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Jazz NEW RELEASE INFORMATION - RELEASE DATE 12/10/2009

Tord Gustavsen Ensemble Restored, Returned

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Norwegian pianist Tord Gustavsen has built a huge and enthusiastic worldwide following through his ECM discs and touring, and Restored, Returned – released exclusively in the UK on the eve of an extensive tour – will broaden that popularity still further.

After a trilogy of trio recordings – Changing Places, The Ground, Being There - which explored a clearly-demarcated melodic terrain, here is a strik ingly different album from Tord Gustavsen at the head of a reconfigured band. Into the group come two Norwegian improvisers familiar to ECM listeners, bassist Mats Eilertsen and saxophonist Tore Brunborg. Inside the ensemble new aspects of interactive possibility open up as duo, trio and quartet instrumental combinations explore the space inside Tord’s compositions - his gospel-inflected hymns and lullabies and ballads and his pulsing, almost minimalistic grooves. Six tracks include also the voice of Kristin Asbjørnsen. She wraps her bluesy phrasing huskily around the poetry of WH Auden on “Lay Your Sleeping Head, My Love”, “Restored, Returned”, “Wrapped in a Yielding Air” and “O Stand, Stand At The Window”, and vocalizes wordlessly on three takes of Gustavsen’s “Left Over Lullaby”, threaded through the album as a structural element.

Tord’s 2004 The Ground reached No 1 in the Norwegian pop charts, an unprecedented achievement for an instrumental album (“This album will make your life better”, promised The Independent on Sunday). Being There was Album of the Year in Jazz Review – indeed each of his previous recordings has topped jazz charts around the world. Personnel: Kristin Asbjørnsen: vocals; Tore Brunborg: tenor and soprano saxophones; Tord Gustavsen: piano; Mats Eilertsen: double-bass; Jarle Vespestad: drums Tour dates: Queen's Hall, Edinburgh (October 16), CBSO Centre. Birmingham (October 17), Forum, Norwich (October 18), Leeds College of Music, Leeds (October 20), RNCM, Manchester (October 21), Jacqueline du Pré Music Building, Oxford (October 22), Turner Sims Concert Hall, Southampton (October23), Lakeside Arts Centre, Nottingham (October 24), St George's, Bristol (October 25), plus Queen Elizabeth Hall, London (November 21) as part of the London Jazz Festival Tracks: 1. The Child Within / 2. Way In / 3. Lay Your Sleeping Head, My Love / 4. Spiral Song / 5. Restored, Returned / 6. Left Over Lullaby No. 2 / 7. The Swirl – Wrapped In A Yielding Air / 8. Left Over Lullaby No. 1 – O Stand, Stand At The Window / 9. Your Crooked Heart / 10. The Gaze / 11. Left Over Lullaby No. 3

Blues NEW RELEASE INFORMATION - RELEASE DATE 12/10/2009

Tinsley Ellis Speak No Evil A LCD4932 014551493228 CD A LLIGATOR BLUES For over 20 years, TINSLEY ELLIS has built a huge fan base with his guitar-driven blend of hard-edged Sout hern rock and roadhouse blues, A phenomenal guitarist of heart-stopping intensity 'Speak no Evil' features Tinsley’s most groove-laden guitar work on twelve brutally honest, hard-hitting songs. His playing and singing on the record’s soul-baring blues, confessional ballads and blistering blues-rock are packed with raw emotion. A milestone album from an iconic Southern bl ues-rocker Tracks; Sunlight of Love / Slip and fall / Speak No Evil / It Takes What It Takes / The Other Side / The Night Is Easy / Left Of Your Mind / Cold Love, Hot Night / Amanda / Loving For Today / Grow A Pair / Rockslide

Country NEW RELEASE INFORMATION - RELEASE DATE 12/10/2009

Roger Knott Step Out Into The Sun LEGCD108 5060148501086 CD LEG ROOM RECORDS COUNTRY Brilliant collection of catchy melodies and warm ballads from English singer-songwriter Roger Knott. Recorded in Nashville with the prestigious talents of Nanci Griffith’s sidemen. The third album by the British singer-songwriter steps forward with a varied collection of catchy melodies and warm longing ballads. Textured with a deft blend of acoustic and electric guitars with supporting keyboards and vocals, Knott moves easily from the country swing of "I Can't Find Anybody" and the exquisite ballad "The Sound of Your Name" to the homesick melancholy of "Seeing Ireland Again" and the mid-tempo country-rock of "Late Bloom." Recorded by Knott in Nashville under the direction of producer Clive Gregson, “Step Out Into the Sun” also marks the continuation of the artist's recent track work with Nashville-based German musician Thomm Jutz (Mary Gauthier, Nanci Griffith). The album's team of players also includes Pat McInerney (Nanci Griffith, Don Williams) on drums and percussion; singer-songwriter Le Ann Etheridge on bass guitar and backing vocals; plus contributions from ex-Whiskeytown steel player Mike Daly and saxist/flautist Jim Hoke. The songs resulted from a period of personal upheaval and find Knott mixing life's hard facts with messages of prevailing hopefulness. Some are touched by a pervasive air of melancholy. Stepping off that path, the almost hymn-like "Here‘s To A Free World" is Roger's response to world leaders’ use of the word ‘freedom‘. Tracks; Call Me Back / I Can’t Find Anybody / High On Leaving / Late Bloom / The Sound Of Your Name / Seeing Ireland again / The Devil Riding By / Only The Heart Can Sing / Surprise (Open Your Eyes) / Good Times Have None To Spare / I Thought You’d Always Be There / Here’s To A Free World / Laugh At The Rain / Free World (Reprise)

Roger Knott Benn Down That Road LEGCD109 5060148501093 CD LEG ROOM RECORDS COUNTRY Nashville recorded genre defying collection of songs with fiddle, accordion, mandolin and dobro providing delightful support. An acutely perceived observational journey through life and love. On his fourth album, Knott once again brings a new vista to his expanding horizon. There’s a familiar, cosy feeling to the tunes, informed but not entrapped by Country and Folk music, swaying back and forth over the borders of genres, and sung in his very individual voice. The album is delightfully ornamented by a seasoned Nashville section including upright bass, fiddle, accordion, mandolin, dobro and guitars. The pulse of it, though, is the percussion wizardry of Pat McInerney, a long-time friend of Roger’s from England who gave Roger his original invitation to come to Nashville. Working once again with guitarist Thomm Jutz, who also acts here as Producer, the artist finds his work in full flower on such memorable songs as the optimistic “When Love Comes Around Again,” the nostalgic “Sudden Rain,” the humorous "Crazy Rules" and the politically charged “Only On Loan.” The title track has a spiritual element to it, while warning against the false prophets of drugs and charlatans. By contrast, another song, ‘Rolling Oceans,’ offers a non-partisan view on the eternal subject of war. These twelve songs assembled here represent an acutely perceived observational journey through slices of life, including the roller coaster of love. Tracks; Been Down That Road / Crazy Rules / Sudden Rain / Bring Me Back A Souvenir / When Love Comes Around Again / Moment In The Sun / Uncle Charlie’s Baton / From The Streets / Only On Loan / Autograph / Go Back To Dream / Rolling Oceans

