This lavish 2-CD set celebrates the 25th anniversary of Düsseldorf band Propaganda’s brooding synth-pop masterpiece, A Secret Wish (1985), featuring the hit singles ‘Duel’, ‘Dr. Mabuse’ and ‘Dream Within a Dream’. The bonus disc offers a wealth of previously unheard alternative mixes and mutations, studio outtakes, and the legendary 20-minute cassette mix of ‘Duel’. These rarities and the expanded artwork ensure that this is the ultimate version of one of the most ambitious, accomplished and beautifully preserved albums of the mid-80s; a sound that, a quarter of a century on, remains as exciting and alluring as ever.
‘Propaganda as the perfect post punk pop group? Very, very easily.’ –Melody Maker • ‘The children of Fritz Lang and Giorgio Moroder…’ –NME • ‘Bold, striking, exciting and totally enjoyable’ –Smash Hits
Influence – The Best of Art of Noise Art of Noise SALVODCD212 | CD2 | 698458821225
Of all the groups that have defined electronic music, with the possible exception of Kraftwerk, the Art of Noise have perhaps enjoyed the most sustained and interesting career. Influence is Art of Noise at their very best. Disc One compiles the hit singles, collaborations, classic album tracks, film and TV themes, 12" remixes and B-sides. Disc Two retells the Art of Noise story through 20 previously unreleased tracks from 1983 to the present day. ‘...because the heart has reasons that reason will never know.’
Total Madness 30th Anniversary Madness USMTVCD001 | CD + DVD | 698458040121
MADNESS are the ultimate British singles band, holding the record for British single sales in the 1980’s when over 6 million Madness singles were bought by the British public. Their ability to document serious issues within seemingly sweet pop songs can be heard in the likes of The Smiths, Blur, Arctic Monkeys and a host of other huge acts that followed their appearance in the late 70’s. Celebrate the 30th anniversary of one of the most popular bands of all time with this unique collection of over twenty top-20 singles and their accompanying videos on one CD and DVD set.
Frankie Goes to Hollywood SALVOMDCD03 | CD2 | 698458813220
The first of the ZTT albums to be re-issued by Salvo, Welcome To The Pleasuredome was one of the biggest British LPs of the 1980s. Very few labels score three number one singles in their first year of business. But then very few labels sign bands like Frankie Goes To Hollywood, formed from the shards of Liverpool’s explosive new wave scene.
25 years on, the definitive edition of a 1980s masterpiece. Includes the original double album re-mastered, plus classic B-sides, Trevor Horn’s epic remixes, and archive interviews. The bonus disc features previously unheard studio demos of ‘War’, ‘Two Tribes’ and the title track, an early 11-minute version of ‘Ballad Of 32’, and a completely unreleased song from the end of the Pleasuredome era, ‘Watusi Love Juicy’. Beautifully expanded artwork includes never-before-seen photos, paintings and new liner notes.
With the soccer World Cup taking place for the first time on African soil from June 11 to July 11, we are experiencing a surge of interest in the vibrant music and culture of the region, especially South Africa.
Head off the beaten track with Putumayo’s irresistible African beats: incredible music by Angélique Kidjo, Soweto Gospel Choir and more.
Purchase the new album South Africa or one of Putumayo’s other African CDs at your nearest Sanity store or online at sanity.com.au and enter the draw to win a trip for 2 to South Africa, courtesy of Sanity, Putumayo and Intrepid Travel.
Tribute to a Reggae Legend PUTUMAYO | PUT303 | CD | 0790248030326
A jammin’ multi-genre tribute featuring international artists performing many of Bob Marley’s best-loved songs. Includes 5 tracks recorded especially for this collection by Rebelution, Freshlyground, Sierra Leone Refugee All Stars, Rocky Dawuni and Carole Facale of Dobacaracol. The must-have collection celebrating Marley’s 65th birthday in 2010.
Sonando Ya Sierra Maestra WORLD VILLAGE | WV450011 | CD | 794881954124
Established by Juan de Marcos Gonzales, who later founded Buena Vista Social Club, Sierra Maestra is one of the most revered and longstanding Cuban ensembles playing son today. Now, with five of the original members still present, the group continues to work with young talented writers with new songs in the son tradition and style, but expressed in new musical and lyrical directions.
