cdRoots New Additions - June 18, 2009
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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: Mansa
Special 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 Flowers
The 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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