cdRoots New Additions - June 18, 2009
cdRoots New Additions
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In addition to the new titles described below, I have just added STILL MORE older titles from various European labels. I have only one or two of each title on hand, so take a look under the
new titles page and grab them while I have them!
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SPECIAL OFFERS:
Taraf de Haidouks -
Maskarada Special Offer - 12.99
The most famous Gypsy band from Clejani, Romania (and one of the most famous from the whole region), present an interesting twist: music by composers who themselves borrowed from folkloric themes: Bela Bartok, Aram Khatchaturian, Manuel de Falla, Ketelbey and Albeniz are all given a fair turnaround by the Taraf's members, along with some of their own original music that pays homage back to the sources. Inventive and as always, full of wild energy. Limited supply at this price.
The Rail Band -
Belle Epoque 2: MansaSpecial price of 15.99. (Regular price is 19.99).
Only 2 left at this price.
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New and 'finally back in stock' titles
I know I have been a bit heavy on Italy this month, and there's still more below. But fear not fans of Nordic, Spanish and French music, more is coming for you next month.
The Henrys - Is This Tomorrow (2 discs)
The new CD/DVD combo from this most eclectic band is coming in late June, 2009. This is not just a CD, it is a CD/DVD package. 2-disc set is about 2 hours of music, copious photography, home theatre (5.1) sound, a pdf file with song info, and as the nband says it, 'the tactile kicks of the 3x2 panel recycled paper digipak packaging.' Highly Recommended!
Mimmo Epifani -
Zucchini FlowersThe Salentine mandolinist's newest take on taranta is global in scope, yet deeply rooted in local traditions. It's bright, witty, energetic, and altogether brilliant. VERY Highly recommended! Go listen for yourself -
The Definitive Charley Patton: 75th Anniversary Edition
3 CDs & 1 DVD. Compilation of 60 tracks, spotlighting his influences, contemporaries, and songs from Charley himself. Featuring Son House, Robert Johnson, Tommy Johnson, Howlin' Wolf, Ma Rainey, Blind Lemon Jefferson, others. The DVD, "Talkin' Patton", features interviews with musicians, musicologists, historians, and others. Also, shows new footage of Dockery's plantation, where he was raised.
Marisa Sannia - Rosa de papel
Marisa Sannia wrote: "We don't have to read poetry with our eyes , we have to read it with the voice. The eyes help us to decipher it, the ears help us to discover the rhythm of it, but it's with the voice that we can recreate it". The Sardinian singer probed the deep sea of Federico Garcia Lorca's poetry, choosing and collecting words and compositions of the great Andalusian poet. The lyrics of each song (except for "pequeño vals vienes" by Leonard Cohen and "La cancion de la mariposa" by Amancio Prada) were all set into music by the artist and performed in acoustic settings for piano and guitar
Raffaello Simeoni - Mater Sabina
Singer from Lazio, Raffaello Simeoni on vocals, dizi, saz, hurdy-gurdy, melodeon, F recorder, cuatro, samples, sinth, tarota, binju and organetto with Gabriella Aiello on vocals. The artist writes 'This is the story of Mater Sabina, from the tradition of my native region, the crossroads of myriad pathways, set in the very heart of Italy. Here pipers and fifers, migratory sheperds, impromptu rhymers, wandering songsters have tread this land, dragging their strains with the voices and tunes of our women, with the breath of Saint Francis. I follow their footsteps ... and carry on.' Guests include Hevia, Arnaldo Vacca and Isola Quartet.
various - Musiche e canti popolari del Salento - Vol.3
The third volume of this important 'Music and Folksongs in Salento' series from Aramire. 55 minute - 16 track CD with a 96 page book of information (in Italian and English) and photos.
Giovanna Marini - Il Salento di Giovanna Marini
Giovanna Marini is a popular singer of Italian folk music. This recording is the result of research into the traditional music of Salento, the south of Puglia, which has very ancient roots and goes back to the ancient Greek habitation of the region.
Antonio Aloisi, Antonio Bandello - Bona sera a quista casa...
