![]() ![]() ![]() Ravi Shankar: The Best of Ravi Shankar1 CD / ARC / 2013-02-26 Tracks: Raga Mian Ki Malhar; Raga Kaunsi Kanhra; Raga Mishra Ghara DhunArtists: Ravi Shankar Three light classical ragas, performed by sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar: Raga Mian Ki Malhar¸ a somewhat melancholic raga for the rainy season. Raga Kaunsi Kanhra,...continue... Liner Note Author: Jameela Siddiqi. Translator: Diz Heller....continue... ![]() Cecilia Todd: Niño Jesús De Merey1 CD / Acqua Records / 2013-02-26 Tracks: Gaviota, La; Retablillo De Navidad; Angel Tuvo Razón, El; Tórtola, La; Cantos Al Niño - (featuring Las Voces Ruiseñas De Carayaca); Niño Jesús De Merey; Aguinaldo De Cum...Artists: Cecilia Todd Todd, is one of the most important voices in the Venezuela folklore since 1970. This recording is dedicated to Venezuelas Christmas folklore songs, called "aguinaldos"....continue... Recording information: Estudios Síncopa. Illustrator: María Teresa Herrera. Photographer: Eduardo Torres....continue... ![]() Manolín el Médico de la Salsa/Manolin: Tiene Que Ser Manolin [CD/DVD] [Digipak]CD / Xplosion Entertainment / 2013-02-26 Tracks: Mi Desastre; Así De Fácil; No Quiero Saber de Amores; Me Encanta Esa Niña; Me Gustas Un Montón; Tengo un Amigo; Yo Soy Tu DJ; Se La Voy a Regalar; Yo Me Enteré en Facebook; D...Artists: Manolín el Médico de la Salsa/Manolin Personnel: Ivan "Melon" Lewis, Eduardo Napoles "El Chaca", Luis Bu Pascual (piano); Dennys "Papacho" Savon, Yuri Bosse (congas, bongos); Alexis "Mipa" Cuesta (congas); José Miguel Velázquez ...continue... ![]() Joe Arroyo/Richie Ray/Bobby Cruz: Para Siempre: Homenaje a una LeyendaCD / Discos Fuentes / 2013-02-26 Tracks: Intro Joe [La Fanstasma]/O1 Rebelión [Joesón] - (featuring Joe Arroyo); Ausente [Mercy], El; Noche [Salsa], La - (featuring Joe Arroyo); Caminante, El; A Mi Dios Todo Le Debo [Cumbión]...Artists: Joe Arroyo/Richie Ray/Bobby Cruz Personnel: Jorge Parra Jr. (guiro, maracas). Liner Note Author: Luis Felipe Jaramillo....continue... ![]() Ray Barretto: Latino! & Afro-Jaws [Remastered]CD / Malanga Music / 2013-02-26 Artists: Ray Barretto![]() Various Artists: I Love Bachata 2013CD / Planet Records / 2013-02-26 Tracks: Jugó Con Los Dos - Luis Miguel Del Amargue/Daniel Segura; 24 Horas - Frank Reyes; Viento Del Otoño - Yoskar Sarante; Peso, A - Raulin Rodriguez; Quieres Dormir - Alexa; Cariño Es Como ...Artists: Various Artists ![]() Various Artists: I Love Urbano 2013CD / Planet Records / 2013-02-26 Tracks: Bidi Bidi Bom Bom - Omega; Ella Me Mira - La Nueva Escuela - (featuring LR); Dia De Suerte, Un - Omega; Ponme To Eso Pa' Lante - El Chuape; Pegadito Suavecito [Mambo Version] - Fito Blanko; Inté...Artists: Various Artists ![]() ![]() ![]() Tango Siempre: Tangled1 CD / Arc Music / 2013-02-26 Tracks: Choclo, El; Places; Tango Marica; Luz Y Sombra; Tangled; Oblivion; Duel; Celtic Feast; Llanto De Amor; Trampera, La; Sweet Clarity; A Media Luz; Lavengro; Silueta PorteñaArtists: Tango Siempre A wide variety of excellent Tango music including two new pieces by Pablo Ziegler (Astor Piazzolla's pianist) and an outstanding new piece by Huw Warren....continue... Personnel: Ros Stephen (violin); Pete Rosser (accordion, bandoneon); Jonathan Taylor (piano); Kylie Davies (double bass). Audio Mixer: Kevan Gallagher. Liner Note Author: Tango Siempre....continue... ![]() ![]() Rubinstein Klezmer Project: Fiddler on the Road1 CD / Arc Music / 2013-02-26 Tracks: Tants Yidelekh, Tants!; Hey Klezmorim; Odessa Bulgar; Para Noche De Alhad/Bembasa; Bulgar From Kishinev; Eli Eli Lama Azavtani; Ocho Candelas; Poco Le Das, La Mi Consuegra; Hava Nagila; Hevenu Shalom...Artists: Rubinstein Klezmer Project The Rubinstein Klezmer Project presents a selection of energetic and popular Klezmer, Ladino and Balkan instrumental pieces and songs including arrangements of the popular "Hava...continue... Personnel: Thomas Yehuda Kolonomos (vocals, piano); Ya'akov Rubinstein (violin); Almir Meskovic (accordion). Audio Mixers: Ya'akov Rubinstein; Sasa Karabatak; Darko Kikas. Liner Note Aut...continue... ![]() Deben Bhattacharya: The Music of Uzbekistan: Field Recordings By Deben Bhattacharya1 CD / Arc Music / 2013-02-26 Tracks: Yolgiz [Loneliness]; Gidjak; Morning in the Desert; Chang Melody; Music for Algeria; Soky Nomay Bayat/Ufary Bayat; Tanbur; Rohat [Pleasure]; Chang Dozy Bayat; Kany [Which Place]; Usul; Gidjak and Sur...Artists: Deben Bhattacharya Uzbekistan was the half-way point of the fabled "Silk Road" from the Mediterranean to Xian in China. The music, which was recorded in 1970 in...continue... Liner Note Authors: Diz Heller; Jharna Bose Bhattacharya. Photographer: Deben Bhattacharya. An album culled from the recordings made by the late ethnomusicologist Deben Bhattacharya duri...continue... ![]() Ipelegeng Ensemble/Serankure Music Arts: Master Drummers of Africa1 CD / Arc Music / 2013-02-26 Tracks: Wawa-Nko; Djola; Kopano; Meropa Le Di Kota; Mthandazo; Tsie; Malowe; Dikosha; Thulani; Mona; Meropa Ya Ba Dimo; Leato; Do it; Imbizo; Nzomba; (Interlude) Wawa-Nko Children's Dance/Imbizo, Pt. 2Artists: Ipelegeng Ensemble/Serankure Music Arts Master drummers from the Lotlamoreng Cultural Village near Mafikeng (Northwest Province of South Africa) together with Dingane Lelokoane, Mona (Paul) Mashinini and others play a...continue... Recording information: Decibel Studios, Johannesburg; Ipelegene Centre, Soweto, South Africa; Mafikeng, Northwest Province, South Africa....continue... ![]() Hossam Ramzy & His Egyptian Ensemble/Hossam Ramzy: The Best of Abdul Halim Hafiz1 CD / Arc Music / 2013-02-26 Tracks: Bahlam Beek [I'm Dreaming About You]; Oqbalal Yom Miladak [May You Attain the Same Happiness]; Olulu [Please Tell Her the Truth]; Ganalhawa [Love Has Come Our Way]; Khusara Khusara [What a Loss]; Asm...Artists: Hossam Ramzy & His Egyptian Ensemble/Hossam Ramzy Hossam Ramzy presents very danceable renditions of six of the most popular songs of Abdul Halim Hafiz, who was beloved and revered by everyone throughout...continue... Personnel: Mamdouh el Gebaly (oud); Dr. Reda Ragab, Dr. Saad Mohammed Hassan, Dr. Saaid El Asabgy, Dr. Omar Farahat (violin); Dr. Mahmoud Effat (nay); Walid Fayed Mohammed Fayed (keyboards); Nadia Nam...continue... ![]() Namgyal Lhamo: An Anthology of Tibetan Songs [Digipak]CD / Music & Words / 2013-02-26 Tracks: Tongni: Emptiness, Prayer For