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LA
CANTINA by Lila Downs
Lila
focuses intently on the rich and familiar repertoire of Mexico’s
beloved ranchera songs.
Rancheras are ballads usually tackling heartbreak, loneliness, love and
longing – songs typically sung in local cantinas throughout Mexico.
Rounding out the sounds on the record is five-time Grammy winner Flaco
Jimenez on accordion.
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MUSIC FOR CROCODILES
by Susheela Raman
South Indian melodies transmute into sublime
English love songs, 18th century Tamil lyrics unfold over hypnotic, funky
grooves — everything converges and intermingles, solidly delivering on the
promise of Susheela Raman’s previous two critically-acclaimed albums. This
strikingly soulful third album marks a coming of age for Raman as a
British artist of real note, drawing on her heritage but making bold
strides in distinctly original directions.ï Click
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ZAMBRA
by Willie and Lobo
‘Zambra’ is a Gypsy word meaning a gathering of musical merriment
and it is also a dance done by the women of Spain.
Willie and Lobo
create this atmosphere with a super tenth career album featuring
their signature sound of Gypsy Boogaloo violin and flamenco
guitar. Produced and co-written with featured songs and
performances by famed trumpeter
Rick Braun,
ZAMBRA marks their fifth creative collaboration together.ï Click
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2-CD
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THE
ULTIMATE JESSE COOK by Jesse Cook * 2-CD Set
Capturing all the fire of Cook’s most popular hits from
his 6 albums on two, specially-priced CDs.ï Click
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CEMETERIES & DESIRE
by
Juan-Carlos Formell
Expect the unexpected from Cuban music rebel Juan-Carlos Formell, whose
lyrical songwriting has been hailed as “the magical realism of music.” A
virtuoso on guitar and bass, Formell’s use of progressive rhythms and
harmonies goes beyond the parameters of commercial Latin music.
Recorded at the celebrated Piety Street studio, CEMETERIES & DESIRE
was inspired by a sojourn in New Orleans.
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Flora's
Song
by
Flora Purim
Purim’s close connection to the music pervades all aspects of the new
album, including the choice of musicians. “The musicians were chosen with
the same care as one would choose a craftsman to construct the navigation
instruments of a ship,” she muses. Some choices renewed old friendships –
FLORA’S SONG sees the chanteuse re-team with keyboardist George Duke –
while others forged new musical friendships, notably with steel drum
phenom and co-founder of the Caribbean Jazz Project, Andy Narell.
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THE LAMA CHANTS
by Lama Gyurme &
Jean-Philippe
Rykiel
Originally released in 1994 on Sony
Classical, THE LAMA’S CHANTS became a legendary milestone of sacred chant
recording, achieving gold status in many countries. It was the first collaboration between the
Lama — who was bestowed the title Ouzme, Master of Music, in his
early days of monastic training in Bhutan — and the blind French pianist
Jean-Philippe Rykiel.
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DAKSHINA
by
Deva Premal
Deva Premal’s music is
driven by a simple yet elegant vision: “Everybody with a voice can
sing, and everyone with a breath in their body can experience their
divinity...we share with others the healing power of music, and the
bliss that it brings.”
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DANÇA MA MI by
Maria de Barros
Charismatic chanteuse Maria De Barros
offers a second album, brimming with the island spirit and joie de
vivre of Cabo Verde. Continuing on traditional paths with bluesy
mornas and salsa-like coladeiras, she also introduces the
fresh, meringue-like rhythms of the funana — driven by the ferro,
a metallic instrument played with a spoon.
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ULTIMATE COLLECTION VOL. 2
by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
These songs, recorded
between 1983 and 1984, allow an audio glimpse of the younger Nusrat in original
and characteristically innovative versions, confirming his exceptional
ability to captivate us body and soul. No admirer of Nusrat can afford to
be without these newly-unearthed early sessions.
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ULTIMATE COLLECTION VOL. 1
by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Astounding voice did not
emerge from nowhere, and these newly-unearthed archival recordings
celebrate the extraordinary singer’s early mastery, rarely heard
and until now nearly impossible to find.
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LIVE!!! |
MONTREAL
by Jesse Cook
Capturing
the fire of his jaw-dropping live shows, Juno Award-winning rumba
flamenco master Jesse Cook issues his first-ever live album,
MONTRÉAL. Recorded at the Métropolis Theater during Le Festival
International de Jazz de Montréal.
