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Release date: 28 July CRAMWORLD
KASAI ALLSTARS In the 7th Moon … CD CRAW44
Kasai Allstars is a collective revolving around 25 musicians from different ethnic groups from the Democratic Republic of Congo who use a spectacular mixture of traditional acoustic instruments, electric guitars, distortion-laden thumb pianos and soulful vocals. Kasaï Allstars' music is powerful and sophisticated, driving and raw, similar to Konono N°1 but more melodic, using a broader array of instruments and textures, and wilder, more complex, polyrhythms.
Release date: 28 July SAREGAMA
ANANDA SHANKAR Remembering 4CD CDNF143161
A compelling retrospective of the sitar player and composer, Ananada Shankar, an artist who was ahead of his time and whose importance is only now being fully recognised. A nephew of Ravi Shankar and friend of Jimi Hendrix, today he is a vital influence on artists including Tjinder Singh of Cornershop and Mercury Music Prize winner, Talvin Singh. 53 tracks on 4CDs carefully selected from the best of his EMI India recordings make it the most comprehensive collection currently available. Packaged in a full-size (28.5 x 26cms) hard-back book with slipcase and 16-page booklet including detailed notes and rare photographs.
Release date: 28 July TELARC BLUES
PINETOP PERKINS Pinetop Perkins And Friends CD CD83680
Pinetop Perkins, who celebrates his 95th birthday in June 2008, is one of the last great Mississippi bluesmen still performing. He has been playing blues and boogie piano for more than six decades – including a twelve-year stint with Muddy Waters’ legendary outfit. In addition he has worked and recorded with the likes of Sonny Boy Williamson, Robert Nighthawk, Earl Hooker, B.B. King, Willie Dixon and Howlin’ Wolf. On this set of classic blues standards Perkins is surrounded by more than a dozen legendary musicians, including guitarists Eric Clapton, B.B. King and Jimmie Vaughan, bassist Willie Kent, drummer Willie “Big Eyes” Smith and many more.
Release date: 28 July INTRODUCING
HANGGAI Introducing Hanggai CD INTRO111CD
Hanggai are at the forefront of a musical movement in China that is finding inspiration in native folk traditions. The musicians draw on a repertoire of traditional songs from the Inner Mongolian grasslands that have all but disappeared during China's recent turbulent past. At their musical core are the two most important instruments of the grasslands – the iconic morin khuur, the horse-hair fiddle and the tobshuur, a strummed two-stringed lute. Many of the songs use a throat-singing technique (hoomei) that has been handed down over the course of more than two millennia.
Release date: 28 July ROUGH GUIDES
VARIOUS ARTISTS Rough Guide To Salsa Gold CD RGNET1209CD
The salsa scene of the 1970s was diverse and full of bands struggling to gain recognition. Some of the biggest names, such as Fruko and Machito, emerged from this ‘Golden Era’, but The Rough Guide To Salsa Gold also includes lesser-known groups like Orquesta Dee Jay.
VARIOUS ARTISTS Rough Guide To Romanian Gypsies CD RGNET1210CD
From energetic brass bands and mesmerising cimbolom players to legendary haunting fiddlers, The Rough Guide To The Music Of Romanian Gypsies presents the internationally acclaimed performers and local stars that have, until now, remained undiscovered outside of Eastern Europe. Featured musicians include Taraf de Haïdouks, Fanfare Ciocąrlia, Mahala Raï Banda, Toni Iordachi and Gabi Lunca.
Release date: 28 July RIVERBOAT MID-PRICE
RENE LECAILLE Mapou CD TUGMID1033
Now available at a special low price. The remarkable singer, accordion player, guitarist and extraordinary songster Rene Lacaille tells the story of his troubadour life, which highlights the evolution of the music of La Réunion and features (among others) the fascinating styles of séga and maloya. ‘Roots music of real quality’ fRoots.
Release date: 28 July TELARC DISCOVER BLUES
MARIA MULDAUR Fanning The Flames CD CD83394
Reissue of a 1996 session by vocalist Maria Muldaur who is best-known for her sultry recording of the classic ‘Midnight at the Oasis’. ‘Fanning the Flames’ was recorded in Louisianawith the help of locals like Dave Torkanowsky and slide guitarist Sonny Landreth, several songs by Jon Cleary and the assistance of Johnny Adams, Mavis Staples and Bonnie Raitt on vocals.
JAMES COTTON/BILLY BRANCH/ Super Harps CD CD83472
CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE
Reissue of a 1999 session by an all-star super-group of blues harmonica players - James Cotton, Billy Branch, Charlie Musselwhite and Sugar Ray Norcia,. The 11-track recording provides a world of insight into what blues harp has been about since the 1950s.
SAM McCLAIN Blues for the Soul CD CD83487
Reissue of a 1999 session by the great soul and blues vocalist Mighty Sam McClain. Featuring a powerhouse horn section, Blues for the Soul, is a showcase for the McClain’s exciting vocal and song-writing talents and it’s one of his most masterful recordings.
TAB BENOIT Sea Saint Sessions CD CD83573
Reissue of a 2003 studio recording by the blues guitarist Tab Benoit. Recorded at the legendary Sea Saint studios in New Orleans, Benoit is joined by some of Louisiana’s leading musicians, including, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Cyril Neville, George Porter and Brian Stoltz.
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