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The Tuku music of Oliver Mtukudzi
British classical guitarist John Williams
A Spanish classic from David Russell
The stunning and brash Arto Lindsay
One of two new CDs from Tom Waits
A great unknown from Dallas: Deadman
Rock and roll crooner Bryan Ferry

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Possibly Zimbabwe's most popular man, Oliver Mtukudzi has created a whole genre of music called Tuku.

Oliver Mtukudzi

Watch: Ndakuvara
from the CD Vhunze Moto (Putamayo World Music)

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Listen to a 2002 interview with Oliver Mtukudzi's CD from NPR's Morning Edition.

Listen to a 1999 interview with Oliver Mtukudzi from NPR's Weekend All Things Considered.

John Williams breaks from tradition on this recording, performing an African makossa on classical string guitar.

John Williams

Watch: Guitar Makossa
from the CD The Magic Box (Sony)

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Visit the official Web site for John Williams.

Born in Scotland, David Russell offers a fresh interpretation of one of the most widely-recorded classical guitar pieces from Spain, Recuerdos de la Alhambra.

David Russell

Watch: Recuerdos de la Alhambra
from the CD Reflections of Spain (Telarc)

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Listen to a review of this CD from NPR's All Things Considered.

Once the guitarist for the '70s new wave group, DNA, Arto Lindsay fuses the rhythms and melodies of several cultures to form a stunning and brash sound. This CD will be released on June 25th of 2002.

Arto Lindsay

Watch: You Decide
from the CD Invoke (Righteous Babe Records)

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With a career spanning nearly 40 years, Tom Waits straddles the line between the beautiful and grotesque with a rumbling, raspy voice singing tales of loners, losers, hobos and outlaws.

Tom Waits

Watch: All The World Is Green
from the CD Blood Money (Anti)

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Listen to an interview with Tom Waits from NPR's Fresh Air.

Listen to a review of this CD from NPR's All Things Considered.

Visit the official Web site for Tom Waits.

A great unknown from Dallas, Deadman's debut album is a dreamy blend of alt country and ambient trip hop.

Deadman

Watch: Ghost Story
from the CD Paramour (Wildcat Sky Music)

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Visit the official Deadman Web site.

Bryan Ferry joins his former Roxy Music partner, Brian Eno for this new tune with shades of the past.

Bryan Ferry

Watch: I Thought
from the CD Frantic (Virgin)

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Visit the official Web site for Bryan Ferry.

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