His Holiness; Nima Lhasa: a Day In Lhasa; Aima Gangri: Ode To the Snow Mountains; Orog Nachung: Black Crow, High In the Mountain Tree; Gyatso Trishin: Ocean Land; Chang ...Artists: Namgyal Lhamo Personnel: Namgyal Lhamo (vocals, dulcimer, lute, flute). Audio Mixer: Joris Holtackers. Recording information: Studio Sonopoly (2009-2012). Editor: Joris Holtackers. Photo...continue... ![]() Mikea: HazolavaCD / Music & Words / 2013-02-26 Tracks: Hé Joe [Hey Joe]; Nahazovaly [Find Love]; Fitadiava [Labour]; Cafrik; Vinanto Mamy [A Respectful Son-in-Law]; Hazolava [Help]; Mba Nagnino [Why]; Handea Aho [I'm Leaving]; Fety [Party]; Longo [C...Artists: Mikea ![]() Various Artists: Classic Celtic Music from Smithsonian FolkwaysCD / Smithsonian Folkways Recordings / 2013-02-26 Tracks: Love at the Endings/John McGrath's Reel - Kevin Burke; As I Roved Out - Sarah Makem; Border Spirit - Billy Pigg; 'Twas Early, Early in the Spring; De'il Among the Tailors - Bob Hobkirk; Rocks of Bawn...Artists: Various Artists Smithsonian Folkways has announced the release of "Classic Celtic Music from Smithsonian Folkways" . The album, compiled by music historian and folklorist Richard Carlin, is...continue... Liner Note Author: Richard Carlin....continue... ![]() Albin de la Simone: Un Homme *CD / / 2013-02-26 Tracks: Mes Épaules; Mort En Plein Air; Fuite, La; Ma Crise; Moi Moi; Ici Hier; Première Femme de Ma Vie, La; Tu Vas Rire; Elle S'Endort; Homme, UnArtists: Albin de la Simone ![]() Subroto Roy Chowdhury/Madhuri Chattopadhyay: Sanjong1 CD / Felmay / 2013-02-26 Tracks: Raga Desh: Alap; Raga Desh: Madhyalaya; Raga Kirwani: Alap; Raga Kirwani: Vilambit; Raga Kirwani: Madhyalaya; Dhun: Mishra KamajArtists: Subroto Roy Chowdhury/Madhuri Chattopadhyay Personnel: Subroto Roy Chodhwury (sitar); Madhuri Chattopadhay (violin); Sankha Chatterjee (tabla). Audio Mixer: Josh Sanfelici. Recording information: Orange Room (09/2002). Phot...continue... ![]() Daniele Sepe: Anime Candide: War and Love Songs1 CD / Felmay / 2013-02-26 Tracks: 'Ndunielle; Il Lupo E L'agnello; Anime Candide; Ce Me Pe Ti Zog?; Valse Pour Marlene; Sammuchella; Amuri; Valse Bomba; Preludio; Chason D'amour; Uccello Di Fuoco, L'; Asi Como Matan Los Negros; Ronda...Artists: Daniele Sepe Audio Mixer: Daniele Sepe. Liner Note Authors: Daniele Sepe; Dario Iacobelli. Recording information: Hypnocampos Studios, Napoli (10/1999-11/2002). Photographers: Mario La Porta; ...continue... ![]() Dora Juárez Kiczkovsky: Cantos Para Una Diaspora1 CD / Tzadik Records / 2013-02-26 Tracks: A La Una Yo Nací; Tarde De Verano, Una; Matica De Ruda, Una; Por Qué Yorash?; Serena, La; Rana, La; Hixa Mía; Yo M'enamorí D'un Aire; Tres Morillas, Las; Morenica; DurmeArtists: Dora Juárez Kiczkovsky Personnel: Dora Juárez Kiczkovsky (vocals, kazoo, cymbals, kalimba, wind); Fernando Vigueras (guitar); Leo Soqui (accordion); Carlos Maldonado (double bass); Francisco Bringas (drums, percussion)...continue... ![]() Various Artists: The Rough Guide To Cumbia [Second Edition] [Digipak]CD / World Music Network / 2013-02-26 Tracks: La Guacharaca - Pedro Padilla Y Su Conjunto; Gaita De Las Flores - Lucho Bermúdez; Cumbia Del Caribe - Pacho Galan; La Cumbia Soba - Los Corraleros de Majagual; Fiesta En Corraleja - Los Coporal...Artists: Various Artists Colombian cumbia is the beloved tropical dance music characterized by rolling drums, maracas and the royally raspy guacharaca scraper. This Rough Guide highlights the best...continue... Translator: Irène Rognier....continue... ![]() Michael Doucet/Beausoleil: From Bamako to Carencro [Digipak]1 CD / Compass (USA) / 2013-02-26 Tracks: Two-Step de Port Arthur; La Douceur [The Sweetness]; Bamako; Carencro; Chanson de Cinquante Sous; Barres de la Prison, Les; Bessie's Blues; I'll Go Crazy; You Got to Move; Jig Créole, Le; Guilbe...Artists: Michael Doucet/Beausoleil BeauSoleil is the most well-known band performing music derived from the Cajun culture of Louisiana. With flavors of jazz, blues and rock and roll, the...continue... Personnel: Michael Doucet (vocals, mandolin, fiddle); David Doucet (vocals, guitar, ukulele); Mitchell Reed (banjo, fiddle, acoustic bass, electric bass); Tommy Alesi (drums, drum); Billy Ware (percus...continue... ![]() Ah*Nee*Mah: Native Visions: A Native American Music JourneyCD / Green Hill / 2013-02-26 Tracks: Song of the River; Canyon Echoes; Stones Against the Sky; Rhythm of the Heart; River Journey; This Sacred Land; Stormlight; Tower of Stone; River of Creation; Dream Catcher; Sacred Ground; Precious W...Artists: Ah*Nee*Mah Recording information: Indian Camp Studios, Cortez, CO; Westlake Village, CA....continue... ![]() Ebo Taylor: Ebo Taylor [Digipak]CD / Mr. Bongo (UK) / 2013-02-26 Tracks: Saana; Ntsir a; Bra; Ohye Atar Gyan; Heaven; AmpnsahArtists: Ebo Taylor Recording information: R.M.G.L. Studios....continue... ![]() Uhuru-Yenzu/Ebo Taylor: Conflict Nkru! [Digipak]CD / Mr. Bongo (UK) / 2013-02-26 Tracks: You Need Love; Love and Death; What is Life?; Christ Will Come; VictoryArtists: Uhuru-Yenzu/Ebo Taylor Composer: Ebo Taylor. Personnel: Ebo Taylor (guitars, keyboards); George Amissah (alto saxophone); George Abunuah (tenor saxophone); Arthur Kennedy (trumpet); Max Hammond (drums); Tom Prize (co...continue... ![]() Nuru Kane: Exile [Digipak]CD / Riverboat (UK) / 2013-02-26 Tracks: Afrika; Exil; Bambala; Niang Balo; Corriendo; Wango; Sadye; Yes We Kane; Issoire; Bayil; ZikarArtists: Nuru Kane Personnel: Nuru Kane (vocals, guitar); Thierry Fournel (guitar, oud, sanza, background vocals); Diabel Cissokho (kora, background vocals); Bou Abdallah Khelifi (violin); Bakary Diarra (balafon); Mamad...continue... ![]() Maria Ana Bobone: Fado & Piano1 CD / Arc Music Productions / 2013-02-26 Tracks: Que Deus Me Perdoe; Namorico Da Rita; Auto-Retrato; Melancolia; Fado Xuxu; Fria Claridade; Enigma; Love Ballad; Dança; Sao Bentinho; Balada; Mariao; Imagem; Senhora Do Almortao; TwilightArtists: Maria Ana Bobone Beautiful fado, creating a pleasant and soft atmosphere and a sense of space and harmony, that will make you want to listen again and again......continue... Personnel: Maria Ana Bobone (vocals, programming); Rodrigo Serrao (programming). Audio Mixer: Rodrigo Serrao. Liner Note Authors: Rodrigo Serrao; Fernando Pinto Do Amaral; Maria Ana Bobo...continue... ![]() Bishwo Shahi: Folk Songs And Soundscapes From Nepal1 CD / Arc Music / 2013-02-26 