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Ways of the World

American old-time fiddle tunes and songs with harmonica and banjo ace Joel Bernstein and Keith Murphy on guitar and vocals.

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Freshet

Nordic and Latin music meet in this CD recorded in Helsinki in 2004. Finnish musicians Petri Hakala (mandolin) and Tapani Varis (bass, overtone flute) join Ruthie and guitarist John Miller in a quartet that plays everything from bossa novas to Finnish polskas.

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The Early Years

The American Cafe Orchestra with Danish guitarist Morten Alfred Høirup, bassist Anders Hofset and guests. An eclectic mix of fiddle tunes backed by a swinging rhythm section, recorded in Denmark and Sweden.

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Noches de Fiesta

Brilliant guitarist and composer John Miller joins Ruthie for a Latin-flavored album. Waltzes, Brazilian choros, a tango and more...

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Rue Balkan

Traditional songs and instrumentals from the Balkans, France and Finland, with vocalist and accordionist Ruth Hunter and guests Christos Govetas on clarinet, vocals and percussion, Reuben Radding on bass, and Forrest Gibson on guitar.

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Festival Rouge

Rouge's second album, with jazz accordionist Steve Rice. Songs of Charles Trenet, Henri Salvador, Piaf, Piazzolla, originals, and more.

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Hummingbird

Vermont accordionist Jeremiah McLane joins Ruthie for a duo album featuring French dance music and original tunes by both musicians.

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La Terre de Nos Desirs

French cabaret music with Rouge featuring chanteuse Janet Rayor with Laurie Andres on accordion, John Miller on guitar, and Ruthie on violin. Classic songs from Edith Piaf to Jaques Brel.

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Goodnight Marc Chagall

Jeremiah McLane leads the 6-piece band Le Bon Vent in a mix of traditional French songs, dance tunes and originals.

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Dogie Music

Cowboy music with Skip Gorman and the Waddie Pals - lonesome ballads, love songs, and old-time fiddle tunes.