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THE ART OF Amália
Rodrigues Vol. 2
by Amália Rodrigues
Quickly becoming the
unrivaled queen of Fado, this striking, charismatic woman's smoky
and intensely emotional voice carried this passionately soulful repertoire onstage in concert
halls and onto movie screens worldwide. She was unquestionably her
country's greatest musical ambassador of all time — and long after her
retirement from the public stage, her legacy continues to drive the
central identity of Fado itself.
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GREATEST HITS
by Brenda Fassie
Dubbed The Madonna of the Townships, Brenda Fassie
became an icon in her native South Africa and one of the country's most
popular singers ever. From humble beginnings in the township of Langa,
Cape Town, the 19-year-old Fassie first burst into the limelight in 1983
with the hit Weekend Special which became the fastest-selling
record of its time in South Africa. Over the next 20 years, her many hits
established Fassie as one of Africa's biggest stars ever. In 1998, Fassie
released her blockbuster album MEMEZA and was followed by a string of
multi-platinum successes.ï Click
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LAST
TANGO IN RIO by Gabriela Anders
Argentinean
jazz chanteuse Gabriela Anders returns to her homeland for
inspiration and flavoring, as she covers some of the jazz classics
made famous by Billie Holiday — including God Bless The Child and others. “Her work has
meant so much to me,” says Anders. “No one could sing these beautiful
songs better than she did, so I tried a different take by bringing to them
a little bit of South America.”
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ONE BLOOD /
UNA SANGRE
by Lila Downs
This
long-awaited new album weaves the hearts of her ancestral cultures
in songs from both Mexico's Hispanic and native Indian traditions,
as well as songs sung in English, with fresh rhythmic arrangements
framing her remarkable voice.
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FEAST OF SILENCE by VAS
Their first album in three years, with a wider array of vocal
stylings in evidence than on any of their three earlier Vas albums
— incorporating Indian, Middle Eastern, Eastern European and, for
the first time, songs with English lyrics. They have also
broadened their instrumentation, incorporating guitar and bass and
other elements into their signature blend of multi-ethnic
percussion, cello, and bansuri flute.
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VOICES FROM TARA by Kelsang Chukie
Tethong
Kelsang Chukie Tethong formed the group Gang Chenpa with her
sister Namgyal Lhamo and the itinerant singer Tobden Tyamtso, who they met
during the filming of Seven Years In Tibet. Their music appears
extensively in the film and that collaboration cemented a commitment to
preserve the vitality of true Tibetan folk music - love songs, mountain
songs, songs that people used to sing while working in the field or in
their workshops...a song tradition that is vanishing from their exiled
culture, and from the world.ï Click
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Global Rhythm Magazine presents
PLANET
BUZZ
This PLANET BUZZ
compilation is a uniquely sequenced
collection of the best international artists from New York City,
Nigeria, Lebanon, Algeria, Argentina, Brazil, Spain, Pakistan,
Uzbekistan, France and the US. Get buzzed.ï Click
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Global Rhythm Magazine presents
EDGE
OF THE WORLD
This EDGE OF THE
WORLD compilation is a uniquely sequenced
collection of the best international artists from London, Brazil,
Germany, Brooklyn, Mexico City, Cameroon, India, Spain, China and the
US.ï Click
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IN
ALL THINGS by Leahy
Influenced by Celtic, country,
classical, folk, and pop music, this sensational band returns with
a powerhouse album. Their first new CD in two years, IN ALL THINGS
plays to the band's strengths: traditional jigs, reels, and tunes
mixed with brilliant originals.ï Click
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HEALING SESSION by Babatunde Olatunje
Recorded in
1992 – at the height of his powers – here is the first
posthumous release of Olatunji’s work. Featuring all
the key members of his renowned Drums of Passion ensemble, it offers
traditional chants and drumming from his native Yoruban culture, intended
for healing and guided meditation. These honor and invoke the Yoruban
gods, the potent backbone of the healing and trance rituals of voodoo,
Santeria, and candomble traditions in the
New World.
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MY DESTINY
by Oscar Lopez
Oscar Lopez’s Latin guitar groove has made him
a stand-out on the world music scene. He captures the sound and feel of his live performances with an
intimate, acoustic set on MY DESTINY. Guitar, bass, and a wide array of
percussion sizzle together on tunes brimming with emotion and brilliant
artistry.
