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A stellar collection

Joe Sixpack -- Slipcue.com | ...in Middle America | 08/27/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"To my ears, one of the best Rough Guide collections yet -- a mellow, beautiful, hypnotic set of Sufi "qawwali" religious vocals, secular-romantic "ghazal" songs, as well as some modern pop and tribal instrumental tunes. It all flows together quite well -- this disc is nicely programmed for continuous listening, and all the music on it is top-notch and captivating. Includes big-name artists such as singer Abida Parveen and the inevitable Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan entry, but also a slew of lesser-known, but no less talented other musicians. Highly recommended!"