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Contemporary and classic tracks from around the world. Playlist at bbcworldservice.com

World Music has its superstars and sometimes they break through the musical prejudice to become international best sellers. This week Charlie plays some of the tunes that launched their creators to wider fame and acclaim.

Gilberto Gil from Brazil, Ofra Haza from Israel, Super Mazembe from Congo/Kenya, Romanian band Taraf de Ha茂douks and Amr Diab from Egypt. They're all artists who achieved substantial fame beyond their usual audience, if you tune in you'll hear why.

Gilberto Gil photo by Priscila Casaes Franco.

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Mon 22 Feb 2010 03:32GMT
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Music Played

  • Amr Diab

    Ya Nour El Ein

    Egypt

    • Rough Guide to Latin-Arabia.
    • World Music Network.
    • RGNET1175CD.

  • Gilberto Gil

    Toda Menina Baiana

    Brazil

    • The Definitive.
    • Warner.
    • 09274 1279 2.

  • Taraf de Ha茂douks

    Balada Conducatorolui

    Romania

    • Musique des Tziganes de Roumanie.
    • Crammed World.
    • CRAW 2 CD.

  • Ofra Haza

    Im Nin' Alu

    Israel

    • Yemenite Songs.
    • Globestyle.
    • CDORB 006.

  • Orchestra Super Mazembe

    Shauri Yako

    Congo/Kenya

    • Giants of East Africa.
    • Earthworks.
    • STEW45CD.

Broadcasts

  • Sat 20 Feb 2010 23:32GMT
    成人快手 World Service Online
  • Sun 21 Feb 2010 14:32GMT
    成人快手 World Service Online
  • Mon 22 Feb 2010 03:32GMT
    成人快手 World Service Online