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LIFE AFTER THAT Airto
Moreira
LIFE AFTER THAT is an
adventure into Airto’s signature brand of Brazilian-inspired grooves.
Unbelievably complex rhythms and a wild array of percussion, voice and
other instruments make LIFE AFTER THAT an amazing testament to his
endless genius.ï Click
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ENCANTAMENTO Mafalda Arnauth
Mafalda Arnauth has established herself as one of the Portuguese Fado’s
greatest young voices and interpreters. She not only
interprets classics with a voice of rare depth – and a spirituality that
calls for silence all around – but also refreshes Fado itself with a
splendor of fine original repertoire.
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LA
SANDUNGA Lila Downs
LA SANDUNGA is Lila’s extraordinary debut album, which she released
independently in 1997. Featuring interpretations of Oaxacan traditional
songs, boleros, and rancheras, as well as her own compositions, this first
expression of her very original vision evokes a rich past while at the
same time ushering a vibrant new contemporary voice onto the world stage.ï Click
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NHA MUNDO
Maria de Barros
On this extraordinary
debut album, Maria de Barros gives traditional Cabo Verdean music
a sensuous, effervescently fresh interpretation, with plaintive
mornas, coladeiras, and rhythmic, upbeat boleros and sambas
drenched as deeply by her rich, soulful voice as her islands are
by the sun and sea.
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BEST
OF ALTAN: The Songs
Featuring Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh's beguiling voice, THE BEST OF
ALTAN: The Songs brings together Altan’s fan-favorite vocal hits
for the first time on one extraordinary collection — ranging
dynamically from the most sensitive and touching old Irish songs
to hard-hitting reels and jigs.
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ARABESQUE
Jane Birkin
ARABESQUE, recorded live in France in 2002, is a loving tribute to the
late Serge Gainsbourg and his music, loaded with superbly arch nuance and
accented by sultry counterpoints of North African Arabic vocals and
instrumentation, to introduce his legacy to new, younger listeners
everywhere.ï Click
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FADO Exquisite
Passion
A collection of Portugal's rich vocal
tradition entwined with a culturally diverse history, songs are
delivered from deep in the heart and soul that tell unforgettable
stories of love, loss and regret.
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EASTERN ODYSSEY
Specially-priced 2-CD
set
For centuries,
musicians have incorporated elements of Eastern musicinto Western
music - from exotic rhythms, rich melodic lines, to a fascinating
array of instrumentation, creating an intense fusion of culture
and sound. Narada’s top world music artists perform music
inspired by and infused with the sounds of the Middle East to the
Subcontinent.
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NOMAD
by
Jesse Cook
The
highly-anticipated new album from this guitar sensation!
Seamlessly fusing flamenco guitar with the sounds of the Middle
East, the Subcontinent, and beyond, Cook creates an epic album
that may be hailed as his best and most personal to date.ï Click
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WORLD 2003
Following up his acclaimed
WORLD 2002
compilation, veteran BBC world music DJ Charlie Gillett has
collected some of today’s most innovative new music from around
the planet for this outstanding new double album.
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BEST OF NARADA NEW FLAMENCO GUITAR
With cutting-edge collections brimming with
amazing artist performances, Narada unleashed the smoldering passion of
New Flamenco and placed it firmly on the world music map.
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COMPILASIAN: The World of Indipop
An historic archive of
tracks by world music icon Sheila Chandra, Monsoon, The Ganges
Orchestra, and others chronicling Indipop's groundbreaking work in
the development of "world music."ï
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LOVE TRAP by
Susheela Raman
Backed by an astonishing band that's a
veritable "who's who" of world music - and covering songs by
Joan Armatrading and Ethiopian legend Mahmoud Ahmed alongside ones based
in the Tamil tradition - Susheela Raman fine tunes her unique brand of sultry,
evocative East/West fusion that has dazzled her audiences around the
world.ï Click
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NEW LATIN XPRESS
This is a new era of Latin music; a time of incredible creativity flowing from the streets and studios of Mexico City, Buenos Aires, New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Havana, São Paulo, and Barcelona. The sounds are progressive hybrids of hip hop, rock, reggae, dance, house,
electronica, ska, and roots — all in a distinct Latin idiom. These artists cut through the stereotypical with vibrant new explorations in music.ï Click
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SOS PLANET EARTH
Peter
Gabriel, I Muvrini & Sting, Youssou N’Dour, Bebel Gilberto, and
many more have
joined forces for an extraordinary musical event. SOS PLANET EARTH
unites artists from five continents to call attention to the dire
straits facing our planet Earth.
