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Meditations on the 4 Elements by Wendy Rule $28 More Wendy Rule CDs here |
From Wendy's
web site: A slow, deep and soulful journey into the heart of Nature. A trance of poetry and song floating over a soft, dark soundscape. A resting place. A ritual. Meditations on the 4 Elements is the culmination of Wendy???s many years of Magical practice and her spiritual journey of Witchcraft. The album is soft and gentle, weaving together spoken word and chant, with musical accompaniment by Rachel Samuel on cello and Elissa Goodrich on Vibraphone. A
perfect backdrop for healing and ritual work, and for both solo and
group meditations. |
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Soneros de Verdad Presents... Pio Leiva $25 |
This living legend of Cuban music is a master of all situations. With
his ambling walk, his unique personal style, and his incredible
charisma, when he starts to improvise-while demonstrating the innate
creative ability that is the hallmark of every good Cuban sonero-it
doesn't matter whether he's singing a son, a guaguanc , or a tango. It
inevitably comes out with the delightful intensity and naturalness that
only one person can master: Don Pio Leiva. |
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Six Degrees 100 Various Artists $24 |
Six Degrees Records celebrates
their 100th release with this specially priced compilation. Six Degrees
100 features all of the label's most popular tracks performed by such
artists as Bebel Gilberto, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Euphoria, Suba,
dj Cheb i Sabbah, dZihan & Kamien and many others. Track
Listings - 1. Delirium Euphoria 2. A
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Backspin: A Six Degrees Ten Year Anniversary Project Various Artists $24 |
World music purists
have never been happy with the Six Degrees label's pan-cultural
mash-ups or the fact that western rock has a global influence.
They'll take no comfort when India's MIDivil PunditZ lay their
digitized-Bollywood sound on Led Zeppelin's "Four Sticks," nor
respite when Spain's Ojos de Brujo conduct a flamenco romp
through Bob Marley's "Get Up Stand Up." It's all part of the
concept of Backspin: A Six Degrees 10 Year Anniversary
Project. Each of these artists, all associated with Six
Degrees, covers a song that had an influence on them. Like Jimi
Hendrix with "All Along the Watchtower," the best make the song
so personal that you forget the original. And speaking of
Hendrix, psychedelia fares well on Backspin, with a cover
of the guitarist's "If 6 was 9" by Rara Avis (from Desert
Dwellers). A nine-minute compression of Pink Floyd's "Echoes" by
Banco de Gaia is a jewel of hallucinogenic electronica. Singer
Azam Ali and Niyaz are probably the only ones who could take the
Cure's "Love Song" and make it sound like a Rumi love poem.
Dzihan & Kamien's soul-jazz take on Herbie Hancock's "Rockit" is
actually more jazz-driven than the original electro-funk hit,
with some Herbie Mann-style solo flute driving the track. Few
transformations are as radical as the Real Tuesday Weld's
deadpan, Leonard Cohenesque read of ABBA's "The Day Before You
Came." Yet even the relatively faithful versions reveal new
dimensions in these works, like Karsh Kale's ominous stomp on
the Police's "Spirits in the Material World." Shrift's
ethereally intoxicated drift through the Beach Boys' "God Only
Knows" makes it sound even more heavenly than the original. But
most artists here completely reinvent their songs. Backspin
isn't meant to be profound, but it does underscore the
global-village ethos that has brought the music of the world as
close as the click of a key.
TRACKS: 1.Spirits in the Material World - Karsh Kale 2.Rockit - Dzihan & Kamien 3.Get Carter Theme - Bombay Dub Orchestra 4.Love Song - Niyaz 5.If 6 Was 9 - Rara Avis 6.Four Sticks - Midival Punditz 7.Get up Stand Up - Ojos De Brujo 8.Bed's Too Big Without You, The - Los Mocosos 9.Day Before You Came, The - The Real Tuesday Weld 10.God Only Knows - Shrift 11.Echoes - Banco De Gaia 12.Julia - MNO |
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Orientissime Thione Seck $28 |
Throughout Europe Thione Seck is considered the voice of
Senegal, his reputation exceeding even that of his compatriot and the
world's most well-known African singer Youssou N'Dour. Lead singer for Orchestra Baobab for 3 years during their '70s heyday, Thione has also appeared with Africando and released a number of acclaimed albums over the last 3 decades. The connection between Senegalese and Cuban music is well-known with the singer himself having played a central role in the action. However this 2005 release Orientissime is a bold step that takes the listener in the opposite direction, fusing the majesty of an Egyptian orchestra, oud and singers and musicians from India. There is an obvious link between the traditional Senegalese and Arabic music and Thione himself represents the Mourid movement, an African branch of Islam. |
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Music from Azerbaijan Sari Gelin Ensemble $28 |
A superbly beautiful album of traditional
music from Azerbaijan, with Gochaq Askerov, one of the most celebrated
singers of Azerbaijan. Traditional instruments, tar (lute),
kamancha (fiddle), balaban, zurna (wind instruments),
naqara (drum) played by some of the best players of the country. Extensive information on the musical traditions (mugham), performers and the traditional instruments plus photos. |
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Cairo Nights Bellydance Bar Hossam Ramzy & Samy el Bably $28 |
A beautiful selection of Egyptian dance pieces
with Hossam Ramzy (tabla and percussion) and his Egyptian Orchestra,
featuring the trumpet legend, the late Samy El Bably.
