifically refer to Christmas. Both types of Christmas carols are included in this list. ... the World Music Network has a new label, Think Global, which aims to "combine the ideals of reducing poverty, defending human rights and protecting the environment." The label has partnered with Amnesty International Amnesty International (AI,) human-rights organization founded in 1961 by Englishman Peter Benenson; it campaigns internationally against the detention of prisoners of conscience, for the fair trial of political prisoners, to abolish the death penalty and torture of and Oxfam to produce its first two releases. West Africa West Africa A region of western Africa between the Sahara Desert and the Gulf of Guinea. It was largely controlled by colonial powers until the 20th century. West African adj. & n. Unwired is an excellent compilation of West African music often using traditional acoustic instruments to play both new compositions and ancient harmonies. The percussion and rhythm in this album will have your feet and hips up and dancing. Another compilation, Bellydance, presents musicians from Egypt, Lebanon, Turkey, Syria and Morocco who each bring their own cultural style to the music. ($18.75; album CD cases are 100 percent recycled material.) CONTACT: Riverboat riv·er·boat n. A boat suitable for use on a river. Records/World Music Network, (011)44-020-7498-5252, www .worldmusic.net. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] |
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