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Mahmoud Ahmed & Imperial Bodyguard Band
Ethiopiques Vol. 26 1972-1974

Another set of sparkling musical jewels in this remarkable series. Mahmoud Ahmed has proved the star vocalist in the Ethiopique catalogue - he has invented a world of uncertain borders, an improbable mix of Eastern-African rhythmic lines, mysterious laments with refined ornamentation and melodies of unexpected Indian modulation. more >>

Al Andaluz Project
Al-Maraya

Al-Maraya (The Mirror) is the second album by the Al-Andaluz Project - the Spanish-German ensemble who have brought together - and to life - the early folk music of the Sephardic Jewish, Arab and Christian traditions of Moorish Spain. more >>

Gabriel Pierne
Works for Piano - Laurent Wagschal

These highly complex works command admiration with their power, the virtuosity of the writing and the sumptuousness of the sound. The engaging playing of Laurent Wagschal reflects the superb critical acclaim that he has been currently receiving. more >>

Various
Manana, El Tango - Perlas del Label

The Mañana record label – created and directed by Eduardo Makaroff of Gotan Project – has a mission : to popularize the very best contemporary musicians who play tango, milonga, candombe and Argentinian folklore music. more >>

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Electro Swing Fever (4CD)

This genre is simply phenomenal. One would think there was little in common with the Swing from the thirties and forties and today’s dance producers, but there is increasing interest from this sector in fusing the two disparate genres together, making a beat which combines musical heritage and a cool new sound. more >>

Sonny Stitt
Blows the Blues - The Hard Swing

Two sparkling Sonny Stitt albums “Blows the Blues” and “The Hard Swing” - both recorded in 1959, the first on the West Coast, the second on the East. more >>

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Frank Rosolino/Conte Candoli/Tony Scott - Live in Rome 1973

For the first time ever on CD, an ultra rare live performance with excellent sound quality recorded in Italy by three American jazz men of Italian origin: Frank Rosolino, Conte Candoli and Tony Scott (born Anthony Sciacca). more >>