Tracks: Tashi Tashi; Purbeli; Namo Buddha Mela; Realisation [Vocal Version]; Return of the Caravan; Om Tare Tu Tare; Bazaar; Realisation; Dhyan [Meditation]Artists: Bishwo Shahi Bishwo Shahi presents a mix of contemplative, traditional folk songs and relaxing, meditative soundscapes from Nepal. This album includes original field recordings from Nepal, representing...continue... Audio Mixer: Bishwo Shahi. Liner Note Author: Miriam Nelken. Recording information: Opus Studio, Kathmandu, Nepal. Photographer: Jagadish Shahi. Translators: Diz Heller; Ut...continue... ![]() Dü-Sems Ensemble: Traditional Turkish Sufi Music1 CD / Arc Music Productions / 2013-02-26 Tracks: Ney Improvisation in Makam Hüzzam; Ilâhi (Hymn) In Makam Hüzzam (Merhaba Ey Fahr-i Ale); Ilâhi (Hymn) In Makam Hüzzam (Derde Düsmüsüm Askin Elinden); Ilâh...Artists: Dü-Sems Ensemble The riches of music from Ottoman Turkey and neighboring regions, from the 10th to the 21st century. The Dü-Sems Ensemble use authentic period instruments, recreating...continue... Personnel: Bekir Büyükbas, Ahmed Sahin, Yunus Balcioglu (vocals); Atilla Akintürk (kanun); Volkan Ertem (cello); Volkan Yilmaz (ney); Can Akin, Osman Öksüzoglu (bendir). ...continue... ![]() Ana Moura: Desfado *CD / Emarcy (USA) / 2013-02-26 Tracks: Desfado; Case of You, A; Até Ao Verao; Havemos De Acordar - (featuring Tim Ries); Thank You; E Tu Gostavas De Mim; Amor Afoito; Fado Alado; Minha Estrela, A; Fadista, A; Quando O Sol Espreitar D...Artists: Ana Moura On her new album titled Desfado, Ana Moura stretches her extraordinary talent beyond the limitations of traditional Fado in every area. For the first time...continue... Personnel: Dean Parks (guitar); Pedro Soares (nylon-string guitar); Freddy Koella (viol); Patrick Warren (keyboards); Jay Bellerrose (drums, percussion). Audio Mixer: Helik Hadar. Record...continue... ![]() Nicolas Repac: Black Box [Digipak]1 CD / No Format! / 2013-02-26 Tracks: Chain Gang Blues; Bo's a Lumber Jack; All Ready?; Pulaar; Cenas De Gaby; Haiti Bottleneck; Betty Loop; Redemption Blues (I Know His Blood Can Make Me Whole); Fuerza Del Sentimiento, La; Complainte De...Artists: Nicolas Repac "Black Box" is a beautiful musical journey dedicated to all the different shades of the blues. From the work songs of black prisoners recorded by...continue... Audio Mixer: Nicolas Repac. Recording information: Paris. Illustrator: Jerome Witz. Photographer: Alan Lomax. Arranger: Nicolas Repac....continue... ![]() Vinicius Cantuária: Indio de Apartamento [Digipak] *1 CD / / 2013-02-26 Tracks: Humanos; Moça Feia; Purus; Acorda; Um Dia; Quem Sou Eu; This Time; Chove La Fora; Indio De Apartamento; Pe Na EstradaArtists: Vinicius Cantuária After the success of "Lagrimas Mexicanas", this fourth record released through Naïve proves Vinicius' ability to mix Brazilian Bossa Nova and sophisticated modern music from...continue... Personnel: Vinicius Cantuária (vocals, guitar, keyboards, drums, percussion). Audio Mixers: Vinicius Cantuária; Olivier Glissant. Recording information: Blacksalt Studios, New ...continue... ![]() Mamani Keïta: Gagner L'Argent Français [Digipak] *
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