MUSIC

Music of Japan: The Legacy of Myoonten

Performing traditional Japanese music on traditional instruments, Yamato Ensemble honors the legacy of Myoonten. Myoonten (also known as Benzaiten) is the goddess of learning, of beauty, of the arts, of eloquence. Yamato Ensemble have been playing together for decades; on this special recording, they perform on koto, shakuhachi, jushichigen, shakuroku, and the nowrarely heard kokyu. (ARC Music)

Del Canto Gitano – Music of Ancient Andalusia

1CD# EUCD2897

$18.99

Best of Irish Fiddle / Florie Brown

This release presents Irish fiddle music performed by musical virtuoso Florie Brown, a fiddle player who has toured the world and cultivated her own flair and unique playing style. She performs Celtic, Bluegrass, Cajun, Country, Blues and Swing. Here she presents traditional Irish classics that will be loved by all fiddle music fans. (ARC Music)

1CD# EUCD2929

The Golden Zither

Del Canto Gitano portrays the unique, historic blend of Greek, Roman, Arabic, Sephardic, Indian and Castilian traditions, that create the mystical symbiosis of Ancient Andalusia. Arranged for flamenco guitar, with baroque guitar, Greek violin and original Iberian rhythmic interactions, combined with the vocals of Victoria Couper and Hindustani tenor Rupesh Gawas. (ARC Music)

$18.99

1CD# EUCD2832

The Very Best of Enya

$14.99

Enya, known for her distinctive ethereal sound and Celtic-inspired music, has captivated audiences for over three decades with her unique blend of folk, new-age, and world music. “The Very Best of Enya” CD features some of her most iconic and beloved songs, including “Orinoco Flow,” “Only Time,” and “Caribbean Blue.” The CD also includes two previously unreleased tracks, “Echoes in Rain” and “So I Could Find My Way.” (Warner)

Rudy Knabl is a master of the zither, a traditional stringed instrument of Austria and Germany. With “The Golden Zither,” he showcases his virtuosity and versatility with a collection of pieces that range from traditional folk songs to contemporary compositions. The CD features Rudy’s original compositions, which are inspired by the traditional sound of the zither, and he has also included some classical pieces which he had arranged for the zither. (Kado)

1CD# MOB500410 $10.99

Mariachi Mexico / Mariachi Sol

Mariachi is the name of a traditional Mexican street music with a style that has developed continuously throughout its history. While in earlier times only the vihuela and the gitarron were used, and sometimes also the harp, one finds today that many different instruments are involved. This is a great introductory album to the genre, presented by the well-established Mariachi band, Mariachi Sol. (ARC Music)

1CD# MOB84763

$16.99

Canyon Trilogy / R. Carlos Nakai

Of Navajo-Ute heritage, R. Carlos Nakai is the world’s premier Native American flutist. Having been described as ‘...so soothing it unwrinkles the soul...,’ Nakai’s ethereal music has touched people across the globe. This Deluxe Platinum Edition contains the original Canyon Trilogy album, fully remastered plus 5 never-beforeheard Nakai songs for solo cedar flute that expand upon the legacy of this timeless classic. (Canyon)

1CD# EUCD2847 $12.99

Mandolins from Italy

A romantic selection of the most famous and popular Italian mandolin melodies, such as: Azzurro, O’ Sole Mio, Notte Di Christallo, Tarantella Di Napoli, Volare, Piccola Maria, Tarantella Meridionale, Marina, Che La La, Santa Lucia, O Maria, Valsa Della Primavera, Funiculi Funicula, La Passeggiata, Arrivederci Roma, Il Padrone – Rota and many more. (ARC Music)

1CD# EUCD2439 $12.99

Pakistan, Vol. 2 / Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

1CD# MOB721029

$15.99

Sounds of Africa – Mozambique

The present release is a dazzling representation of Mozambique’s very own musical tradition. A dash of exotic fun, and the heady spirit of Mozambique’s nightlife. These are exciting songs with lyrics in Shangaan, Ronga, and Portuguese. Travel to the sunny southeast of the African continent for this enjoyable summer music. (ARC Music)

1CD# EUCD2868 $14.99

The tradition of qawwali, originally limited to mausoleums and brotherhoods, has now spread everywhere, carried by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan – an exceptional performer: Sufi poems and incandescent lyricism. Sufi music, enriched with new literary and musical elements, is the most widespread musical genre in Hindustani music. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s group is the leading proponent of this secular tradition. (Ocora)

1CD# C 581659 $18.99