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Buy Now	Brasileiro (more) »rank: 35898 by: Various Artists : :Brasiliero, a wonderfully diverse introduction to Brazilian music, is a sophisticated blend of folk-pop and cool jazz, as embraced by artists both well and little known, in the most popular styles: samba, bossa nova, and MBP (musica popular Brasileiro). As with Cuban music, the greatest influence on Brazilian music came from African slaves who were imported to farm sugar, tobacco, and cotton plantations. With that influence comes a complex rhythmic structure and a prevailing sense of melancholy. Bearing this out, 'Daca de Solidao' ('Dance of Solitude') is deliciously thick as performed by the dusky-voiced Beth Carvalho. Chico Cesar's 'Mama Africa' is a perfect ...	Buy Now	Creation Rebel (more) »rank: 116076 by: DJ Spooky : :Brasiliero, a wonderfully diverse introduction to Brazilian music, is a sophisticated blend of folk-pop and cool jazz, as embraced by artists both well and little known, in the most popular styles: samba, bossa nova, and MBP (musica popular Brasileiro). As with Cuban music, the greatest influence on Brazilian music came from African slaves who were imported to farm sugar, tobacco, and cotton plantations. With that influence comes a complex rhythmic structure and a prevailing sense of melancholy. Bearing this out, 'Daca de Solidao' ('Dance of Solitude') is deliciously thick as performed by the dusky-voiced Beth Carvalho. Chico Cesar's 'Mama Africa' is a perfect ...
Buy Now	Celtic Dances: Jigs & Reels from Ireland (more) »rank: 12289 by: Various Artists : :Brasiliero, a wonderfully diverse introduction to Brazilian music, is a sophisticated blend of folk-pop and cool jazz, as embraced by artists both well and little known, in the most popular styles: samba, bossa nova, and MBP (musica popular Brasileiro). As with Cuban music, the greatest influence on Brazilian music came from African slaves who were imported to farm sugar, tobacco, and cotton plantations. With that influence comes a complex rhythmic structure and a prevailing sense of melancholy. Bearing this out, 'Daca de Solidao' ('Dance of Solitude') is deliciously thick as performed by the dusky-voiced Beth Carvalho. Chico Cesar's 'Mama Africa' is a perfect ...	Buy Now	Jonny Greenwood Is the Controller (more) »rank: 64549 from: Sanctuary Records :Album Description:ABOUT THE ARTIST: As lead guitarist in one of the most popular bands to emerge from England in the past 15 years, Radiohead, Jonny Greenwood has evolved musically during the band's heralded career. After 3 Radiohead albums of solid rock guitar playing Greenwood progressed into the world of electronics on the band's ground breaking ambient recordings of Kid A and Amnesiac . He developed into a multi instrumentalist and visionary recording one solo album, Bodysong in 2003. Greenwood's work demonstrates and proves him to be one of the more creative and profound forces in contemporary music.ABOUT THE ALBUM: As a fervent fan ...
Buy Now	Now Latino, Vol. 3 (more) »rank: 62812 by: Various Artists :Album Description:ABOUT THE ARTIST: As lead guitarist in one of the most popular bands to emerge from England in the past 15 years, Radiohead, Jonny Greenwood has evolved musically during the band's heralded career. After 3 Radiohead albums of solid rock guitar playing Greenwood progressed into the world of electronics on the band's ground breaking ambient recordings of Kid A and Amnesiac . He developed into a multi instrumentalist and visionary recording one solo album, Bodysong in 2003. Greenwood's work demonstrates and proves him to be one of the more creative and profound forces in contemporary music.ABOUT THE ALBUM: As a fervent fan ...	Buy Now	Segundo (more) »rank: 34629 by: Juana Molina :Album Description:Hailing from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Juana Molina is an extraordinary singer/songwriter/producer. Juana's music flows from her acoustic guitar, off-kilter electronic sounds and rhythms, while her voice is soothing and mesmeric. Segundo, her international debut album, is a wonderful collection that bubbles with joy and is underpinned by the gentle grace that paved the path for the lavish praise awarded to her subsequent albums Tres Cosas and Son and saw comparisons to the likes of Beth Orton, Lisa Germano and Cat Power fly. :Juana Molina set aside the budding musical career she'd pursued since childhood to become one of TV's most acclaimed comedians ...
Buy Now	Too Experienced: The Best of Barrington Levy (more) »rank: 38224 by: Barrington Levy :Album Description:Hailing from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Juana Molina is an extraordinary singer/songwriter/producer. Juana's music flows from her acoustic guitar, off-kilter electronic sounds and rhythms, while her voice is soothing and mesmeric. Segundo, her international debut album, is a wonderful collection that bubbles with joy and is underpinned by the gentle grace that paved the path for the lavish praise awarded to her subsequent albums Tres Cosas and Son and saw comparisons to the likes of Beth Orton, Lisa Germano and Cat Power fly. :Juana Molina set aside the budding musical career she'd pursued since childhood to become one of TV's most acclaimed comedians ...	Buy Now	Dub-Triptych (more) »rank: 121327 by: Lee Perry & The Upsetters :Album Description:Three groundbreaking albums, 'Blackboard Jungle Dub' (1980), 'Cloak & Dagger' (1973), & 'Revolution Dub' (1975), on two CDs! Includes a triptych of unreleased tracks. Details TBA. Trojan. 2004.
Buy Now	Eco (more) »rank: 12375 by: Jorge Drexler :Album Description:During the span of his successful music career, Uruguayan singer/song writer Jorge Drexler has maintained top position in the Latin pop genre. Jorge Drexler is well known not only for his interpretation, but also for his talent in writing great songs. The success of his album Eco (which was released in the 90's throughout Spain, Mexico, Chile, Uruguay, and Argentina), catapulted this artist to superstar status. :For many gringos, Uruguayan singer/songwriter Jorge Drexler’s arrival was announced by his quietly strummed performance of 'Al Otro Lado Del Rio' during the closing credits of The Motorcycle Diaries. The song wound up winning an Oscar ...	Buy Now	2008 Ano de Exitos Reggaeton/Urbano (more) »rank: 13325 by: Various Artists :Album Description:During the span of his successful music career, Uruguayan singer/song writer Jorge Drexler has maintained top position in the Latin pop genre. Jorge Drexler is well known not only for his interpretation, but also for his talent in writing great songs. The success of his album Eco (which was released in the 90's throughout Spain, Mexico, Chile, Uruguay, and Argentina), catapulted this artist to superstar status. :For many gringos, Uruguayan singer/songwriter Jorge Drexler’s arrival was announced by his quietly strummed performance of 'Al Otro Lado Del Rio' during the closing credits of The Motorcycle Diaries. The song wound up winning an Oscar ...