Explores the mix of Spanish and West African sounds. 18 tracks, 63:44 mins, UK.

2002 CD

A selection of music from across the Caribbean countries of Barbados, Haiti, Martinique and Jamaica, 10 tracks, USA. PUTUMAYO WORLD MUSIC.

Haiti's African heritage, Dominican merengue, Cuban son, American jazz, soul and funk all make their mark in this musical brew compiled by BBC's Andy Kershaw. 15 tracks, 77:18 mins, UK.

An eclectic collection of songs by women singers from hot Southern countries recorded mostly during the 1930s. Compiled by Robert Crumb from old 78 rpm records these songs represent lost treasures of pre digital and electronic music from countries as diverse as Mexico, Greece, East Africa, Madagascar, Vietnam and Tahiti. Includes an eight page booklet with information about the singers that Crumb was able to unearth and illustrations by him. 24 tracks, 69:26 mins, SWITZERLAND. KEIN AND ABER RECORD,

2003 CD

Enhanced CD with a bonus data track with information from Rough Guides on travel and the music of Jamaica. Musically covers 60s ska and rocksteady as well as 70s and 80s roots reggae. Booklet contains information on featured artists. 20 tracks, 66:22 mins, UK.

A compilation of songs from the Congo, Cameroon, Martinique, Peru, Cuba, Brazil and Guinea Buissau. Includes the artists Susheela Raman, Ozomatli, Dobet Gnahore, and Toto Bona Lokua. 12 tracks, 48:02 mins, USA. PUTUMAYO WORLD MUSIC.

Uplifting songs from Latin America and Africa. Includes songs by the artists Thomas Mapfumo, Ayub Ogada, Ricardo Lemvo and Samite. 12 tracks, 51:47 mins, USA. PUTUMAYO WORLD MUSIC.

A collection of world music from the coffee lands, from Angola to Brazil and Ethiopia to Mexico. Includes tracks by the artists Gigi, Denis Tshibayi, Mario Rui Silva and Kali. 11 tracks, 45:16 mins, USA. PUTUMAYO WORLD MUSIC.

2001 CD

A collection of music from Asia's tea lands. 10 tracks, 38:49 mins, USA. PUTUMAYO WORLD MUSIC.

2000 CD

A listener's guide to reggae, revealing the rich historical development of the music worldwide, with in depth discussions of the carnival traditions in the Caribbean, performers, producers and early single releases. 2700 recordings reviewed and rated. Index, b/w illus, 532pp, USA. BACKBEAT BOOKS. 0879306556

All the classics of Reggae. Serves as an introduction to some of the highlights ofthe genre and to its most famous characters. 18 tracks, UK.

Volume two covers Asia, North & South America, the Pacific and the Caribbean and provides information on background, varieties of musical styles and instruments, the musicians themselves and their CDs. Arranged by country, this volume is endlessly fascinating and informative. Illustrated with b/w photographs. Index, maps, x, 704pp, UK. ROUGH GUIDES.

2000 1858286360 Paperback

An album of global party tracks featuring dance music, electronica, R&B and more. Includes the bands Rouge Rouge from France, Zap Mama from the Congo, and Issa Bagayoyo from Mali. 10 tracks, 44:15 mins, USA. PUTUMAYO WORLD MUSIC.

An introduction to the styles, genres and musicians of world music with a complete list of key recordings, videos, websites and books. Organised by region and then A Z by country. Index, bib, gloss, xvi, 404pp, UK. ROUTLEDGE, 0415968011

introduces students to the diversity of musical expression around the world. Written for those with no background in music notation or theory, the book is modelled on a series of guided trips around the musical world. Includes a chapter on Sub-Saharan Africa. BNS, 496pp, UK. ROUTLEDGE.

Very Short Introductions are a series of books written by experts in their field, offering an accessible introduction to a new subject. This book offers an exploration of the history and development of music throughout the world, looking at regional differences and cross cultural impact. Other topics include colonialism, the globalisation of world music and the music industry. Includes guides for further listening and further reading. Index, refs, maps, b/w illus, 178pp, UK. OXFORD UNIV PRESS.

A compilation of reggae tracks from across the globe. Includes songs by Intik from Algeria, Ale Muniz from Brazil, Kaissa from Cameroon Maria de Barros from Cape Verde. 12 tracks, 54:15 mins, USA . PUTUMAYO WORLD MUSIC,