The pieces: Asrar El Ein, Waheshny, Kol El Aalam, Manbaa Innar, Naima's Desert Castle, Maalehsh, Mawwal El-Oshaa, El Malek Farouk
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Persian & Middle Eastern Percussion by Zarbang $30 |
Zarbang is a world percussion ensemble representing the finest percussionists from Iran and Afghanistan. Inspired by tribal rhythms, Zarbang creates a new sound utilizing instruments of various cultures while staying true to the essence and origin of each instrument. Zarbang's sound is dynamic, meditative and internal as well as ecstatic and trance-inducing, drawing upon Sufi and ancient Persian rhythms used for inducing altered states. |
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Japanese Taiko Joji Hirota & the Taiko Drummers $30 |
The mighty thunder of huge taiko drums. Intricate and fascinating rhythms and soundscapes played on a wide variety of drums and percussion. Moving on from purely traditional rhythms into “drum music” or “melodic drumming”. Info about artist, music and the drums used in English, German, French and Spanish. |
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Gypsy Music of the Balkans Various artists $28 |
Wild and fiery Balkan 7/8 rhythms as well as
heart-rending ballads and everything in between! Played by some of the
best-known Balkan Gypsy Bands. Information about the groups and the pieces as well as original lyrics with summaries in English, German, French and Spanish.
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Dulcimer of Belarus Ilga Mischula & Kirmash $28 |
Olga Mischula, internationally acclaimed
virtuoso of the Belarusian dulcimer (tsïmbalï), accompanied by
the Belarusian folk group Kirmash on violin, bayan (accordion),
double bass, clarinet, jaleika (wind instrument) and flute
presents lively and fresh music from Belarus and other famous pieces. The booklet provides information about the musicians and their instruments in English, German, French and Spanish. |
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20 best of Swamp Pop Various artists $28 |
Swamp Pop, indigenous to South Louisiana, is marked by highly emotional, plaintive style vocals, simple, unaffected lyrics backed by a honky-tonk piano, bellowing sax sections and a strong R&B backbeat. Upbeat pieces often possess the bouncy rhythms of Cajun and black Creole two-steps. Slow melancholic ballads exhibit the heart-broken ‘what’s-the-use-of-living’ laments common to many Cajun and black Creole compositions. |
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Celtic Lullabies - Songs & Harp Tunes from Ireland,
Scotland & Wales Margie Butler $28 |
Fifteen beautiful lullabies from Ireland,
Scotland, Wales and the Isle of Man. Margie Butler and her harp
are joined by guest musicians Paul Espinoza (guitar), Flavio
Cucchi (guitar), Enrique Ugarte (accordion), Florie
Brown (violin), Kálmán Balogh (cimbalom), Hossam Ramzy
(triangle) and Pablo Cárcamo (midi guitar). Complete lyric and guitar chords in the booklet. |
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Tex Mex Various Artists $28 |
This excellent CD presents the biggest names in Tex-Mex, such as Flaco Jimenez, Freddy Fender, Mingo Saldivar, Santiago Jiménez Jr., Los Dos Gilbertos, Eva Ybarra y su Conjunto and many more. Seventeen tracks of excellent conjunto and tejano music with accordions in the lead, accompanied by bajo sexto, bass and drums, sometimes instrumental and sometimes with soulful harmony singing. |
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Cajun & Zydeco - Alligator Walk Various artists $28 |
This CD is a representative collection of Cajun and Zydeco music from traditional to contemporary. Here are artists and groups who were famous in the 1930s and 40s up to groups who are in the Cajun and Zydeco charts today. The booklet gives information about history of the “Cajuns” and their music, as well as about each group on the album. |
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Sandra Sá
- self-titled CD $10 We have just a few new copies of this now out-of-print CD at a very low price |
Sandra Sá is well known for her
particular brand of latin Pop. She hails from Brazil. This CD is one of
her earlier releases and is no longer available for general sale. Tracks: Retratos e Cancoes Joga Fora Solidaq Entre Nos Olhos Coloridos Nao Va Mora No Coracao Lobo Mau Aquellas Coisas Feliz Label : Braziloid ( Year : 1988 |
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World Music CDs from Network Medien, Germany $25 each Various titles as listed |
Mastaki Bafa - Wawa
Mastaki Bafa recently won the highest award at an
international competition of "Music for Peace" launched by Sting and
others. "My music comes deep from the heart of
Izaline Calister – Krioyo
Krioyo by Izaline Calister, from the small island of
Curaçao which has a musical melting pot of traditions which have been
influenced by African, European and Caribbean styles.
