...Out of Africa and Around the World, performed by Denis Azabagic, guitar (Cedille Records). Every culture has stringed instruments that are cousin to the guitar: the balalaika, say, or the zither. This quirky, often sweet contemporary music approaches classical guitar from cultures not often associated with it. Vojislav Ivanovic is a Slavic composer, and Atanas Ourkouzounov’s set of variations is based on a Bulgarian folk song. It’s a change from the Spanish-inspired pieces we associate with the guitar. It is also extraordinarily listenable. The world premiere performance of “Cafe Pieces,” by Vojislav Ivanovic, a Slavic guitarist and composer, are especially appealing. His “Funny Valse” sounds like a circus waltz, and a tango pays homage to Astor Piazzolla. “Nostalgia” is lovely...