Uccio' Aloisi and 'Uccio' Bandello are the recognized masters of the Salentine vocal style of gli Ucci. They sing all kinds of songs: romantic love songs, songs of sex and conquest, work songs and prison songs all recorded 1976-1979 and in 1997. The 79 page booklet includes commentary in Italian and English; lyrics in dialect, Italian and English; and musical transcriptions.
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Recent additions also include:
Patrick Vaillant - Bastian Contrari
Hassan Haffar - The Aleppo Suites (3 CD set)
Various Artists - Songs and Morin Khuur
Najma Akhtar, Gary Lucas - Rishte
Raghunath Manet - Veena Dreams
Sister Fa - Sarabah: Tales from the Flipside of Paradise
Jayme Stone and Mansa Sissoko - Africa To Appalachia
Khaled Jubran - Psalms
The Horse Flies - Until the Ocean
Brass Monkey - Head Of Steam
Martin, Taylor, Carthy and Simpson - Martins4
Mamer - Eagle
KTU - Quiver
Bellowhead - Live At Shepherds Bush Empire (PAL DVD)
Daniel Kahn and Painted Bird - Partisans & Parasites
Maria del Mar Bonet - Raixa
New Orleans Jazz Orchestra - Book One
Maria Teresa - Era uma vez um Jardim
Varttina - 25
Di Naye Kapelye - Traktorist: Carpathian Klezmer
6 Australes - Eclipse: Nuevas canciones de Buenos Aires
Tine Kindermann - Schamlos Schön: 13 alte Lieder aus Deutschland
Banda Olifante - Banda Olifante
Marisa Sannia - Rosa de papel
Leonard Cohen - Live in London
Le Vent Du Nord - Mesdames Et Messieurs!
various - Bellina Che Te Piace L'Allegria
various - Aria Stisa: Canti di contadine e trattoristi a Torchiarolo
KAL - Radio Romanista -
Rail Band - Volume 3: Dioba
Michel Macias - tout et son contraire
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Iceland celebrates independence today, June 17
June 17 is
National Day (Þjóðhátíðardagurinn) in Iceland (Lýðveldið Ísland). This is the birthdate of Jón Sigurðsson, a noted Icelandic independence figure.
Like most places, it is celebrated by community parades.
But I prefer to commemorate it with musical art, of course:
Anna Palina and the band
Draupner sing the traditional "Ásu Kvædi."
Listen!Klakki is a contemporary ensemble led by Icelandic singer Nina Björk Elíasson.
Listen!Read more about Icelandic musicians on
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New titlesNordic - Metropol
With an urge for experimentation and deep understanding of Swedish folk music, Erik Rydvall (keyfiddle), Magnus Zetterlund (mandolin) and Anders Löfberg (cello) offer a combination of instruments that is unique. The result is a musical web of cinematic compositions filled with harmonies, rhythms, groove and improvisation. (Limited supply.)
The Horse Flies - Until the Ocean
The long-lived, wildly original old-time music visionaries in a brand-new CD! Richie Stearns, Jeff Claus, Judy Hyman, percussionist Taki Masuko, bassist Jay Olsa and Rick Hansen on accordion, organ and Moog. "Build a House and Burn it Down," "Carnival Lips," "Baghdad Children," "Drunkard's Child" and more.
Månsson and Aberg - Alvdans
On their 2009 release, Älvdans, Swedish duo of Göran Månsson, one of Sweden's foremost flutists, and Sven Åberg on lutes and guitar, has a sound that is totally unique; a mix of their own compositions and traditional material, backed-up Jonas Åkerlund, violins and Petter Berndalen, percussion. (Göran Månsson also performs with Gjallarhorn.) (Limited supply.)
Brass Monkey - Head Of Steam
The English folk brass band return, led by Martin Carthy and John Kirkpatrick who, between them, have played with almost every important folk and folk rock group of the last 30 years including Steeleye Span, Richard Thompson, The Watersons, The Albion Band, The "Morris On" Band and many more. The album features an extended line up including vocals, guitar, melodeon, concertina, trumpet, trombone, percussion to create an original sound with deep roots in the English tradition. "..a swashbuckling selection of tunes and songs performed so invigoratingly" says fRoots.
