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Tango may have started in South America but it has a following, and local flavours, all over the world. Trio Obscur brings a Central European mix of precision and decadence to the tradition. A bit further East, enigmatic duo Dva continues to confound expectations: their previous track on Charlie’s playlist took us to the vicinity of Greenland, this week we are transported to Latvia… or perhaps not.

A real rarity next: Omar Souleyman is a Syrian singer, much in demand for weddings and other celebrations. But the hundreds of cassettes which he has produced are seldom found beyond the country’s borders: cue intrepid American sound collectors calling themselves Sublime Frequencies.

The sound of Odadewethu immediately conjures up warm images of South Africa and at home their albums reach gold and platinum status. But will their most recent release be a passport to a wider recognition? Plus another chance to hear Puerto Rican band Calle 13 teaming up with popular Panamanian singer turned politician.

Tracks played in this week's programme:

Country: Germany
Title: Million Tango
Artist: Trio Obscur
CD Title: Eclairage Intime
Label: Oriente
Cat. Number: RIEN CD 32

Country: Czech Republic
Title: Vals Liepája
Artist: DVA
CD Title: Fonok
Label: Indies Scope
Cat. Number: MAM435-2

Country: Syria
Title: Atabat
Artist: Omar Souleyman
CD Title: Highway to Hassake
Label: Sublime Frequencies
Cat. Number: SF 031

Country: South Africa
Title: Sengizokufa
Artist: Odadewethu
CD Title: Kuyoxaban' Amadoda
Label: Gallo
Cat. Number: 505 1865 1745-5-4

Country: Puerto Rico/Panama
Title: La Perla, feat Ruben Blades
Artist: Calle 13
CD Title: Los De Atras Vienen Conmigo
Label: Sony BMG
Cat. Number: 8869 736801 2

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