Sandy Lopicic Orkestar – Balkea
The band, consists of a five-man brass section,
drums, violin, hurdy-gurdy, accordion and three fantastic female
vocalists, with a well-defined big-band sound, jazzy solos, and virtuoso
arrangements. Crossing borders stylistically , playing about with themes
from
Ankala & World Orchestra – Didje Blows the Game The brilliant didjeridu players Mark Atkins and Janawirri Yiparrka of the Australian group Ankala have added to there sound of violin, accordion, percussion, saxophone, flute and vocals from musicians from every continent on the planet. The result is a compelling conversation in music, to which each individual musician has contributed his own personality and distinctive sound, creating a truly global work of art. |
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Harmonia Mundi Century CD sets 10 CDs in each collection - sealed $150 each set MANY OF THESE CDs ARE ALSO AVAILABLE SINGLY AT $18 EACH - PLEASE ENQUIRE IF INTERESTED |
With
these
incredible box sets, Century 1
(HMX2908163.72) and Century 2 (HMX290813.82),
the artists of Harmonia Mundi bring us a thrilling voyage of discovery
of music through the ages and would be a valuable addition to the
collection of the classical
enthusiast
or anyone interested in the history
of classical music. Century 1 takes us on a music journey from the Antiquity period, through the Middle Ages and into the Renaissance period and features the amazing talents of the Anonymous 4, Philippe Herreweghe, Emma Kirkby, Rene Jacobs, Paul O'Dette, and many, many more. With styles covering gregorian chant, trouveres & troubadours, songs of the Renaissance madrigals & polyphonic songs, music from the late Middle Ages to the early Baroque and everything in between. Century 2 kicks off were Century 1 left us, at the beginning of the Baroque period and takes us through the Classical and Romantic periods and into the 20th century. Featuring works from all the greats, Montevedri, Vivaldi, J.S. Bach, Liszt, Dvorak, Ravel, Mozart, Bartok, Verdi, etc, etc, etc. Played by current greats such as Andrew Manze, Andreas Scholl, Kent Nagano, Philippe Herreweghe and many more. Both box sets are new and fully sealed. Each CD provide the following information: a defintion of the period; reproduction of the complete painting features in the cover detail, with a concise text relating it to its period; a map of the geographical region concerned at the relevant period. With a combined running time of over 25 hours. |
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Flow of Grace: Chanting the Hanuman Chalisa by Krishna Das $30 (PAN Members $27) |
Review from Amazon: This CD is truly amazing! No one can sing the Hanuman Chalesa like Krishna Das. Every variation of this song is beautiful and the additional CD of pronunciation is incredibly helpful for those of us who would like to learn how to sing along with Krishna Das' incredible voice. Every time I play this CD during one of my yoga classes, I have students asking for the name of the CD at the end of class. This CD moves me to my soul every time I listen to it. Even my five-year old tells me that listening to his CD "makes his heart happy". This is a must-have CD! |
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Rise by Russel Walder $30 (PAN Members $27) |
New Zealand/ American composer Russel Walder
blends jazz, atmospheric ambient music and Middle Eastern traditions,
making his music tough to classify. On his latest CD, RISE, Walder heads
even further into the ether. RISE is the cornerstone of Walders work. Russel Walder's talent is in full force here as he has composed, performed, recorded, engineered, and played all the instruments on RISE. RISE is also the first release on his newly formed record label, NOMAD SOUL RECORDS which began in 2006. Currently he is composing soundtracks for films and documentaries including the Discovery Channel and the award winning feature film , 'The Lunatics Ball', which won the Golden Cup for best feature in China in this successful collaboration with Peter Scholes. From his early days with Windham Hill through his years touring, to the twists and turns of his current incarnation as a solo artist recording under the strength of his own label. Russel's restless spirit never stops searching for new ways to express the inexpressible and to offer listeners another ticket to an inner state of being. |
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Sacred Circle by Amrit Kirtan $30 (PAN Members $27) |
Sacred Circle is
classically-trained vocalist Amrit Kirtan's musical debut. An
introspective album, Sacred Circle carries you on a gentle Meditteranean
breeze with its warm vocals, rolling instrumentals and whispering flute.