Folk NEW RELEASE INFORMATION - RELEASE DATE 12/10/2009

Shooglenifty Murmichan SHOOGLE09010 5060068670107 CD2 SHOOGLE RECORDS FO LK

The progressive celtic mavericks from Edinburgh double the pleasure with their new 2 CD album. Signature Shooglenifty sounds with contributions from Ensemble Kabul and DJ Dolphin Boy. Tracks; Disc One. The Road To Bled / The Dancing Goose / The Dotteral / The Ham In The Boiler Room / Cleicken The Deil / The Vague Rant / Glenfinnan Dawn Disc Two. The Wing / Up All Night / Sulphur Mountain Cosmic Ray Station / First to Sleep / Johnny Cope / Would You Like an Olive, Wes? / Dolphin Delta Dotteral / The Road to Bled (Live)


Golden Bough Celtic Love Songs EUCD2244 5019396224421 C D ARC MUSIC FO LK A gorgeous collection of Celtic love songs. Thirteen stories of the joys and sorrows of love: lost, spurned, tested and won. Instrumental accompaniments include harp, penny-whistle, bodhran, 6 & 12 string guitars, octave mandolin, mandolin, accordion, violin and viola. I Love My Love (trad., arr. Golden Bough) / Strathmartine Mains (Love & Freedom) (Mary Brooksbank) / The Galway Shawl (trad., arr. Gol den Bough) / P Stands for Paddy (trad., arr. Golden Bough) / Bridget O’Malley (trad., arr. Golden Bough) / Fol í ó Hó Ró (trad., arr. Golden Bough) / Loch Tay Boat Song (trad., arr. Golden Bough) / Green Grow the Rashes-O (Robert Burns) / Sweet Carnlough Bay (trad., arr. Golden Bough) / Charlie is My Darling (trad., arr. Golden Bough) / Red is the Rose (Robert Burns) / Dainty Davy (trad., arr. Golden Bough) / Black is the Colour (trad., arr. Golden Bough) Total playing time: 50:41 min.

The Queensberry Rules Take Your Own Road FECD227 5017116022722 CD FELLSIDE FOLK Heritage, history and topical songs from the band which displays literate songs, hook-laden tunes and spot-on harmonies. After quietly building a reputation through their own self-released albums The Queensberry Rules have consolidated it with two recent albums for Fellside. Each time they’ve gone one better and have done so again. All the trademarks are here: literate songs, hook-laden tunes and spot-on harmonies. They pursue their ‘heritage and history’ approach with songs about their home territory of the potteries as well as self-penned ones about historical characters. These themes sit alongside songs of a changing world and topical ones about the credit crunches and foreign wars. The comparisons with Lindisfarne, The Strawbs and The Waterboys with hints of Jez Lowe, Billy Bragg and Ewan MacColl abound. fRoots described them as having “seemingly plugged into a whole new energy bank; strong direct and urgent as well as socialist and sincere” . “..destined for great things” BBC Radio 2 Tracks; Top Dog / Dark Peak Moor / Away, Away / When You Come Home Again / The Milehouse, Breakfast At Tebay / No Pardon / Canal Song / Sauntering Ned / When The Last One Is Gone / Your Own Roads / Plant A Tree

Louis Killen Ballads And Broadsides TSCD126 714822012621 CD TOPIC FOLK The outstanding singer of the folk revival of the mid 1960s, Ballads and Broadsides was the first LP released by a solo revival folk singer. A dynamic singer of great individuality and integrity, Louis Killen is one of the most widely influential musicians of the folk revival and a key voice of English traditional song. He is a hard-core, unadulterated folksinger whose passionate delivery is matched by a deep and wide-ranging knowledge of the songs and the working people who made them. Born in Gateshead in Co. Durham, he was noted for his love of sea songs, as well as the industrial and rural folk songs of his native North East of England. Released in 1965, Ballads and Broadsides was the first full album by a solo folk singer and was, and still is, hugely influential. A great album full of great performances it was, sadly, to be the only album he recorded for Topic Records as he left Britain within a couple of years for a new life in the USA. His legacy is finally given the recognition it deserves with this remastered re-release of this classic album. Topic Records are proud to reissue this classic recording from their archive as part of the label’s 70th anniversary celebrations Tracks; Young Edwin in the Lowlands / As We Were a-Sailing / The Flying Cloud / All Things are Quite Silent / One May Morning / The Cock / The Bramble Briar / Thorneymoor Woods / The Banks of Sweet Primeroses


Jackie Daly Music From Sliabh Luachra TSCD358 714822035828 C D TOPIC FO LK For over four decades, Jackie Daly has been acknowledged as, in the words of the New York Times, “probably the best accordionist in Ireland. Released in 1977, Jackie Daly’s remarkable debut album has long been recognised as an important landmark recording, capturing a musician at the peak of his powers and helping to re-establish the accordion as an important instrument in Irish music. From this impressive beginning, Jackie went on to play with the cream of Ireland’s musicians in such seminal groups as De Danann and Patrick Street and buil d a reputation as “the” Irish button accordion player – in other words the best in the world. His infectious and rhythmic playing has delighted audiences around the world. As Earle Hitchner put it..."Fact is, any place Jackie Daly takes out the box to play is a great place for traditional music." Fiery or ethereal, 100 miles per hour or moving to the cadence of the centuries, there is no one better on button accordion than Jackie Daly. Topic Records are proud to reissue this classic recording from their archive as part of the label’s 70th anniversary celebrations. Tracks; Polkas: Tom Sullivan’s, Johnny Leary’s, Jim Keefe’s / Slides: Keefe’s, The Clog / Air: Tir Na Nog / Hornpipe: Callaghan’s / Reels: The Rising Sun, The Pope’s Toe / Polkas: The Glin Cottage Polkas / Slides: Paudy Scully’s, The Gallant Tipperary Boys / Hornpipe: Walsh’s / Polkas: Jim Keefe’s, Ballyvournie Polka, Johnnie Mickey’s / Slides: Trip to the Jacks, Where is the Cat? / Air: The Banks of Sullane / Single Reels: Biddy Martin’s, Ger the Rigger / Reels: The Glenside Cottage, Taim Gan Airgead / Air: Willie Reilly / Slides: Murphy’s, Going to the Well for Water