Gunnel Mauritzson Band - Det som sker…
13 new tracks, 3 of the them traditional, the rest composed by Gunnel. Contemporary Swedish poets Ingrid Sjöstrand, Marie Lundquist and Ylva Eggehorn have contributed lyrics to 8 of the songs. 2 tracks are instrumentals. GMB':s music is anchored in Swedish folk tradition, and the listener is taken on a musical journey sometimes influenced by jazz. The ensemble is Christian Jormin - drums, percussion and piano; Jonas Knutsson - saxophones; and Stefan Wingefors - double bass, piano and accordion. Special guests are Johan Hedin - nyckelharpa; and Erik Steen - Spanish guitar. (Limited supply.)
Jayme Stone and Mansa Sissoko - Africa To Appalachia
2009 Juno Award winner by banjo ace Stone and Malian koraplayer Sissoko in "a polyrhythmic journey to Mali and back again" to "reconnect Africa and North America -- or is it the other way around?" With guitarist Grant Gordy, bassist Paul Matthew, Casey Driessen on fiddle, Bassekou Kouyate on ngoni and more.
Martin, Taylor, Carthy and Simpson - Martins4
Four guitarists- Juan Martin (flamenco) and Martin Taylor (jazz) plus scions of the Brit folk scene Martin Carthy and Martin Simpson - recorded live together at the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow.
Mamer - Eagle
Traditional Kazak folk songs and Mamer's own compositions, touched with a renegade spirit. Guests include Bela Fleck and the late, great French producer Hector Zazou.
KTU - Quiver
This powerful, agressively fronds group returns with this 2009 powerhouse of sounds. Trey Gunn / Warr guitar; Kimmo Pohjonen / accordion, voice; Pat Mastelotto / rhythmic devices, beats and noises with Samuli Kosminen additional beats and noises, Kosminization
Recent additions also include:
Bellowhead - Live At Shepherds Bush Empire (PAL DVD)
Daniel Kahn and Painted Bird - Partisans & Parasites
Maria del Mar Bonet - Raixa
New Orleans Jazz Orchestra - Book One
Maria Teresa - Era uma vez um Jardim
Varttina - 25
KTU - Quiver
Di Naye Kapelye - Traktorist: Carpathian Klezmer
6 Australes - Eclipse: Nuevas canciones de Buenos Aires
Tine Kindermann - Schamlos Schön: 13 alte Lieder aus Deutschland
Banda Olifante - Banda Olifante
Marisa Sannia - Rosa de papel
Leonard Cohen - Live in London
Le Vent Du Nord - Mesdames Et Messieurs!
various - Bellina Che Te Piace L'Allegria
various - Aria Stisa: Canti di contadine e trattoristi a Torchiarolo
KAL - Radio Romanista -
Rail Band - Volume 3: Dioba
Michel Macias - tout et son contraire
Orquestra Imperial - Carnaval So Ano Que Vem
various (African Pearls) - Guinee 70: The Discotheque Years
various (African Pearls) - Mali 70: Electric Mali
Guafa Trio - Herencia
Catriona McKay and Olov Johansson - Foogy
Orquestra Arab de Barcelona - Maktub
Stile Antico - Song of Songs (SACD)
Conspirare, Craig Hella Johnson - A Company of Voices - in Concert
Al Ayre Espanol, Banzo - A batallar estrella
Gianmaria Testa - Solo dal vivo
Philip Glass - In the Upper Room
Soname - Plateau
Various - Festival of San Miguel Tzinacapan
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New titles
Bellowhead - Live At Shepherds Bush Empire (PAL DVD)
The carnival folk big band are captured live during their Burlesque tour at their sold-out London Shepherds Bush Empire show on September 26th 2007. This is the first ever official DVD from the much loved 11-piece group. In addition to the 98 minute concert, the DVD follows the group off stage and on the road with over an hour of bonus documentaries and interviews. PAL format DVD Only (plays in many new DVD machines in all regions, and on most computers)
Daniel Kahn and Painted Bird - Partisans & Parasites
A Detroit area native, Daniel Kahn has lived, played music, recorded, acted, directed plays and composed theatre music in New Orleans, Detroit, New York and Ann Arbor. In summer 2005 Daniel moved to Berlin, and, within a very short space of time, became an integral part of the city's folk and klezmer scene, playing in different groups and musical projects. As a corollary, he soon formed his own band, featuring a rotating roster of some of Berlin and New Yorks best young Klezmer and Balkan players. "The Painted Bird" concocts a mixture of Klezmer, radical Yiddish song, political cabaret and punk folk, kept together by Kahn's amazing abilities both as a songwriter and a performer; telling stories of outrageous incidents, poetically dark, tragically humorous and politically incorrect.
