Rainbow Arabia Signs to Kompakt, Preps LP for March

Twenty-first-century world music—that is, music that looks to, borrows from, and name-drops artists and genres from different parts of the globe—has frequently been met with discomfort and thorny arguments about appropriation and authenticity, although few have been sophisticated or productive. Recent targets include: Vampire Weekend, Gang Gang Dance, Fool's Gold, or Brooklyn duo Tanlines. read more

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