Alistair Anderson Steel Skies TSCD427 714822042727 CD TOPIC FO LK Alistair Anderson’s Steel Skies is a suite for traditional instruments led by concertina and Northumbrian Pipes and is considered to be his best album. “This is new music but with its roots deep in the traditional music of the British Isles. The tradit ional musician takes old tunes and polishes them like gemstones, revealing new facets of the melodies at every turn. The vitality such musicians bring to their music has always been an inspiration to me, and Steel Skies is a personal response to this.” - Alistair Anderson. Scored for a group of musicians including fiddles, flutes, mandolins and Alistair Anderson’s concertina and Northum brian Smallpipes, the compositions here take from the tradition but expand on it creating a complete whole. This wonderful album has a justly sterling reputation among those who have heard it, calling out for a re-release on CD. Alistair Anderson’s mastery of the concertina is legendary, but it is the concept and the beauty of the music here that takes your breath away. Topic Records are proud to reissue this classic recording from their archive as part of the label’s 70th anniversary celebrations. Tracks; First Light, Rhymeside 1,2, The Mountai n Stream, Rhymeside 3, First Light / The Road to the North, Clennel Street / The Franklin River, 3 The Air for Maurice Ogg, Jumping Jack, The Air for Maurice Ogg / Green Ginger / The Ironbridge, Eynhallow / In Trim, Mount Hooley , Lemington Bank / The Kestrel, High Force, Dog Leap Stairs, Hot Rivets, The Seven Gate Road / When the Frosts are Setting In / East Winds, The Millstream, Centenary Pack


Ewan MacColl Ballads TSCD576D 714822057622 CD2 TOPIC FO LK The great traditional ballads are storytelling at its dark, urgent best and the greatest exponent of this folk art was Ewan MacColl. Traditional narrative ballads are at the centre of the British Folk Tradition. They told stories which helped define the English and Scottish national characters; stories about murder and intrigue, love and discord on both the epic and domestic scale, but stories that told us about ourselves. Ewan MacColl was the folk revival’s greatest proponent of the ballad; ballads were central to his conception of the folk revival and at the core of his recordings and performances. His commitment showed in his performances, where the story was everything. No one who ever witnessed him performing one of the great ballads live will ever forget it. BALLADS: Murder, Intrigue, Love, Discord is a great selection of performances originally released in 1956 and never before on CD. This beautiful double CD is lovingly remastered and packaged in a slipcase with a 64 page booklet with extensive notes and full texts of all the songs. Topic Records are proud to reissue these important recordings as part of the label’s 70th anniversary celebrations. Tracks, Disc 1. Ballads of Murder and Intrigue. The Cruel Mother / Johnnie O' Breadisley / Lang Johnnie More / Jock The Leg / Hughie The Graeme / The Douglas Tragedy / The Dowie Dens 0' Yarrow / Captain Ward And The Rainbow / Clyde's Water / The Crafty Farmer / Lord Gregory / Gil Morice / My Son David / The Battle Of Harlaw / The Bonnie Hoose O' Airlie Disc 2. Ballads Of Love And Discord. The Rantin’ Laddie / The Earl Of Aboyne / The Cooper O' Fife / Captain Wedderburn's Courtship / The Jolly Beggar / The Beggar Laddie / Our Goodman / The Laird O' Drum / The Broomfield Hill / Get Up And Bar The Door / Hind Horn / The Trooper And The Maid / Amang The Blue Flowers And The Yellow / The Keach In The Creel

Scan Tester I Never Played To Many Posh Dances TSCD581D 714822058124 C D2 TOPIC FO LK Scan Tester, 1887 – 1972, was the best known anglo concertina player around the folk scene in the 1960s and early 70s, playing in a traditional style that might have been lost if not for him. Lewis “Scan” Tester was born in Sussex in 1887 to a musical family. He was something of a prodigy playing from the age of 8 at all sorts of social functions where music was required, includi ng pubs. While his greatest prowess was on the anglo-German concertina, he was first rate step-dancer, a fine singer and also played fiddle, melodeon and tambourine. He was famous in his local area and played almost every weekend at The Stone Quarry Pub for over 40 years. In the mid 1950s Reg Hall met him and invited him to play in his loose-knit band of musicians. Their playing schedule covered the usual pub gigs, private parties and also included a trip to London where Scan played before a full house at the Royal Festival Hall. Game to go anywhere, Scan accepted invitations to clubs and festivals around the country and thus became known and loved by a public beyond his own place and time. Mostly recorded by Reg Hall, these 55 tracks – expanded and remastered from the 1990 vinyl LP – open a window to our musical past. A labour of love, this double CD is a fitting tribute to one of the greatest traditional musicians this country has produced. Topic Records are proud to reissue these important recordings from their archive as part of the label’s 70th anniversary celebrations.


Peter Bellamy Both Sides Then TSCD582 714822058223 C D TOPIC FO LK One of the most distinctive voices in British folk, Peter Bellamy is joined by The Watersons, Dave Swarbrick & Louis Killen on what is his best recording. As a member of the powerful acappella group, The Young Tradition, PETER BELLAMY was one of the most active artists working to reawaken interest in the traditional songs of England. He was passionate about music, from the great English traditional singers, to the prisoners of Parchman Farm and the Rolling Stones and beyond. BOTH SIDES THEN – his finest solo album is a superb integration of his varied musical interests, drawing on English, Irish and Appalachian traditions. Working with close friends from The Young Tradition, The Watersons, Louis Killen and Dave Swarbrick, Bellamy explores the richness of traditional music. Peter Bellamy, who sadly died in 1991, left a remarkable body of recording which continues to inspire musicians around the world. Topic Records are proud to reissue these important recordings from their archive as part of the label’s 70th anniversary celebrations. Tracks; Barbaree / The Trees They Do Grow High / The Lord Will Provide / The Gallant Frigate Amphitrite / A-Roving on a Winter’s Night / Derry Gaol / Long Time Travelling / The Maid of Australia / The Shepherd of the Downs / The House Carpenter / When I Die / Edmund in the Lowlands / Around Cape Horn / The Turfman from Ardee / Amazing Grace

