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PUT303

Tribute to a Reggae Legend - Bob Marley Songs
Caracol, Rocky Dawuni, Freshlyground, Funkadesi, Robi Kahakalau, Northern Lights feat Jonathan, Edwards, Playing for Change feat Keb Mo and Vusi Mahlasela, Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars
PUTUMAYO | PUT303 | CD | 0790248030326

Could You Be Loved, Concrete Jungle, Mellow Mood, Sun is Shining, Africa Unite, Real Situation, Do It Twice, Waiting in Vain, One Love, Natural Mystic, No Woman No Cry, Is this Love

Few people have made the kind of lasting, universal impact that Bob Marley has made with his music. In his short 36 years, Marley managed not only to introduce hundreds of millions to reggae but also spread powerful messages of peace, love, human rights and acceptance. It’s no surprise that almost 30 years after his death, one can travel to any part of the globe and witness his far-reaching musical legacy. Bob Marley would have been 65 in 2010, and in celebration, Putumayo releases Tribute to a Reggae Legend, a multi-genre album featuring artists from around the world performing many of his best-loved songs. The collection is the first tribute album Putumayo has produced and its first with five exclusive, original tracks. Artists who recorded songs for this release include Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars, a group of refugees displaced to Guinea during the Sierra Leone civil war. They beautifully harmonize on a poignant interpretation of 'No Woman, No Cry.' South African Afro-fusion band Freshlyground contributes an original recording of 'Africa Unite,' demonstrating their signature mix of African folk, kwela and jazz.

WV479048

Mounqaliba - In A State of Reversal
Natacha Atlas (vocals)
WORLD VILLAGE | WV479048 | CD | 794881956029

Makaan, Bada Al Fajr, Muwashar Ozkourini, River Man, Batkallim, Le Cor Le Vent, La Nuit est Sur La Ville, Lahazat Nashwa, Ghoroub, Taalet, Nafourat el Anwar

The ‘priceless jewel’ of a voice behind Transglobal Underground, Natacha Atlas toured Australia in 2009 for WOMADelaide. 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.

HATOLOGY698

Sunrise in Different Dimensions
Sun Ra Arkestra - Sun Ra (piano), Marshall Allen (alto saxophone, oboe, flute), John Gilmore (tenor saxophone, clarinet, flute), Noel Scott (saxophone, flute), Danny Thompson (saxophone), Kenneth Williams (saxophone), Chris Henderson, Eric Walker (drums)
HATOLOGY | HATOLOGY698 | CD | 752156069829

Light From a Hidden Sun, Silhouettes of the Shadow World, Cocktails for Two, Queer Notions, Limehouse Blues, Thake the A Train, Lightnin'

"'Beauty is necessary for survival.' So Sun Ra told me in 1983. but whether or not you believe beauty is necessary for survival, you can be sure that you're holding a little piece of it in your hand right now. And who knows but that, in different dimensions, Sun Ra speaks for you?' -Graham Lock

AC122

Songs of Rebirth - Homage to Rumi
Ali Reza Ghorbani (vocals)
ACCORDS CROISES | AC122 | CD | 794881880621

Dar Achegi, Gholam Ghamar, Tar o Avaze, Parizad, Moj, Chab ta Sahar, Ney o Avaze, Kahroba

Alireza Ghorbani belongs to a new generation challenging the Iranian revolution on basic questions such as the place of music in society and in an Islamic republic. Born into a religious family, Ali Reza Ghorbani became familiar with the prosody and recitation of the Koran in Arabic as a child, discovering classical Persian music through the radio. Despite his young age he has become one of the leading interpreters of Persian song, a master of the complex melodic and expressive traditions of radif and tasnif. Here he sings the evocative poetry of Rumi.

CD6815

Reggae Sensation
Dennis Brown
MUSIC DIGITAL | CD6815 | CD | 5024952068159

Bobby Socks, Money in my Pocket, Melting Pot, Shine On, Heart and Soul, Back Biter, People Be Free, Satta, New Love Forever, Hold On Steady, Well Without Water, Girl You Know

During Dennis Brown's prolific career, which began in the late 1960s when he was aged just eleven, he recorded more than 75 albums and was one of the major stars of the 'lovers rock' sub-genre of reggae. Bob Marley cited Brown as his favourite singer, dubbing him 'The Crown Prince of Reggae', and Brown would prove hugely influential on future generations of reggae singers.This CD features 20 of his finest recordings including his mega hit 'Money In My Pocket'.


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BYD77057

Swing Guitars - Reinhardt and Grappelli
Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grappelli, Quintet of the Hot Club of France
BYGONE DAYS | BYD77057 | CD | 5024952770571

The Continental, Believe It Beloved, Limehouse Blues, Georgia On My Mind, Exactly Like You, Ain't Misbehavin, Hot Lips, Miss Annabelle Lee, In A Sentimental Mood, Sweet Georgia Brown

2010 marks the centenary of Django Reinhardt's birth. Amongst the first prominent European jazz musicians, Reinhardt remains one of the most renowned jazz guitarists. With violinist Stéphane Grappelli, he co-founded the Quintette du Hot Club de France, described by critic Thom Jurek as 'one of the most original bands in the history of recorded jazz.' Reinhardt's most popular compositions have become jazz standards, including 'Minor Swing', 'Belleville', 'Djangology', 'Swing 42' and 'Nuages' This CD offers 25 of the best-loved titles from the original Hot Club Quintette’s late-1930s heyday, digitally re-mastered.