There is an intimate feel to these chants that evokes a sense of deep harmony with the self. The arrangements have a light Mediterranean influence, featuring guitar, gentle rhythms and keyboard ambience. Thomas Barquee is featured on the album as both the producer and keyboardist, accompanied by Girish on percussion and Domonic Breaux on flute. |
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All is Forgiven: Songs for Voice & Crystal Singing Bowls by Ashana $30 (PAN Members $27) |
All Is Forgiven, the new CD from Ashana, is a luminous
tapestry of soaring angelic vocals, haunting original melodies and the
healing sounds of crystal singing bowls. This stunningly beautiful
alchemy calms and quiets the mind, returning you to a place of deep
stillness and remembrance of the Divine … a place where you will be
inspired and uplifted … a place of comfort and peace. Co-written and
produced by renowned world music artist, Thomas Barquee. |
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Pure Ganesh by GuruGanesha Singh $30 (PAN Members $27) |
Journeying from intimate to
expansive, Pure Ganesh showcases GuruGanesha Singh’s signature guitar
work and rich chant vocals. It also features the soaring vocal
improvisations of Snatam Kaur. “Pure Ganesh is a personal expression of my relationship with God and is a way for me to connect with and express the love deep inside my heart.” - GuruGanesha Singh Khalsa Recording the new album, Pure Ganesh, has exposed GuruGanesha to new levels of musical and spiritual development. “A part of me is expressed through this album that has been dormant since 1972 when I essentially started focusing on backing up chanting with rhythm guitar instead of continuing to grow as a lead guitarist. My creativity as a guitarist has really come alive since I started playing with Snatam Kaur and has particularly come alive during the creation of this album. It’s very exciting to realize that at age 55 my best years as a guitarist and musician are still ahead of me. I am now determined to realize my full potential before I leave this physical body and I feel like the sky is the limit.” “Music is the most meaningful outlet for my creative self and it is the most heartfelt expression of my essence as a human being.” |
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Somewhere in the City by Tobias Froberg $20 |
Somewhere In The City presents off-center, but moving, alt. folk from Swedish singer/songwriter Tobias Froberg. His sophomore release, like his previous, is primarily the work of Froberg alone with producer Linus Larsson, providing an eclectic and intriguing array of sounds. Their timeless atmospheres and haunting performances recall some of his influences like early Paul Simon, John Martyn, Tim Buckley and Ron Sexsmith. Like-minded Danish folk-popster Teitur and Froberg have co-written the Incredible String Band worthy title-track, and Teitur also sings back-up and plays piano on the moving "For Elisabeth Wherever You Are". There is also a shares a duet with fellow Swede Ana Brun on the chilling "Love And Misery". Intriguing and worthwhile! -- Robinson, Miles Of Music (Cheap Lullaby) |
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Labour of Love II by UB40 Used copy in excellent condition $12 Rat in the Kitchen by UB40 Used copy in excellent condition $12 |
Labour of Love II: In 1989, UB40 released its much-anticipated follow-up album to the multi-platinum Labour of Love. This release, fittingly titled Labour of Love II, retraces same process taken by its predecessor. This process, of remaking ten songs in the unique style and grace of UB40, helped propel eight boys from England to the top of the music charts six years prior, and helped to make this album do the same. "...brilliant compilation of reggae covers by UK(birmingham based) band - BRILLIANT!" Rat in the Kitchen: "This is no doubt one of their best works, unlike some of their later works, each song has a different jive to them. Not one song is worth skipping, you'll love them all..a definite buy." |
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Algerian Rai by Cheb Nacim New $26 |
In the tradition of the great Raï singers Cheb Hasni, Khaled and others, Cheb Nacim presents an album of passionate Raï songs by Hasni, Dahman El Harrachi, Abderahmane Djoudi, as well as original compositions. Style and instrumentation range from a traditional "desert feel" to hot rumba and pulsating dance grooves and club remixes. Produced by Hossam Ramzy. |
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Seasons of Violet: Lovesongs from Palestine by Rim Banna New $26 |
A collection of eleven love songs from Palestine, produced by KKV in Norway. |