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HOMECOOKING
by
Tony Allen
Allen is at
world music’s cutting-edge, fusing Afrobeat with funk, rock, and
hip hop. HOMECOOKING offers polyrhythmic food for the soul.
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BEST OF NARADA WORLD 2-CD SET
World music has experienced an
unprecedented rise in popularity — from Cuban, to Asian, to
Celtic, our musical boundaries have broadened to encompass diverse
styles and instrumentation from around the globe.
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THE INDIPOP
RETROSPECTIVE
by
Sheila Chandra
These innovative recordings reveal Chandra as a pioneer of the British Indipop music scene and — nearly 20 years later — still ahead of her time.
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AFRICAN XPRESS by
Various Artists
on Shakti
This is a
celebration of the West African musical tradition - upbeat and
extremely rhythmic - and its impact on modern music. This is
artists expressing respect for the foundations of afrobeat, funk,
jazz, soul, and dance laid down by innovators Fela Kuti and Africa
'70.ï Click
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MAÑANA
by Willie & Lobo
From dreamy days on Mexican and Hawaiian
beaches, to a seductive flamenco dance in the hills of Sacromonte, and a faraway Arabian caravan, Willie and Lobo invite us to experience the world around us through the sounds of their Gypsy violin and guitar.
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EAST TO WEST
by Baka Beyond
All rhythms 100% natural. The original African-Celtic crossover band
returns with a joyful noise, as players from Europe's Celtic fringes and
west Africa create one of the most original world fusions anywhere. Led by
Outback co-founder Martin Cradick.
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BUENOS
AIRES CAFE
by Various Artists
BUENOS AIRES CAFÉ captures the fire and
thwarted passion of true Argentinian tango, encompassing its finest
orchestral works from the 1940s through the present on a single recording
- performed by the legendary Astor Piazzolla, Osvaldo Pugliese, Anibal
Troilo, Mariano Mores, and more.ï Click
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KASSI
KASSE by Kasse Mady Diabate
Kasse Mady Diabate is one of the most cherished singers in Mali, known for his profound knowledge of Mali's deepest oral and musical traditions, for his ability to adapt these traditions into a modern context, and for the sheer beauty and ethereal quality of his tenor voice.ï Click
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SPEAK
NO EVIL by Flora Purim
Long
reign the queen of Brazilian jazz! Flora Purim's voice, as
seductive and playful as ever, lends that special Brazilian flair
to tunes by Cole Porter, George & Ira Gershwin, Wayne Shorter, and
others, backed by a wicked percussion section leady by the
legendary Airto Moreira.ï Click
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Claude Challe presents: NEAR EASTERN LOUNGE from The R.E.G.
Project
From the
creator of the Buddha Bar I and II comes the next wave of global
lounge. The R.E.G. Project - 3 Beirut DJs who craft the coolest
chillout music with their own interpretation of Arabic classics.
The R.E.G. Project is the much-hyped new group consisting of three
young men who are determined to make a splash with their unique
blend of Eastern melodies and global beats.ï Click
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MONDO
BEAT 2
by Various Artists
The master drummers featured on MONDO BEAT 2 have dedicated their lives
and work to the art of percussion. Mickey Hart, Greg Ellis, Airto Moreira,
Charlie Watts & John Keltner and other masters from around the world
create an organic, rhythmic experience that moves body, mind, and spirit.ï Click
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FLASHBACK
by Oscar
Lopez
He
dazzles the ear and touches the heart with his stunning technique
and soulful intensity with a passionate collection of tunes from
many of his top-selling albums. Includes a preview track from his
new album coming in 2003!
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WORLD
2002 by
Various Artists
Compiled by the famed
BBC DJ, Charlie Gillett.
"The
selections on WORLD 2002 were guided by responses from listeners
to my weekly radio shows on BBC London and the World Service, and
reflect a wide pool of influences and sources...This
album includes some of the most famous names in world music and
introduces tracks from the debut albums by several gifted
newcomers. "
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DUST
DEVILS by Dr. Didg on
Shakti
A
boundary-crossing, genre-bending world dance party. Dr.
Didg is one-of-a-kind, combining multi-layered, hypnotic
electronics with primitive sounds of the didgeridoo.
