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Ever hear of a band where the members never met each other? Last July I enjoyed intoducing you to Blogswara, the online music group started by bloggers who meet up on the Internet and not in a studio. Their first album led me to say, "You might be thinking that this is what would have happened if Ravi Shankar moved to California, met Ottmar Liebert, and got a band."

Wednesday, Blogswara released its second album, and the folks over there were kind enough to stop over and tip me about it. Not only has this timely tip saved me from being sucked into the vortex of political commentary, I've actually been listening and enjoying myself.

This time around, Blogswara has a new sound, more World to my ears, but very compelling. Just click here and you'll be listening right away.

Think I'm going commercial and trying to sell you something? Hey, what do you take me for anyway? This is all free listening and free download for your ipod or hard drive--there's nothing to buy, and if you want a CD you'll have to make it yourself and print out the album cover. How's that for a homemade Christmas present 21st century style?