Rhythm of the River showcases a range of musical gems from World Music Network's artist label Riverboat Records. Formed in 1989, Riverboat Records is a pioneering world music label, home to many leading artists including Guinean legend Mory Kanté – the first African artist to sell a million singles, Cuba's leading son band Sierra Maestra and Calcutta's sublime Debashish Bhattacharya. Recent signings include renowned Cameroonian artist Sally Nyolo as well as Benjamin Escoriza - the unforgettable voice of Radio Tarifa.