The McPeake Family Wold Mountain Time TSCD583 714822058322 C D TOPIC FO LK The McPeake Family of Belfast, Northern Ireland were one of the finest and most successful Irish traditional music groups of the 1960s folk revival. The McPeake Family’s Wild Mountain Thyme, also know as Will Ye Go Lassie, Go, is one of the most famous songs to emerge from the folk revival of the 1950s being covered by an incredible variety of artists including Fotheringay , The Byrds, Mark Knopfler and Rod Stewart as well as Ewan MacColl, The Chieftains and Clancy Brothers. Often containing as many as three generations, The McPeake Family played as far afield as Moscow and was a great favourite on the BBC. Their distinctive combination of uilleann pipes, harps and harmony vocals set a new standard for Irish music in the 1950s & 60s. Not content to showcase instrumental virtuosity, their warm ensemble sound brought out the dept h of the songs making them one of the most loved Irish groups on the 1950s and early 60s. Topic Records are proud to reissue these important recordings from their archive as part of the label’s 70th anniversary celebrations. Tracks;Will Ye Go Lassie, Go / I Know My Love / McLeod’s Reel / A Bucket of the Mountain Dew / Eileen Aroon / An Durd Fai n / My Singing Bird / The Lament of Aughrim / Carraig Dun / The Derry Hornpipe / The Old Piper / Slieve Gallon Brae / Ireland, Boys, Hurrah / Cock Robin / An Coolin / The Verdant Braes of Skreen / Juanita / Jug of Punch


Stan Tracey Quartet Senior Moment

RSJ108 5060138611061 CD RESTEAMED JAZZ

Jazz legend Stan Tracey revisits his vast library of compositions with his regular trio, Andy Cleyndert on bass and Clark Tracey on drums, plus the highly talented saxophonist Simon Allen.

British jazz legend, Stan Tracey CBE, releases the next in his series of brand new recordings on his own label. Recorded in April 2008, “Senior Moment” is a contemporary retrospective of part of his vast library of compositions and includes for the first time “The Grandad Suite” in its entirety. He is joined by his regular longstanding trio of Andrew Cleyndert on bass and Clark Tracey on drums with the addition of the highly talented saxophonist Simon Allen, who also works in Tracey’s Sextet, Octet and Orchestra.

Personnel: Stan Tracey (piano), Simon Allen (saxophones), Andy Cleyndert (bass), Clark Tracey (drums)

Tracks: 1. Afro-Charlie Meets the White Rabbit 2. Duffy 's Circus 3. Dream of Many Colours 4. Rocky Mount 5. Triple Celebration 6. Stemless 7. The Grandad Suite: Benology 8. January's Child 9. Portrait of Katie 10. Zach's Dream


Threeway (Steve Lodder, Ben Crosland & Steve Waterman) Songs of the Year

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Second release from this highly accomplished chamber jazz trio that features Steve Lodder (piano, keyboards), Ben Crosland (bass) and Steve Waterman (trumpet, flugelhorn). ‘This excellent band is as warm and inviting as any jazz lover could wish’ - The Observer

Threeway brings together two of the UK’s leading players with one of the North of England’s most experienced composer/bandleaders. After leading his Quartet, Quintet and Octet for 15 years, Ben Crosland formed the trio in 2004 with his two long-term associates, Steve Waterman and Steve Lodder, in order to explore the open possibilities of a group without drums. The trio approaches improvisation in a subtle manner; the interplay between the players creates a natural intensity combined with an acute sensitiv ity to dynamics. Songs of the Year - the follow-up to the group’s 2005 debut album, Conversations - features 12 original compositions written by Ben, and is a celebration of the English calendar and climate. Personnel: Steve Lodder (piano, keyboards), Ben Crosland (bass), Steve Waterman (trumpet, flugelhorn) (4 stars) ‘The music works brilliantly…three stellar musicians. Crosland’s compositions are often quite captivating, the reactions and interplay as near to perfection as anyone could want’ - Jazzwise, September 2009

Tracks: 1. Crystal Morning 2. Frosty Night, Cosy Fire 3. Sunshine and Showers 4. Renewal 5. Lazy Heat 6. The Harvest 7. Wine Under The Stars 8. Cats and Dogs 9. Summer’s End 10. Autumn Dance 11. Storm Warning 12. Hymn for Christmas

Album launch 13th October 09 at 606 Club, London SW10


Wayne Krantz Krantz Carlock Lefebvre ABLX018 827912087390 CD ABSTRACT LOGIX JAZZ

Cult guitarist Wayne Krantz returns to the recording studio for the first time in fifteen years. This new CD with sometime Steely Dan drummer Keith Carlock and bassist Tim Lefebvre documents a boldly creative music often entirely of the moment.

‘Krantz Carlock Lefebvre’ features Krantz as one-third of a trio that was first convened in 1997 and which has primarily focused on live work , documented on a series of recordings sold directly by the guitarist. “Giv ing this band a voice in the context of a studio is a big deal for us,” Krantz says. “Everything we’ve ever released together has been some kind of live album. Now we have the clarity and concision of the studio along for the ride.”

The result is Krantz’s most personal statement yet, more strongly rooted in composition while still rich with the improvisational nuances that make his live performances so riveting. Tracks: It's No Fun Not To Like Pop / War-Torn Johnny / Rushdie / Wine Is The Thread / Earth From Above, The / Left It On The Playground / Jeff Beck / I Was Like / Mosley / Holy Joe / Rugged Indiv idual

Janice Harrington Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow - A Tribute to Dinah Washington NHCD110 645347011021 CD NAGEL HEYER JAZZ

Vocalist Janice Harrington pays tribute to the legendary Dinah Washington aided by bassist Keter Betts and drummer Jimmy Cobb, who were both in Washington’s backing band in the 1950s. On this 1988 recording she is also joined on one track by Nat Adderley on cornet and tenor saxophonist Billy Mitchell.

In her 40-year career Harrington has worked with the likes of Billy Daniels, Lloyd Bridges, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. and Lionel Hampton and she has appeared with Nat Adderley, Papa Bue’s Royal Vik ing Jazzband, the Humphrey Lyttleton Band and the Dutch Swing College Band.

