I just got the CD's I bought on bidville. com. Am listening to one by Vusi Mahlasela called "Wisdom of Forgiveness."

He's got a gorgeous voice. While I prefer the quieter, more acoutsic cuts, the jazzier songs with a mix of contemporary and trad instruments are a lot of fun, too. So far, I like it very much.

I bought another one which I haven't listened to, yet, got all 5 today. Anyway, it is "Egypt: Echoes of the Nile, Aspects of Egyptian Music." I think I will really like it, sounds prety trad with songs like "Bell Announcinf Sunday Morning Mass," "Copic Wedding Dance and Song," "Sounds of the Mizmar" and there are 3 specifically listed folk songs: "Farewll Beloved," "Got Our Old Stuff," and "Folk song with Tambura: Nubian Girl."

Glad I went to the mail today!

kat