Maria del Mar Bonet - Raixa
For more than 40 years, Maria del Mar Bonet has been one of the major voices of Mediterranean music. Born in Palma de Majorca, she moved to Barcelona at the end of the 60's and formed part of what was called "La Nova Canco" (The New Song), an artistic movement that emerged during the final years of General Franco's dictatorship. Other famous members of the movement are Joan Manuel Serrat and Lluis Llach. This CD (the name of a garden in Majorca), was recorded in concert at Plaça Del Rei Barcelona and celebrates Bonet's 25th year of concerts in this venue.
New Orleans Jazz Orchestra - Book One
Founded in December 2002 by its current artistic director, Irvin Mayfield. They perform and present educational programs that draw upon the rich musical and cultural traditions of "the birthplace of jazz," where the group is based. Book One, the group's debut recording, is a showcase of Irvin Mayfield's original compositions for big band and features cameos by vocalist Johnaye Kendrick, R and B singer John Boutté and a singing/scatting turn by orchestra member Leon "Chocolate" Brown.
Maria Teresa - Era uma vez um Jardim
Maria Teresa is an outstanding Fado singer with multiple facets and influences to her talent. Born in France to Portuguese parents, she sings the popular tradition of the country of her origins as well as that of Brazil. Teresa's sensual voice brings out the purity and emotion of this powerful musical genre, which she learned from her mother. Featured artists include Tarcisio Gondim, Renaud Gillet and Toninho Do Carmo on guitars, Francis Varis on accordion and Salvador Douezy and Zé Luis Nascimento on percussion.
Varttina - 25
2008 marked Värttinä's 25th year as a band. The CD includes twenty-two tracks taken from all their eleven albums and the Archive Live DVD plus an unreleased song "Vipinäveet" recorded during the sessions for their album Miero. The "25" album also features lyrics, fotos from their entire career and deluxe, four-color, digipak design with 24 page booklet.
KTU - Quiver
This powerful, agressively fronds group returns with this 2009 powerhouse of sounds. Trey Gunn / Warr guitar; Kimmo Pohjonen / accordion, voice; Pat Mastelotto / rhythmic devices, beats and noises with Samuli Kosminen additional beats and noises, Kosminization
Di Naye Kapelye - Traktorist: Carpathian Klezmer
Di Naye Kapelye goes 50ies-socialism? After a lot of hunting the indefatigable fieldworker Bob Cohen researched a socialist build-up song in yiddish - the scrumptious "Traktorist", praising not only the tractor itself and the five-year plan performance, but also, if not to say mainly, the bigger chances of a tractor driver to hit on the girls. Again, Di Naye Kapelye reaffirms their outstanding role regarding Jewish music from the Carpathian Basin - authentic, rough and tender, danceable and soaked with a deep and true love for the heritage that's treasured by these passioned musicians ever since we can remember.
6 Australes - Eclipse: Nuevas canciones de Buenos Aires
The music of 6 Australes has its roots in the Río de la Plata region, but emerged in Berlin; composed and performed by Argentinean and German musicians, brought together by the Tango. Musically they go beyond Tango, opening up to various forms of Latin-American music as for instance Milonga, Zamba, Chacarera, Bossa Nova or Candombe. Out of this joining they create their own distinctive style, that merges melodic passion with rhythmic diversity and - together with the poetic power of Sergio Gobi's lyrics - enriches the tradition of Spanish-American song.