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UNFOLDING
by Axiom of
Choice
Progressive Persian
music of a trans-global scale. Quarter-tone guitar, saz, duduk,
clarinet, electric cello, ney, kamancheh, percussion, and
exquisite Persian vocals color a sophisticated palette of
compositions and a lush landscape of sounds.
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PORTALS
OF GRACE by
Azam Ali
Innovative
interpretations of medieval sacred and love songs, masterfully
weaving traditional European period instruments — hurdy-gurdy,
rebec, and vielle — with the rich vocal ornamentation and
instruments of Azam Ali's Middle Eastern heritage.
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PEPISITO
REYES
A stunning solo
debut album from the master of the Cuban piano, Pepesito Reyes
introduces a brilliant collection of danzón — the elegant dance
music which swept the 1920s Cuban music scene from Havana to New
York.
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MONDO
RAMA by
Jai Uttal
Experience bliss! Jai
Uttal's eclectic East-meets-West music embraces a rich variety of
cultures and traditions. Intrigued by ancient music, Uttal learned
his craft from India's National Living Treasure, Ali Akbar Khan.
Embracing Kirtan and Hindu dance, reggae, Motown, and Beatles'
rock, Uttal creates a sacred, visionary chant in a Western groove.
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LA
MUSICA DE BALDEMAR HUERTA by
Freddy Fender
on
Back
Porch Records
Everyone has heard his music.
Everyone has heard his name. Freddy Fender is a living legend.
On LA MUSICA DE BALDEMAR HUERTA, Fender re-visits songs from his
youth heard in his Rio Grande valley hometown of San Benito, Texas
- Tejano, conjunto, and rambunctious Tex-Mex which formed
the basis for Fender's amazing career.
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THE
STRUGGLE by
Sheila Chandra
Originally released in 1985, world music legend Sheila Chandra
further developed her vocal styles as well as improvised with blues and akar
styles (intricate Indian vocals sung to an ‘ah’ sound). Visit
Sheila's web site www.sheilachandra.com
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KALA RUPA
by Greg Ellis
On his solo debut,
Greg Ellis has fully realized his passion for Indian and Middle
Eastern percussion. The music on KALA RUPA was composed around the
rhythm rather than the melody, allowing the tonal and emotional
center for each piece to be established by the percussion and
rhythm. Instrumentation includes bansuri flute, kamancheh,
and voice.
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BORDER
by
Lila Downs
BORDER, forges a bridge
between cultures and time. It's a collection of stirring songs
inspired by border life, the plight of migrant workers, and the
hardships endured by indigenous peoples. Accompanied by
pre-Colombian and Mexican folk instruments, Downs infuses jazz, gospel,
and hip hop influences into traditional cumbias, creating
powerful music in any language.
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TORTILLA
SOUP by Various Artists
The feature film soundtrack sizzles with hot Latin and world music flavors including a previously
unreleased track from diva Lila
Downs.
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A
BUENA VISTA by Soneros De Verdad
Vibrant music from the Havana
quarter, Buena Vista, has earned unprecedented international
acclaim. With a stellar gathering of Cuban musicians from
the famed Havana barrio and alums from the Afro Cuban All Stars, A
BUENA VISTA continues the celebration of the rich son and bolero
Cuban music traditions.
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SALT
RAIN by
Susheela Raman ***GOLD RECORD - France!***
A singer
born in the U.K. to South Indian parents, Susheela Raman's bold
and sensuous voice weaves the music of India with sounds from her
Western upbringing, celebrating the collision of European,
African, and Asian musical cultures. Empowered by her Indian
classical training but not limited by it, Susheela maps out a new
musical landscape of intense beauty and invention.
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THIS
SENTENCE IS TRUE by Sheila
Chandra on Shakti
A daring vocal experimentation, "THIS SENTENCE IS TRUE"
re-affirms Sheila Chandra's place at the cutting-edge of her art.
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ARMANDO'S
FIRE by Oscar Lopez
***Juno Award
Winner***
Great talent cannot be contained.
So it is with Oscar Lopez - he is nonstop, relentless and
impossible to resist. How Lopez performs is how he feels
about the music. "I know a lot of people use the word,
but passion is what I feel when I play. Everything is
in the heat of the moment."
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Rey
de la Rumba by Peret
As
one of Spain's most popular and innovative artists, Peret made
rumba a national sensation in the '70s and has continued to keep
the genre alive with his unforgettable performances and hit
records. Peret performs with some of the hottest acts today
including Sergent Garcia and David Byrne.