Personnel: Janice Harrington (vocals), Lloyd Mayers (piano), Keter Betts (bass), Jimmy Cobb (drums), Nat Adderley (cornet, vocals -13), Billy Mitchell (tenor sax - 13), Mike Hennessy (piano - 13), Hans Malte Witte (tenor sax – 5,9)

Tracks: I Thought About You / Makin' Whoopee / New Blowtop Blues / My Old Flame / Salty Papa Blues / Love Walked In / I Wanna Be Around / I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart / Teach Me Tonight / Lean Baby / Bye Bye Blues / Olé / Willow Weep For Me


Chris Barber with Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee Sonny, Brownie & Chris LACD278 501711627821 C D LAKE JA ZZ American Blues legends play alongside leading British Jazz Band in 1958 The recent Blues Britannia programme on BBC 4 pointed up Jazzman Chris Barber’s role in bringing American Blues musicians to the UK. Growing tired of Skiffle, which Chris had been influential in through his banjo player Lonnie Donegan, Barber wanted with learn first hand from genuine Blues musicians. The commercial viability of touring Bluesmen was questioned, but Barber used his own money and financed the projects using his own, at the time highly popular, band as the basis for the shows. Big Bill Broonzy, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Otis Spann, Muddy Waters and Jimmy Cotton all came over. The first ones to record with the band were Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee with a 10” LP. This CD combines that brief album with previously unissued material by the two Blues musicians plus similar material by the Chris Barber band from the 1958 tour period. Tracks; Washington & Lee Swing / Georgia Cakewalk / I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair / Big House Blues / Sing On / Midnight Special / Climbing On Top Of The Hill / Custard Pie / Betty & Dupree / This Little Light Of Mine / Southern Train / Cornbead, Peas & Black Molasses / John Henry / Key To The Highway / If I Could Only Hear My Mother Pray Again / No Worries On My Mind / Glory / Do Lord / If I Ever Cease To Love / Bluebells Goodbye / When You And I Were Young Maggie / Just A Closer Walk With Thee / Runnin’ Wild

Ian Shaw Somewhere Towards Love SPRCD008CD 5060161950045 C D SPLASH POINT JA ZZ At last, a ballads album from Ian Shaw. Raw, beautiful, and gorgeous. The title track, a new Shaw original, is set to be a standard. Having recorded ten albums over the years in group, big band and orchestral format, this intimate collection of ballads sees Shaw in the studio, alone at the piano. From the poignant title track, composed by Shaw, to Nick Cave’s “Into My Arms”, through Eubie Blake, Noel Coward and Michael Legrand and two new Fran Landesman lyrics, this new recording echoes the great jazz vocalists like Mark Murphy , Carmen McRae and Nat Cole as well as the more contemporary singer pianists such as Billy Joel and Randy Newman. The album was recorded and produced by Neal Richardson, producer of Liane Carroll’s last 5 releases. The packaging for the album is manufactured according to Splash Point Records’ green policy, being of recycled board with no plastic. A donation from the proceeds goes to Friends of the Earth. "Best Jazz Vocalist" at the BBC Jazz Awards in 2007 and 2004, Ian Shaw has already amassed a number of highly acclaimed albums and is a popular performer both in the UK and the US. An incredibly colourful character, he has been cited, along with Mark Murphy and Kurt Elling, as one of the world's finest male jazz vocalists. Tracks; Close As Pages In A Book / Somewhere Towards Love / Company / If Love Were All / Into My Arms / Scars / You Must Believe In Spring / Here’s To Life / Who Can I Turn To? / Just Having Fun / Memories Of You / Watching The White Wheat (Bugeilio'r Gwenith Gwyn)

Rock & Pop NEW RELEASE INFORMATION - RELEASE DATE 12/10/2009

Paul Hyde Peace Sign BB20042 777000200425 CD BONGO BEAT ROCK/POP The fourth solo album from Paul Hyde, one of Canada's greatest songwriters and best known internationally as lead vocalist of The Payolas and songwriting partner of producer Bob Rock (who is the guitarist in The Payolas), with many Gold and Platinum album sales in Canada and 4 Juno Awards for songwriting. With guitarist/producer Bob Rock, Paul was signed to EMI UK as part of the critically acclaimed duo, Rock and Hyde. "Peace Sign" is comprised of intense, literate, rootsy, dark studies of characters on the edge. The actor Russell Crowe covered Paul's "I Miss My Mind The Most" (from Paul's Bongo Beat debut) for his own solo album. Advertising in Maverick, No Depression and similar publications. Tracks: Greaseball Town 3:27 / To The Next Bar 5:42 / I Love You More 4:05 / Strangers Hands 3:41 / The Illustrated Man 4:13 / Head Full Of Numbers 4:04 / Quick, Before It's Too Late 3:20 / Anything For A Pretty Girl 2:54 / The Finer Points 4:28 / When The City Dreams 3:44 / Sailors Song 3:58 / Greaseball Town {radio edit} 3:24

Jones Hopeland CDMM14 805520212892 C D MEME RECORDS ROCK/POP Solo outing from Miracle Mile mainman Trevor Jones “Trevor Jones finds poetry in real life. Gorgeous. You may cry.” SUNDAY TIMES This new release features the artistry of Trevor Jones in mixed media worlds of song, spoken word and poetry. In all, an artistic triumph. Tracks: Speloncato / Realer Than Real / A Truth Revealed / Something Resembling Love / Grace Note / To Tell You the Truth /Tacit / Bluer Skies Than This / Occi / Something Fine / The Swimmer / November/Touch and Go / Jesus Shirt / Girl on a Bridge / Pickle / Coffee and Stars / Ocean Bound/Bellwether / Catcher Caught / Sweet Vanilla / After the Rain / Hopeland / That Night the Wine was the Colour of Blood / Homeward / The Cackle of Crows

NoSound A sense Of Loss KSCOPE139 802644713922 C DDV KSCOPE ROCK/POP THE NEW STUDIO ALBUM FROM NOSOUND - 2 DISC (CD + 5.1 SURROUND MIX) Formed in Italy in 2001, Giancarlo Erra's Nosound creates a seductive and original fusion of elements of progressive, ambient and post rock. Regarded by critics and fans alike as one of the most interesting up and coming alt/art rock bands in Europe, ‘A Sense Of Loss’ is their third album, the follow up to the 2008’s ‘Lightdark’. ‘Lightdark’ was described Classic Rock (UK) as ‘more great stuff from new label Kscope’ and ‘A Sense Of Loss’ builds on this album by introducing alternative post rock songs to Nosound’s ever evolving sound. Giancarlo describes the album as a ‘move from the classic 'rock' or (or rock ambient) approach used in Lightdark to a more unique sound, with influences from more contemporary alt and post rock.’ This 2 disc edition of the album includes a DVD containing 5.1 surround and 24bit mixes of the album, video footage, picture gallery and more. Tracks: Some Warmth Into This Chill / Fading Silently / Tender Claim / My Apology / Constant Contrast / Winter Will Come