BYD77055

Goin' Home - Paul Robeson
Paul Robeson
BYGONE DAYS | BYD77055 | CD | 5024952770557

Got The South in My Soul, St Louis Blues, The Banjo Song, I Still Suits Me, Summertime, Just A Wearin For You, Down De Lovers' Lane, Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes, Thora, Sea Fever, Rehearsal Scene, Dear Old Southland, Jerusalem, Now Sleeps the Crimso

Paul Robeson, a great American singer and actor, spent much of his life actively campaigning for equality and fair treatment for all of America’s citizens as well as citizens of the world. Robeson brought to his audiences not only a melodious baritone voice and a grand presence, but magnificent performances on stage and screen. Although his outspokenness often caused him difficulties in his career and personal life, he unswervingly pursued and supported issues that only someone in his position could effect on a grand scale. His career flourished in the 1940s as he performed in America and numerous countries around the world. He was one of the most celebrated figures of his time. This collection of 25 tracks includes performances from his legendary 1958 Carnegie Hall concert and many lesser-known pieces.

DYN3566

I Left My Heart At The Stage Door Canteen
Sammy Kaye and His Orchestra, Martha Tilton, The Andrew Sisters, Glenn Miller, Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, Ella Fitzgerald, Glen Miller and His Orchestra, Helen Forrest, Kate Smith, Jo Stafford, Bing Crosby
DYNAMIC | DYN3566 | CD3 | 827139356620

Songs from WWII - Cuddle Up a Little Closer, Wishing, I Can't Begin To Tell You, All The Things You Are, In Times Like These, This Can't Be Love

DYN3567

Song of Love - Nelson Eddy, Jeanette McDonald
Nelson Eddy, Jeanette MacDonald
DYNAMIC | DYN3567 | CD3 | 827139356729

Indian Love Call, Ah Sweet Mystery of Life, Rose Marie, Will You Remember, I'll See You Again, Wanting You, Stout Hearted Men, Ciribiribin, Beyond The Blue Horizon, Song Of The Mounties

DYN3568

Sing Sing Sing Along With Mitch Miller and The Gang
Mitch Miller and The Gang
DYNAMIC | DYN3568 | CD3 | 872139356728

Memories, My Bonnie, Beer Barrel Polka, Red River Valley, Moonlight and Roses, Down By The Old Mill Stream, Smiles, You Are My Sunshine, On Top Of Old Smoky, When The Saints Go Marching In

26633

Voices of the Valleys 19 Welsh Classics
Bryn Terfel, The Caernarfon Male Voice Choir
XTRA | 26633 | CD | 5024952266333

Music to make your heart soar: 19 of the best-loved Welsh anthems on a single CD, including Eli Jenkins' Prayer sung by Bryn Terfel, and the Welsh National Anthem performed at Cardiff Arms Park.

26635

Dean Martin Sings The Hits
Dean Martin, feat Jerry Lee Lewis
XTRA | 26635 | CD | 5024952266357

Sway, That's Amore, Volare, Memories Are Made of This, Mambo Italiano, I'll Always Love You, You Belong To Me, Kiss, Under the Bridges of Paris, Young and Foolish, Angel Baby

Enjoying great success in music, film, television, and the stage, Dean Martin was less an entertainer than an icon, the eternal essence of cool. A member of the legendary Rat Pack, he lived and died the high life of booze, broads and bright lights, always projecting a sense of utter detachment and serenity; along with Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis, Jr. and the other chosen few who breathed the same rarefied air, Martin — highball and cigarette always firmly in hand — embodied the glorious excess of a world long gone, a world without rules or consequences. This collection presents 26 classic tracks on a single CD, digitally re-mastered. Includes 'Sway', 'That's Amore', 'Volare' and many, many more of his hits.

26634

Love Is A Simple Thing
Debbie Reynolds
XTRA | 26634 | CD | 5024952266340

Tammy, Good Morning, Imagine, All I Do Is Dream Of You, The Blue Room, Time After Time, You Are My Lucky Star, I Never Felt Better, Mean To Me, Hooray For Love, I Like The Likes Of You

At the peak of her career, actress/singer Debbie Reynolds was America's sweetheart, the archetypal girl-next-door; best remembered for her work in Hollywood musicals, she appeared in the genre's defining moment, Singin' in the Rain, as well as many other notable successes. Her recording of the song 'Tammy' (from her 1957 film Tammy and the Bachelor) earned her a gold record and was the best-selling single by a female vocalist in 1957. It was number one for five weeks on the Billboard pop charts. In the movie (the first of the Tammy film series) she co-starred with Leslie Nielsen. In 1959 Reynolds recorded her first album, simply called Debbie, her own selection of 12 standards including 'S’posin', 'Moonglow', 'Mean To Me' and 'Time After Time'. Bing Crosby paid tribute to Reynolds in the sleeve notes accompanying the album. Most recently, she concluded a one-woman tour of the UK. This collection presents over 20 tracks of digitally re-mastered hits from her musicals.

26636

Bewitched
Lena Horne
XTRA | 26636 | CD | 5024952266364

Stormy Weather, Love Me Or Leave Me, Summertime, Mad About The Boy, Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend, At Long Last Love, You Do Something To Me, I'd Do Anything

Singer/actress/rights activist Lena Horne's primary occupation was nightclub entertaining, a profession she pursued successfully around the world for more than 60 years, from the 1930s to the 1990s. In conjunction with her club work, she also maintained a recording career that stretched from 1936 to 2000 and earned her three Grammys, including a Lifetime Achievement Award in 1989; she appeared in 16 feature films and several shorts between 1938 and 1978; she performed occasionally on Broadway, including in her own Tony-winning one-woman show, Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music, in 1981-1982; and she sang and acted on radio and television. Sadly, she passed away 9 May 2010 aged 92. This collection of 25 digitally re-mastered tracks includes two contrasting versions of her signature song 'Stormy Weather'.

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