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Guitarra
Romantica by José Luis
Encinas
GUITARRA
ROMÁNTICA features his most romantic melodies, backed by
acoustic and ambient instrumention. His artistry beautifully
expresses the deep emotions of love and passion - his guitar
becomes their voice on GUITARRA ROMÁNTICA.
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BUDDAH'S
DREAM
by
Riley Lee
Inspired by the story of Buddha's
enlightenment, BUDDHA'S DREAM is filled with expressive and moving
shakuhachi flute solos that will appeal to Lee's scores of fans,
as well as new listeners who are now discovering the healing and
relaxing sounds of this ancient and revered instrument.
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Live
in Concert by
Willie and Lobo
Gypsy
flamenco duo Willie and Lobo's energizing live performances have
won them scores of fans worldwide. Experience first-hand
their infectious fusion of sounds from Spain to Mexico with LIVE
IN CONCERT, featuring many of their most popular songs.
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PERPETUAL
EMOTION by
Flora Purim
The queen
of Brazilian jazz, Flora Purim steps out on her Narada Jazz debut.
Purim's sensuous voice adds spontaneity and fire to percussive
originals, Brazilian jazz, and classic songs by Chick Corea, McCoy
Tyner, and Ira Gershwin & Kurt Weill.
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FREE
FALL by
Jesse Cook
FREE FALL, Jesse Cook’s new album, showcases his intense mix of
flamenco, Afro-Cuban and Middle Eastern music, fueled by the
guitar virtuoso’s deepened artistry, incomparable technique,
mystery, and passion.
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NADA
BRAHMA by Sheila Chandra
NADA BRAHMA reveals
Sheila Chandra's deepening creativity as an artist and composer,
brilliantly fusing her evocative voice with a fascinating array of
world percussion.
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MANTRA MIX
by Various Artists
A once-in-a-lifetime
collection from the hottest music stars today. These
incredible artists have come together to support His Holiness the
Dalai Lama and the plight of Tibetan refugees.
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GLOBAL
TRANSMISSIONS by Various Artists
From Irish reels to qawwali,
Middle Eastern fusion, and Afro-Peruvian soul, GLOBAL
TRANSMISSIONS is simply the best world music collection ever!
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TREE
OF LIFE by
Lila Downs
A
mesmerizing new singer from Mexico. Wherever Lila Downs plays,
people are amazed by her power and passion. Of Indian ancestry,
she sings songs from many different Latin cultures.
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DOS
(Two)
by Cuba L.A.
DOS is a spicy
blend of classic Cuban songs and Latin jazz tunes in a live studio
recording - it's Afro-Cuban, Latin jazz and hot dance music
...it's Cuba L.A.!
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SIETE
(Seven)
by Willie and Lobo
SIETE is a world
music carnival of exotic Gypsy flamenco sounds from Cuba to the
Caribbean and the western shores of Mexico. The 7th album
from violinist Wilie and guitarist Lobo.
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OUT
ON MY OWN
by Shiela Chandra
Tablas, keyboards,
guitars and sitars provide the backing for Chandra's evocative
vocals on her debut solo project on Indipop.
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SANCTUARY,Music from a Zen Garden by
Riley Lee
A perfect
background for yoga, meditation, and massage. Dai
shihan (master) Riley Lee sets a contemplative mood in there
improvisatory duets for shakuhachi flute and koto.
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NIYA
YESH
by Axiom of Choice
Inspired by the city of Pushkar, India. Loga Ramin Torkian, quarter-tone guitar,
Mamak Khadem, vocals, create cutting-edge Persian cross-over music. Additional
instrumentation includes cello, kamancheh, and percussion.
Visit the artists web site www.axiomofchoice.com
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IN
THE GARDEN OF SOULS
by Vas
The long-awaited new record by Vas! Azam Ali's stunning vocal textures exquisitely
intertwine with Greg Ellis' percussion producing an uniquely stirring musical and
spiritual atmosphere. Visit the new VAS web site www.vasmusic.com
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ROOTS
AND WINGS
by Sheila Chandra
Stunning solo voice ornamented by deep, harmonic
drones, distinctive woven vocals and lively Indian percussion.
An Indipop label reissue by Narada World.
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ARMANDO'S
FIRE
by Oscar Lopez
2002 Juno Award Winner for Best Instrumental Album
Great talent cannot be contained.