Steven Wilson NSRGNTS RMX KSCOPE142 802644514222 C D KSCOPE ROCK/POP New release featuring remixes of tracks from Steven Wilson’s ‘Insurgentes’ album remixers include David A. Sitek (Tv On The Radio) and Engineers Insurgentes, the debut album from Steven Wilson, was released earlier this year on Kscope. The album immediately received a rapturous reception from not just fans and critics but also from fellow artists. Several of these artists have remixed tracks from the album and NSRGNTS RMXS is a collection of some of these remixes. The CD features a mix of the albums opening track Harmony Korine by David A. Sitek, currently enjoyi ng massive critical acclaim for the new TV On The Radio album. It also features mixes of tracks by Engi neers, Pat Mastelotto (King Crimson) and Fear Falls Burning. Tracks: Harmony Korine - David A. Sitek Magentzied Nebula Mix / Get All You Deserve - Dälek Mix / Abandoner - Engi neers Mix / Salvaging - Pat Mastelotto Mix / Abandoner - Danse Macabre Mix / Get All You Deserve - Fear Falls Burning Mix

Alexander Wolfe Morning Brings A Flood RRUK14 5060041534624 C D REDEMPTION RECORDS UK ROCK/POP Debut album from amazing new London-based singer/songwriter Video single planned for Stuck Under September (short film) starring Emelia Fox, in September + two videos for single 1: Till Your Ship Comes In/Teabags In Ashtrays www.youtube.com/watch?v=re0nHGrgWzY&fmt=18 Blog campaign already picking up moment um with non-album track free-download building awareness. Listen here: www.zshare.net/audio/63670664a7a1312e/ Stuck Under September is the theme for a new BBC comedy series (called “Whites”) in 2010 Album launch to media September 24 (with video showing and live gig) at the National Portrait Gallery. Tour dates planned September/October . Tracks: Prague Song / Lazybones / Till Your Ship Comes In / Song For The Dead / Teabags in Ashtrays / Empty Morning / Movement / Breakdown / True Love Lies / This Submarine / Stuck Under September


Quintessence Cosmic Energy - Live At St Pancras 1970 HUX108 682970001081 CD HUX RECORDS ROCK Two complementary new releases from Hux Records, comprising 3 ½ hours of previously unreleased material licensed from the Island Records archive. Released simultaneously on October 12th 2009 Quintessence recorded five albums (for Island and RCA) between 1969-73 – all five are currently available on CD. This is the first ever ‘new’ Quintessence material unearthed – and doubles at one stroke the quantity of vintage Quintessence music available. Sound quality – recorded and preserved on 16-track multitracks - is extraordinary. Mastered by Cormac O’Kane, responsible for the sound on Sanctuary/Universal’s widely acclaimed Pentangle box set and for numerous BBC soundtracks. 36 page full colour booklets designed by Mark Case, award-winning graphic designer . Includes 18,000 word group history and chronology from music biographer Colin Harper . Tracks: Giants i) Giants ii) St Pancras iii) Oh Mother iv) Giants (reprise) / Twilight Zones / Sea Of Immortality / Jesus, Buddha, Moses, Gauranga / Giants Suite / Giants / Pearl / Freedom / Narain / Giants (reprise)

Quintessence Infinite Love - Li ve At The Queen Elizabeth Hall 1971 HUX109 682970001098 CD2 HUX RECORDS ROCK Two complementary new releases from Hux Records, comprising 3 ½ hours of previously unreleased material licensed from the Island Records archive. Released simultaneously on October 12th 2009 Quintessence recorded five albums (for Island and RCA) between 1969-73 – all five are currently available on CD. This is the first ever ‘new’ Quintessence material unearthed – and doubles at one stroke the quantity of vintage Quintessence music available. Sound quality – recorded and preserved on 16-track multitracks - is extraordinary. Mastered by Cormac O’Kane, responsible for the sound on Sanctuary/Universal’s widely acclaimed Pentangle box set and for numerous BBC soundtracks. 36 page full colour booklets designed by Mark Case, award-winning graphic designer . Includes 18,000 word group history and chronology from music biographer Colin Harper . Tracks: Disc One: High On Mount Kailash / Wonders Of The Universe / Gange Mai / Meditations / Dive Deep / Jesus, Buddha, Moses, Gauranga / Disc Two: Spoken Intro / Gange Mai / Pearl And Bird / Sita Ram / Freedom / Giants / Hari Om / Govinda / Giants (reprise) / Dive Deep i) Dive Deep ii) Chant iii) Water Goddess iv) Dive Deep (reprise)

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The Army Of The Crime - Original Soundtrack Alexandre Desplat K1666 3298490016664 CD NAIVE SOUNDTRACK SYNOPSIS Paris, 1941. The poet Missak Manouchian leads a mixed bag of youngsters and émigrés in a clandestine battle against the Nazi occupation. Twenty-two men and one woman fighting for an ideal and for freedom. News of their daring attacks, including the assassination of an SS General , eventually reaches Berlin. Under the orders of the Gestapo, French police and collaborators hound Manouchian and his Resistant’s until, to escape torture, one of their associates denounces the whole group. After a show trial, the twenty-three heroes are brought to face a firing squad... KEY POINTS ▪ Programmed for Cannes Movie Festival 2009 ▪ Selected for Munich Movie Festival 2009 (Official selection) ▪ Famous French Director (awarded and nominated at Cannes, Berlin, Venezia, …) ALEXANDRE DESPLAT Alexandre Desplat is a two-time Academy Award-nominated, Gol den Globe Award-winning film composer. He studied with Claude Ballif, Iannis Xenakis in France and Jack Hayes in the USA. Desplat's musical interests were wide and he was also influenced by South American and African artists and teachers, among whom were Carlinhos Brown and Ray Lema. Desplat swiftly became skilled not only as a performer but also as a composer. ROBERT GUEDIGUIAN Robert Guédi guian is a French film director, actor, screenwriter and producer. Guedi guian has a working class background - his father a worker on the Marseille docks. He early became concerned with political questions and for a while was involved with the French Communist Party. Like Marcel Pagnol and René Allio before him, he anchors his films in social reality, flirting with militancy. His films are strongly marked by the local and regional environment of the city of Marseille, and in particular L'Estaque, (north-west Marseille), for example in Marius et Jeannette. TRACKS: INTERPRETATED BY THE TRAFFIC QUINTET L’armée du crime / Résistance / Tracts / Jeunesse / Heroïsme / Poésie / Exécutions / Matthäus Passion BWV 244 – Erbarme Dich, Mein Gott (J.S. Bach) / Bublitschki – Giora Feidman / Lambeth – Ben Horris / Tsu der Khupe Geyn – Joel Rubi n / Tiens tiens tiens – Ray Ventura / Un souvenir – Damia / Laudate Pueri Psaume 112, RV 601 – A Solsis Ortu (A. Vivaldi) / Volekhl – Joel Rubin / L’Internationale (Version Russe) / Espoir – Raymond Legrand / Concerto pour deux pianos et orchestre k365 (W. Mozart) / Sun Up / Sun Down (Le voyage en Arménie) – Arto Tuncboyaciyan

