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RISE UP

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RISE UP by Thomas Mapfumo

“Justice must be seen to be done. We have a duty as musicians to sing about what is really happening in the lives of our people.”

He is his country’s greatest living musician, with a catalog of recordings rivaling Dylan’s in both size and cultural impact. The legendary “Lion of Zimbabwe” — father of the electric mbira music that inspired the hugely popular “Chimurenga” protest songs during Zimbabwe's struggle for independence — now lives in exile. Again at odds with the regime of his beloved homeland, Mapfumo now rallies his people against the tyranny of Mugabe.

DELTA HARDWARE

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DELTA HARDWARE by Charlie Musselwhite
The great bluesman returns to his Mississippi-by-way-of-Southside Chicago roots, in songs that capture the raw emotion of electrified blues at its best. Charlie incorporates all his experiences – from his days with Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker to recent musical friendships with Ben Harper and Tom Waits – into this new batch of powerful, hard-rocking tunes.

Shot through with attitude, the songs on DELTA HARDWARE feel rough-hewn and tough, just as they should for a guy “born in Mississippi [and] raised up in Tennessee.” Charlie cuts loose a good time in Clarksdale, pipes up for the downtrodden, and gives a lover the ol’ heave-ho. This is raw, passionate music from a howlin’ blues legend who’s still invigorated by a youthful spirit.

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AMA by Yungchen Lhamo
Among the world’s great singers, a rare few become the voice of their nation. After years of international touring with the blessing of the Dalai Lama, Yungchen Lhamo has truly become the voice of Tibet — and that voice is an exquisite instrument, gliding from mesmerizing chant to booming mountain call in the space of a breath. This third album for Real World is infused with the quiet spiritual power of Tibetan Buddhism, but adventurously melds Yungchen’s original songs with the striking production of Jamshied Sharifi and pan-global instrumentation.

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SEVEN ANGELS ON A BICYCLE For Carrie's biography, click here.	Carrie Rodriguez SEVEN ANGELS ON A BICYCLE On her finely-crafted solo debut, Carrie Rodriguez flawlessly shifts from heartbreaking ballads to rootsy Americana and back again, showcasing her intimate croon. The 12 original songs reflect the sophistication of Rodriguez’s classical training and the raw simplicity of her folk-rock upbringing. The new ablum features renowned jazz, rock, and bluegrass musicians including Grammy® winner Bill Frisell (electric guitar), Greg Leisz (pedal steel guitar), and Viktor Krauss (upright bass). Check out Carrie's E-card and Send To A Friend!

UNGLORIOUS HALLELUJAH	"Chip Taylor has done it again - but he hasn't done it like THIS in a long time. Solo that is. After three duo albums with Carrie Rodriguez, Chip is on his own - and that means that on his new 2-CD collection he roams freely amongst the personal and the political, the poignant and the humorous. His credentials are impeccable but you don't need to know he wrote countless timeless classics. You only need to know how great his latest is. What has he done for us lately? Well, just listen to UNGLORIOUS HALLELUJAH....and you'll know." — Jody Denberg, Program Director KGSR Austin Read All About it!

FAST MAN RAIDER MAN On Tour Fall 2006	FAST MAN RAIDER MAN by Frank Black 2-CD Digipak The new solo project reunites the iconic Pixies’ frontman with producer Jon Tiven and Memphis and L.A. music scene venerables. Recorded in Nashville and LA, Frank Black's new album features many great players, including Dan Penn, Spooner Oldham, Steve Cropper, Reggie Young, Carol Kaye, Levin Helm, Jim Keltner and Bobby Bare, Jr.

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AFRICAN CHRISTMAS	AFRICAN CHRISTMAS by Various Artists Producers Ed Jordan and Neill Solomon have an extensive history working with the vibrant music of Africa, ranging from soundtracks to theater. With AFRICAN CHRISTMAS they got the opportunity to accomplish something novel - a melding of South African isicathamiya singing (the style of Ladysmith Black Mambazo) with Westernized holiday carols. The music is softly rhythmic, acoustic and spiritually powerful, capturing the passion of African song, while remaining true to the source material. Great album for celebrating Kwanzaa!

SONG OF THE DIVINE	SONG OF THE DIVINE by Various Artists The Splendor of Sufi Devotion It's common to hear words like "intoxicating" and "ecstatic" used in conjunction with qawwali music and it's no wonder why. Artists like the great Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan were known to completely lose themselves in a whirlwind of spiritual zeal, singing with intense passion and awe-inspiring devotion to the divine. Over the course of two discs, listeners get the opportunity to experience masters at work, with rare performances and long-form, traditional chants presented in their entirety.

THE HIDDEN MESSAGE In Stores and Online Official Website www.davincivox.com	THE HIDDEN MESSAGE by Da Vinci Vox THE HIDDEN MESSAGE - a musical experience like no other. The result of in-depth research and inspired by the global phenomenon of the book, The Da Vinci Code, as well as grail and templar lore, this compelling recording features meticulous orchestrations that bridge the gap between the traditional and modern, acoustic and electric...with clues that unveil the world's greatest secret. THE HIDDEN MESSAGE by the Da Vinci Vox is the brainchild of renowned French producer Serge Mazeres, who imagined, composed, and directed the project. With performances by well-known international artists wishing to remain in the shadows, this special enhanced CD features photos of symbolic locations as well as a secret coded message.

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