So it is with Oscar Lopez - he is nonstop, relentless and
impossible to resist. How Lopez performs is how he feels
about the music. "I know a lot of people use the word,
but passion is what I feel when I play. Everything is
in the heat of the moment."
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VERTIGO
by Jesse Cook
From
an extraordinary artist Cook comes rumba flamenco world pop!
Buckwheat Zydeco’s Stanley Dural, Jr., cellist Ofra Harnoy, and
Holly Cole singing Fragile by Sting.
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CUBAN
NIGHTS
Don't miss this one! Hot dance music straight from the streets! Rolo Martinez,
Bamboleo, Laito and Maraca, today’s hottest Cuban bands, will set your feet in
motion and soul on fire!
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GYPSY FIRE
Indulge in the smoldering passion of New Flamenco with this exciting
collection of cutting-edge guitarists including Willie & Lobo, Jesse Cook,
Ottmar Liebert, Strunz & Farah, Oscar Lopez, Chuscales and many
more.
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GRAVITY
by Jesse Cook
GRAVITY
continues the sensation Jesse Cook started with his dazzling debut
album, TEMPEST,
revealing more of this passionate artist than ever before -
the consummate player, savvy songwriter, electrifying performer,
and magnetic personality that has propelled him to the top. As
rumba flamenco grows in popularity, reviewers agree that Cook is
its champion.
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FAIRE
CELTS
- A Woman's Voice
An
unparalleled collection of vocal treasures from Celtic divas Sinéad
O’Connor, Karen Matheson, Connie Dover, Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh,
Mary McLaughlin and more.
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QUIET
by Sheila Chandra
A spellbinding
fusion of Sheila Chandra's beguiling worldless vocals and
instrumentation in ten richly textured ambient soundscapes.
Chandra is renowned as an early pioneer of the British
Indipop music scene. An Indipop label reissue by Narada World.
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CHEZ
LES CAJUNS
by The Cajun All Stars
Toe-tapping, raw and honest music straight from the bayous of
Louisiana! The Cajun All Stars cook up a steaming melange of
Cajun standards and original compositions recorded live at the
legendary Dockside Studios. Lively fiddles, accordion, slide
guitar, bass and percussion come together in spirited two-steps,
waltzes and reels.
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CUBA L.A.
by Cuba L.A.
Classic melody and driving beat, exciting instrumentals by
top Cuban players living in Los Angeles - esplendido!
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MOTHER
RHYTHM
by Dumazz
featuring
Andre Manga
A festive package of energetic, jazz-driven instrumental and
vocal performances for Dumazz. African rhythms, joyful voices,
and the freedom of jazz!
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LORCA
by Enrique Morente
Spain’s premier flamenco vocalist Morente performs the
immensely popular poetry of Federico Garcia Lorca. A ground
breaking performance, rich in cultural tradition, by an
acclaimed world music master.
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MILLENNIUM
by Hans Zimmer
World-famous film score composer, Zimmer renders this
incredible world music offering filled with exotic soundscapes.
Created for a 10-part PBS special of the same name.
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MONDO
BEAT
Amazing percussion rhythms that touch souls and set bodies in
motion. Mickey Hart, Greg Ellis, Airto Moreira, Mongo Santamaria,
Emil Richards, Babatunde Olatunji, and many others.
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OFFERINGS
by Vas
Eastern voice, Western groove - the spellbinding sound of
Vas. Bridging cultures and boundaries, Azam Ali’s entrancing
voice and Greg Ellis’ elaborate percussion technique come
together in an ethereal world music recording.
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TWICE
UPON A YESTERDAY
A funky worldbeat compilation creates a carnivalesque
atmosphere with contributions by Papa Wemba, Alpha Blondy, Zap
Mama and others. Twice Upon a Yesterday, an art film
based in London’s hip Notting Hill, opens in theatres this
summer.
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SWAN SONG
by Nusrat Fateh Ali Kahn
2-CD Set
The final public performance of universally acclaimed Qawwali
master, Nusrat Fateh Ali Kahn. The only concert recorded in his
homeland, Pakistan, capturing the hyponitic vocal energy of his
live performance. Available for the first time in the US in its
entirety.
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TEMPEST
by Jesse Cook
Jesse
Cook's charismatic stage presence, unrivaled virtuosity, and
soulful artistry have made him one of the most highly
sought-after artists in contemporary music. Cook
erases the boundaries between flamenco, Afro-Cuban rumba,
hip-hop, and world music.
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