Air Hadouk Hadouk Trio NAÏVE | NJ620611 | CD | 3298496206113
Stunning new album from the revered trio of adventure-seeking multi-instrumentalists, for fans of Armand Amar and Levon Minassian’s Songs From A World Apart (LD0570205). Creating a sound uniquely their own between world music and jazz, the Hadouk Trio’s name attests to its versatility: the word Hadouk is composed of Hajouj (African three-stringed bass) and Doudouk, the Armenian oboe. Loy Ehrlich has performed with artists as diverse as Youssou N’Dour and Peter Gabriel, while Steve Shehan has played percussion for Brian Eno, Paul Simon and Paul McCartney.
Al Cantar A Manuel Mayte Martin (vocals) WORLD VILLAGE | WV468087 | CD | 713746808723
Mayte Martin is widely recognized as one of the most important flamenco voices of her generation. She has also devoted part of her career to the Spanish American genre of bolero. A new album by Mayte Martin is a special event. She now offers us a series of songs based on the work of the Malaga poet and journalist Manuel Alcantara (born 1928 in Malaga), reinventing the time-honoured tradition of adapting poetry to song. Her aim was to be the voice of the poet, and merge it with her breathing. We are talking about flamenco, about La Nina de los Peines and Pepe Marchena, but also about Jacques Brel and Joni Mitchell because of the sheer versatility of Mayte Martin's work.
Number One Bus Nuru Kane (guitar), Bayefale Gnawa, Ensemble Gnawa IRIS | IR3002012 | CD | 3464630020123
Described by Songlines magazine as 'a true original', Nuru Kane was born in the Senegalese capital of Dakar in 1973. A trip to Morocco exposed him to the music of the Gnawa, an experience that came to define his unique 'desert blues' sound. On Number One Bus Nuru Kane sings powerfully in English, French and Senegalese language of human experience, morality, the impact of colonial times and violence, all beautifully interwoven into a sound that blends North African Gnawa ethnic musics with more modern, bluesy arrangements. Fans of Rokia Traoré and Ali Farka Touré will delight in this highly original new release.
Mounqaliba - 'in a state of reversal' in classical Arabic - follows the runaway success of her World Village debut, Ana Hina (WV450005). The hypnotic beauty of Natacha’s lilting vocals crosses Western and Arabic classical styles with a lush string section described by the singer as ‘Baroque meets Beirut’, with exotic renditions of Nick Drake’s 'River Man' and a song by Françoise Hardy.
Born in Sarajevo at a time when the folk music of Yugoslavia enjoyed widespread popularity, Amira learned traditional sevdalinke (songs of yearning) from her mother. Her big break came performing with the gypsy ensemble Mostar Sevdah Reunion, her 2005 debut solo album finding its way onto several Album of the Year lists. Accompanied by Merima Ključo, one of the world's finest classical accordionists, Amira looks at these traditional songs in a new light, rediscovering them and presenting them as the true gems they are. These are hauntingly beautiful examples of the highly complex musical cultures of Bosnia, Serbia and Macedonia. 'Where Amira goes, follow...Zumra is in the ballpark for one of this year's best.' –Froots
Inside This Heart of Mine Catherine Russell WORLD VILLAGE | WV468092 | CD | 713746809225
Revered blues, jazz and R&B singer Catherine Russell’s third album for World Village, Inside This Heart Of Mine showcases the ever-deepening interpretive wiles of her ripe, honey-dipped alto, as she personifies the living heart and proud history of each of the 13 songs that make up this set.
Whether demanding stamina from lover ('Long, Strong and Consecutive'), playfully bemoaning the evils of the demon alcohol ('Quiet Whiskey'), or celebrating New Orleans-style swagger (Struttin' With Some Barbeque), Catherine is never less than impassioned, genuine, vulnerable - and utterly indomitable.
Leva-me aos fados Ana Moura WORLD VILLAGE | WV468099 | CD | 713746809928
With her soulful interpretation of her land’s captivating fado style, Ana Moura has become a leading exponent of this poetic, deeply expressive idiom which personifies the Portuguese psyche as it explores such universal themes as lost love, separation, and longing.
As the songstress explains, ‘it’s very special because it’s all about emotions and feelings. It needs no translation.' With Mick Jagger and Prince counted among her fans, Ana is the next major breakout star in the Portuguese fado firmament. Hear the raven-haired beauty with that seductive, sultry voice on You Tube.
The great Cuban pianist Chucho Valdés performs in Melbourne September 2010. On his new album, he combines four musical languages in his inimitable style: hard bop, modal jazz, free jazz and Latin-jazz. Chucho’s Steps is a sophisticated musical cocktail blending virtuosity, experimentation and spontaneity; or the three things that Horace Silver demands from jazz: strength, emotion and intellect. Chucho plays with his octet, The Afro-Cuban Messengers.
Sonando Ya
Air Hadouk
Al Cantar A Manuel
