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Esperanza Spalding
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23-year-old prodigy Esperanza Spalding's debut album demonstrates why the singer and composer is seen as the new hope in jazz and instrumental music.
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| Souad Massi
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This live recording of
Algerian singer-songwriter Souad Massi (who performed at Stern Grove Festival in 2004) backed by an acoustic
trio, showcases Massi’s soulful ballads and smooth
vocals.
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Bachata Roja
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Bachata Roja brings
together the pioneers of bachata -- a guitar-based style that could only be
found on the streets of Santo
Domingo from the early 1960’s to the late
1980’s. |
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| Santogold |
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Santi White’s debut
album is a genre-skipping mash up of dub, punk, and electronica skillfully
carried forward by White’s strong vocals.
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| DeVotchKa |
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After scoring the hit movie Little Miss Sunshine, this Denver group fuses Gypsy, Greek, Slavic, and Mariachi influences with rock and folk on its latest release. |
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Kim Kashkashian and Robert Levin
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Viola virtuoso Kim Kashkashian and pianist Robert Levin bring an atmospheric and melodious sound to a selection of works from Spanish and Argentinean composers. |
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Curumin
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São Paulo’s
Curumin melds classic 1970’s samba funk with modern jazz. funk, and hip hop
influences.
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Toumani Diabate
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Diabate, a renowned kora player from Mali, showcases the lyrical qualities of this West African instrument with a pared-down recording of mesmerizing music. |
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| Vampire Weekend |
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New York City's Vampire Weekend mixes indie rock sensibilities with joyful, Afro-pop-inspired melodies and rhythms. |
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| Tcheka |
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The winner of the Radio France International Music of the World award for his album "Nu Monda," Tcheka transposes the traditional batuku rhythms of his native Cape Verde into melodious guitar phrases and vocals.
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| Rodrigo y Gabriela |
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The U.S. debut from this Mexican duo was heralded by Billboard magazine as "One of the best guitar albums in ages."
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Robert Plant and Alison Krauss
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The unlikely collaboration between a bluegrass sweetheart and a rock and roll legend results in a brilliantly subtle album, under the expert handling of producer T Bone Burnette. |
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| Lura |
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This Portuguese singer of Cape Verdean descent charms on her latest release, pulling influences ranging from R&B, Argentinean tango, post-Tropicalia Brazilian pop, and French chanson into her sun-drenched sound.
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Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings
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The champions of the new soul movement, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings preserve the classic 60's sound by recording on vintage analog equipment. |
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José González
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This Swedish balladeer/guitarist channels the moody lyricism of Nick Drake with the exotic shades of Brazilian Tropicalia.
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Nicole Atkins
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Named by Rolling Stone magazine as an artist to watch, this New Jersey native calls to mind Loretta Lynn and Roy Orbison with her moody, melancholy sound. |
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Toumast
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The haunting and inspiring "desert blues" of the nomadic Touareg people of the Sahara are showcased on this critically-acclaimed debut. |
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Marta Gomez
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An enigmatic talent, Colombian singer/songwriter Marta Gomez is a moody, jazzy chanteuse. |
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Andrew Bird
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An eclectic, compelling, multi-instrumentalist from Chicago, Bird has been featured on NPR, KCRW, and the David Letterman Show. |
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Bajofondo Tango Club
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A collective of musicians from Argentina and Uruguay meld the drama of traditional tango music with the digital rhythms of house, drum 'n' bass, and downtempo trip hop.
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| Bettye Lavette |
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At 61 years old, this Detroit R&B legend has made what critics are calling her best album yet, a heart-wrenching, blues-soaked showcase for her rich and fierce vocals.
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Habib Koite
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After a six-year absence from the recording studio, Malian guitarist Habib
Koité and his band Bamada return with a stunning new album.
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Putumayo Presents: Brazilian Playground
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A great gift idea for the little ones in your life! This collection of Brazilian music helps children learn about one of the world’s most fascinating
cultures. |
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San Francisco Symphony - Mahler No. 7
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The 2007 Grammy Award-winner for "Best Classical Album" and "Best Orchestral Performance" is a tour de force for an annual Festival favorite!
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Bole 2 Harlem
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A diverse crew of African and American musicians from Harlem deliver funky horns, lively percussion and booty-shaking beats.
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| Daby Touré |
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A rising star in world music, Daby mixes traditional West African sounds with pop, jazz,and funk to create a breezy, infectious sound.
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Patriarcas de La Rumba
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Barcelona's explosive "Rumba Catalan" super-group inspired artists like Manu Chao and Ojos de Brujo.
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| Nicole Willis & The Soul Investigators |
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Finland's funk and soul collective with a Motown sound so real, you'll swear it's vinyl.
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