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Contemporary and classical tracks from around the world with Mark Coles.

Mark Coles has a lifelong passion for world music. Each week he uses his extensive knowledge to present the best contemporary music from across the globe.

Mark Coles has a lifelong passion for world music. Each week he uses his extensive knowledge to present the best contemporary music from across the globe. 

Whether he's on location, choosing music on one theme, speaking to a high-profile studio guest, or simply picking the best tracks, Mark provides half an hour of amazing music and background information.

World Of Music: 30/10/2010

30/10/2010

BBC World Service - World Of Music, 30/10/2010

This week, Mark goes all weird on us with experimental world music.

This week, Latin/African big band crossover, American rock bands and Chinese stars, a musical gem from 1960s Nigeria, Balkan beat disco and remixing Congolese thumb piano.

This week, Mark goes all weird on us; experimental world music; Latin/African big band crossover, American rock bands teaming up with Chinese stars, a lost musical gem from 1960s Nigeria about a prostitute, Balkan beat disco from Slovenia and a fusion of alternative rock and electronica artists remixing Congolese thumb piano. Get ready to have your mind blown!

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