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For the follow-up to their summery debut recording London-based musicians Nina Miranda and Chris Franck have crafted a fresh, immediate pop album that dips its elegant toes into every musical pool they have previously explored as Smoke City and Da Lata, as well as embarking into exciting new waters.

The soaring confidence of a band on peak form is perhaps at its most evident on a daring Brazilian folk reworking of the Specials' classic "Ghost Town". With words rewritten in Portuguese they reapply the original anger and ominous feel to inner city tensions in modern-day Rio. Zeep's "Ghost Town" has already been given the greatest endorsement possible: the enthusiastic backing of The Specials' Jerry Dammers.

Nina Miranda and Chris Franck were founding members of Smoke City and Da Lata.They had a huge international hit with Underwater Love (famously used as a soundtrack to a Levi's advert). They have collaborated with world-renowned artists such as Tony Allen, Baaba Maal, Ernest Ranglin, Sly and Robbie, Vieux Farka Touré, Nitin Sawhney, Jah Wobble, Femi Kuti, Bebel Gilberto and more. Press quotes about their 2007 Far Out album: “A signature album of 2007.” (The Times) “The pair's instinct for a lovely melody and Nina's vocals deliver swooning moments. Beautifully played.” (The Observer)

“Notable for the quality of the musicianship and the impressively infectious songs.” (The Guardian)

Tracks: 1. Elasticated Master Peace 2. Desert 3. Hidden Surprises 4. Light Your Touch 5. Ghost Town (Isso Não Da) 6. Trem Skit 7. Heads You Win 8. Know More Now 9. Just A Little Bit 10. Abstrata 11. Elina e O Sol 12. Lazy

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Le Vent Du Nord La Part du Feu BCD0199 773958119925 C D BOREA LIS WO RLD LA PART DU FEU - A PRO – FUSION OF GREAT NEW SOUNDS FROM QUEBEC’S HOTTEST TRAD BAND Highly spirited songs and tunes creating music, more colourful and open to fusion than ever before, "La part du feu" reveals the next step in Le Vent du Nord's natural evolution. As their fans will tell you everything they play comes naturally, through their fluid arrangements, tight musicianship, and vocal harmonies. Great new music from Québec! Tracks; Laniaire / Octobre 1837 / La mine / Petit rève V / Mamzelle Kennedy / Les métiers / Élise / Le coeur en trios / Rossignolet / Montcalm / L’attente / Le cavilier et la belle / Écris-moi

Oliver Shroer Hymn & Hers BD0701 773958070127 CD BOREA LIS WO RLD “This music is, dare I say, more spiritual." Oliver Schroer Oliver Schroer’s leukemia diagnosis in the spring of 2007 prompted him to put the making of an album of hymns on the top of his pile of things to do. While waiting for treatment, Oliver recorded Hymns And Hers realizing the divine duality of the tunes he had assembled. Hymn And Hers is not a solo CD but a plush ensemble project, with production values harkening back to Schroer’s earlier work on CD’s like Jigzup. Schroer collaborates with some of the Toronto’s finest musicians – friends old and new – to create a breathtaking sound. Tracks; A Song For All Seasons (The Prayerful Hymn) / Flowers / She's With The Angels Now / The Morning Star / Runaway Flower / Chel's Bells / Roses For The Lady / The Colour Of Snow / Hymn For The Dispossessed / The World I Left Behind Me / Holding Hands / A Thousand Thank-Yous Medley

Insingizi Voices of Southern Africa Vol. 2 EUCD2243 5019396224322 C D ARC MUSIC WO RLD “Anyone who’s into Ladysmith Black Mambazo and their Mbube a cappella vocal style will find a new source of pleasure in Insingizi” Following the amazing worldwide success of their first album, the Zimbabwean vocal group Insingizi present volume 2. Fourteen new songs, a cappella or accompanied with African drums, clapping, whistles … Amathalenta (Vusa Mkhaya Ndlovu) / Amagugu (trad., arr. Blessings Nqo Nkomo) / Ngazengayibona (Vusa Mkhaya Ndlovu) / Halala (Dumisani Ramadu Moyo) / Lamlela Ndwandwe (trad., arr. Ndlovu / Nkomo / Moyo) / Ukubekezela (Blessings Nqo Nkomo) / Sekuseduze (trad., arr. Vusa Mkhaya Ndlovu) / Mtshumayeli (Dumisani Ramadu Moyo)/ Kungemithandazo (Dumisani Ramadu Moyo) / Amasiko (Blessings Nqo Nkomo) / Londolozela (trad., arr. Dumisani Ramadu Moyo) / Umendo (Blessings Nqo Nkomo) / Ukuhlabelela (Dumisani Ramadu Moyo) / Sizomdumisa (trad., arr. Blessings Nqo Nkomo)


Nahini Doumbia & Les Espoirs Du Mali Percussion and Songs from Mali EUCD2245 5019396224520 C D ARC MUSIC WO RLD A fascinating album of inspiring, upbeat, driving West African drumming and singing – with extensive photo booklet information about the musicians, instruments and pieces. Grand Bouaké Boikeba (N. Doumbia / lyrics: Djeli Boukari Diabaté) / Petit Bouakénikoro (N. Doum bia) / Alain (N. Doumbia) / Danse Bambara Korodouga (N. Doum bia) / La Paix (N. Doumbia) / Mandiani (N. Doumbia / lyrics: Djeli Boukari Diabaté) / Etalon (N. Doumbia) / Djembekan (N. Doumbia) / Bassam (N. Doumbia) / Wassoulonka Djanssa (N. Doumbia) / Soly (N. Doumbia) / Doumdoumba (N. Doumbia / lyrics: Djeli Boukari Diabaté)