Tine Kindermann - Schamlos Schön: 13 alte Lieder aus Deutschland
Kindermann sings German folk songs accompanied by American rock musicians and arranged by Frank London. The result is astonishingly natural. There was something in these five centuries old songs that resisted obliteration. Mothers preserved them in secret; grandmothers and kindergarten teachers sang and sing to their children the songs of their own childhoods. Kindermann has blown the dust off these songs and made them alive, fresh, good as new. With her musicians, she has put them in an unusual contemporary intercultural context. She offers them to us, tenderly and unabashedly, songs of love and - in the words of Heine's "Loreley" - bygone ages. The band: Marc Ribot und Greg Cohen (Tom Waits Band) on guitar and double bass, Glenn Patscha (Ollabelle) on keyboards and Frank London (Klezmatics).
Recent additions also include:
Banda Olifante - Banda Olifante
Marisa Sannia - Rosa de papel
Leonard Cohen - Live in London
Le Vent Du Nord - Mesdames Et Messieurs!
various - Bellina Che Te Piace L'Allegria
various - Aria Stisa: Canti di contadine e trattoristi a Torchiarolo
KAL - Radio Romanista -
Rail Band - Volume 3: Dioba
Michel Macias - tout et son contraire
Orquestra Imperial - Carnaval So Ano Que Vem
various (African Pearls) - Guinee 70: The Discotheque Years
various (African Pearls) - Mali 70: Electric Mali
Guafa Trio - Herencia
Catriona McKay and Olov Johansson - Foogy
Orquestra Arab de Barcelona - Maktub
Stile Antico - Song of Songs (SACD)
Conspirare, Craig Hella Johnson - A Company of Voices - in Concert
Al Ayre Espanol, Banzo - A batallar estrella
Gianmaria Testa - Solo dal vivo
Philip Glass - In the Upper Room
Soname - Plateau
Various - Festival of San Miguel Tzinacapan
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World Music, indeed! Italian brass band spans the globe
Banda OlifanteSomewhere between an Italian municipal brass band and The Thundering Herd you will find the music of Olifante.. At home with Mediterranean tradition and jazz, Afrobeat and klezmer. Guests include horn player Frank London, accordionist Simone Zanchini, Senegalese drummer As Niang and French tuba player Michel Godard. Thoroughly unique, highly recommended.
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Ivo PapasovDance of the FalconWorld Village (www.worldvillagemusic.com)
Papasov has a well-deserved seat at the top of the Bulgarian wedding music pantheon. He's a clarinetist of uncanny skill and inventiveness who has inspired legions of young musicians to try to fill his enormous shoes. On this new release, he explores themes of love, marriage, sex, falcons, and panthers. He has legions of musicians backing him up, and though he keeps his swirling, screaming clarinet at the center of it all, one could argue that some of the arrangements are a little too slick to get a good grip on his solos. The overwrought piano and synth on the traditional "Hubava si Moya Goro (Beautiful Forest)" ooze over into smooth jazz indulgence. Likewise the over-orchestrated "Sunrise," where the sweeping strings nearly overpower the clarinet. The breathtaking solo intro to the traditional "Prayer from the Mountains Daglar" gets run over by a truck of dense orchestration. His manic take on Henry Mancini's "Pink Panther," however, is inspired lunacy. "Echoes of Rumelia" is a driving men's wedding dance with a restless rhythm pushed along by the popping percussion. The title track has a triumphant, muscular energy to it. The music here is at its best when Papasov keeps the arrangements gritty and close to the ground. - Peggy Latkovich
CD available from cdRoots
Tinarawen: Live in London
TinariwenLive in London (DVD)
Buy the CDTouareg desert rockers Tinariwen release their first Live DVD, featuring 12 songs filmed at the Shepherds Bush Empire, London, December 2007. The sound track has been mixed and supervised by Justin Adams. Some of the Saharan guitar rebels' most popular songs appear on the DVD, including "Chet Boghassa", "Cler Achel", "Amassakoul 'n' Tenere" and "Matadjem Yinmixan". The DVD alsohas extras including an intimate 50 minute campfire interview with the band's founder, Ibrahim, tips on how to tie a "Shesh" (toureg turban) as well as a mini documentary on Tinariwen and more.