Los Rupay featuring Lucho Cavour Folklore De Bolivia EUCD2246 5019396224629 CD ARC MUSIC WO RLD Beautiful authentic panpipe music from Bolivia. Presented by Los Rupay and featuring the famous kena (flute) player Lucho Cavour. Playing a great variety of traditional instruments, e.g. Kena, zampona, tarka, pinkillo, charango, bom bo, wankara (drum) and guitar. Moto Mendez (Cueca) (N. Soruco) / Shilli condor (Motivo) (M. Gutierrez) / Promesa de amor (Sicuri) (M. Gutierrez) / Rio de Ackamani (Silverio Quillca) / Ratita (Hery Cortez) / Ponco de pobre (Llaqui) (M. Gutierrez) / Virgines del sol (Foxtrot incaico) (trad.) / Dominguitos (Hery Cortez) / Carnavalingo (Carnavalito) (R. S. Moreno) / Recordando (Cueca) (Valenzuela) / Unaimanta (trad.) / Cruz loma (Sicuri) (M. Gutierrez) / Carnaval arequipeno (Huayno) (trad.) / Hoy día mañana (Tonado) (W. Loredo) / Cielo de morenos (Morenada) (M. Gutierrez) / Embrujo andino (Estampa) (M. Gutierrez) / Al gran poder (trad.)

Los Alhama / Andrés Fernández Amador Traditional Gypsy Flamenco EUCD2247 5019396224728 CD ARC MUSIC WO RLD Flamenco, that goes right to your head and into your feet! A collection of flamenco in more traditional arrangements: Tarantas, rumba, arabesca, fandango natural, granaína, bulerías, sevillanas.. LOS ALHAMA: Veras (Rumba) (Domínguez) / ANDRÉS FERNÁNDEZ AMADOR: Tarantas (instr.) (trad.) / LOS ALHAMA: Gitana… (Tangos gitanos) (trad., arr. Domínguez) / LOS ALHAMA: Malaga mora (Arabesca) (Domínguez) / LOS ALHAMA: Y dejame con mi sino (Fandango Naturales) (Moreno / arr. Domínguez) / LOS ALHAMA: La Juani (Farruca) (Domínguez) / LOS ALHAMA: La flor (Fandangos de Huelva) (Domínguez) / LOS ALHAMA: El lerele (Rumba) (trad., arr. Moreno) / ANDRÉS FERNÁNDEZ AMADOR: Alegrías (instr.) (trad.) / LOS ALHAMA: Torre del mar (Verdiales) (Domínguez) / LOS ALHAMA: Viva Granada (Media granaí na) (Moreno / arr. Domínguez) / ANDRÉS FERNÁNDEZ AMADOR: Bulerías (instr.) (trad.) / LOS ALHAMA: Las azucenas (Sevillanas) (trad., arr. Moreno / Burgos / Domínguez / Andrade) / ANDRÉS FERNÁNDEZ AMADOR: Fandangos de Huelva (instr.) (trad.) / LOS ALHAMA: Viento del sur (Rumba) (Domínguez)


Harry Kalapana Aloha Hawaii – Hawaiian Guitar EUCD2248 5019396224827 C D ARC MUSIC WO RLD A selection of favourite Hawaiian steel guitar hits in many different styles. Played by Harry Kalapana, one of the greatest Hawaiian guitar players. Tracks: Vini Vini E (Tefana) / E Maruru A Vau (trad., arr. Iaconelli) / Pacific Melody (Hougassian/Iaconelli) / Wahine Serenade (Hougassian) / Ainahau (trad., arr. Hougassian) / The Last Desert Island (Timrey) / Hawaii Polka (Hougassian/Robi not) / Pago Pago (Hougassian/Iaconelli) / Hawaiian Lullaby (Hougassian/Robinot) / Makahiki March (Hougassian/Robinot)/ Iaora Oahu (Hougassian/Iaconelli) / Eponika (trad., arr. Hougassian/Iaconelli)/ Aloha Hawaii (Hougassian/Iaconelli) / Aha’ Aina (Hougassian/Angels) / Aloha Waikiki (Angels/Hougassian) / Kalakaua Avenue (Angels/Hougassian) / Honol ulu Hula (Angels/Hougassian) / Ia Ora Na Tahiti (Angels/Hougassian) / Aloma (Hougassian/Iaconelli) / Tuamutu Tamoure (Hougassian/Iaconelli)

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Danielle Nicholls Tales Of T he Danielle Nicholls Band MWCD112 5060031872071 CD MUSIC WALES The new CD from rising Welsh star Danielle Nicholls Danielle is a singer/songwriter, who continues the legacy of Joni Mitchell, Carole King, and Karen Carpenter, with a 2009 pop/rock twist. Her intelligent and insightful lyrics are coupled with finely crafted melodies, and beautifully pure vocals. Danielle has built a loyal following in the South Wales area, and her gigs are normally sold out. There is a launch party to be held at the Globe in Cardiff on October 8th, featuring a host of special guests, and the album is to be BBC Radio Wales ‘CD of the week’, from September 28t h. The Danielle Nicholls Band are also special guests of Paul Child on October 6th at the Congress Theatre in Cwmbran. Tracks; Not Cried Here / Til Your Heart Stops With Me / About Me / Seagulls And Stars / Undiscovered Country / Come Back / The Real Thing / Shine / Wish To Be Loved / Sabotage / Turn Into Today / We''ll Be Fine / Hushaby Mountain

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XENO4067 048248406727 CD XENOPHILE One of the most groundbreaking bands on the world music scene, Tarika’s re-issue of 1994's Bibiango approaches the folk music traditions of their native Madagascar with an eye towards the future. Tarika - a groundbreaking group on every level: a world music ensemble fronted by women (sisters Hanitra and Noro); a folk group with the drive and intensity of a rock band; and a Malagasy group that cross blends regional music styles, instruments and rhythms. Tarika has, in many ways, become synononymous with the music of Madagascar. Throughout their career, Tarika has received international acclaim and topped World Music Charts in the USA, Japan and Europe with their hypnotic mix of roots and contemporary styles. With Bibiango, Tarika has expanded the line-up of five members and taken all the chemistry and excitement of the previous albums to new heights. Infectious melodies, buoyant grooves, tight harmonies, exotic instrumentation and an aural attack that has been described as "virtuoso traditional music with the energy of punk rock." Tracks; Ankoay / Safidy / Taraina / Bibiango / Haintany / Kilalao / Fomba / Ragoaika / Demony / Jejy / Didy / Zanane / Salama ‘Iereo

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