world music

Greek Bouzouki Classics / Dimitris Papageorgiou

The bouzouki is the most iconic instrument in Greek music and has dominated Greek repertoire for the past 90 years. Here, Dimitris Papageorgiou performs timeless bouzouki masterpieces by composers such as Panagiotis Toundas and Giovan Tsaous, as well self-composed compositions honouring the likes of Alexis Zorba. (ARC Music)

1CD# EUCD2966

$18.99

Ekanayaka: 18 Piano Sutras & 25 South Asian Pianisms [2 CDs]

Tanya Ekanayaka presents a stunning array of 43 works for solo piano composed between 2021 and 2022, drawing inspiration from 40 languages. Mystical, vibrant, contemplative and poetic, the sutras and pianisms traverse a broad spectrum of moods and thought. Throughout, the prolific composerpianist’s fearless musical authenticity glistens on this remarkable double album. (Naxos World)

2CD# NXW76163-2 $21.99

Songs of the Islands 1937–1957 /

Harry Owens & His Royal Hawaiians

[2 CDs]

Harry Owens was a cornetist, bandleader and musical director of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Waikiki in 1934, who became indelibly associated with the music of Hawaii. This 49-track 2CD collection comprises recordings made by Owens with his Royal Hawaiians during the primary era of his career when he established his reputation composing and performing music in the Hawaiian idiom. (Acrobat)

2CD# MOB345921

$16.99

The Best of Scottish Pipes & Drums

Following the strong discography that already exists, The Best of Scottish Pipes & Drums brings all of the best together in one release. This music takes you on a musical journey through time in Scotland, from the Pride of Murray Pipe Band who was formed in 1952 to the 1st Battalion Scots Guards who were deployed in Afghanistan recently. (ARC Music)

1CD# EUCD2655 $14.99

Carribean Moods

The melting pot of cultures in the islands and coastal areas surrounding the Caribbean Sea have made this region one of the most musically fruitful in the world. Artists featured include ARC veterans, including Blind Blake, The Sons of Buena Vista, King Selewa & His Calypsonians, and more. (ARC Music)

1CD# EUCD2916 $12.99

Korea – Gayageum Sanjo

Derived mostly from pansori singing and originally largely improvised, sanjo became (especially in the stylistic school of Master Choi Ok-sam) a structured instrumental suite: On the 12 silk strings of the gayageum zither, Kim Hae-sook paints with virtuosic serenity, a musical landscape of exaltation and restrained emotion. (Ocora)

1CD# C 561247 $18.99

Norway – Song & Hardingfele

Two major facets of traditional Norwegian music: the beguiling richness of ancient melodies in ballads, love songs, wedding marches, dance-tunes, nursery rhymes, lullabies, coupled with the singular charm of hardingfele music, a singular violin considered the king of Norwegian instruments. (Ocora)

1CD# C 561157

$18.99

Arabic Café / Various Artists

Be transported to the cafés of Arabia with chilled grooves from across the region. This mostly acoustic set is performed by top musicians from Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Sudan, Lebanon, Syria and Iraq. Artists on this compilation include amine and Hamza, two Tunisian brothers who, together with The Band Beyond Borders, create musical voyages. (ARC Music)

1CD# EUCD2888 $14.99

China: The Art of the Pipa / Wang Weiping

Wang Weiping belongs to the generation of pipa lute performers that has taken over brilliantly from the historical masters. The pipa, an instrument with a rich repertoire and advanced playing technique, has long been in the hands of the professionals, and occupies an important place at the Conservatory as well as concerts. (Ocora)

1CD# C 561128

$18.99

South America / Antonio Lysy; Alberto Lysy

South America pays tribute to the historic and contemporary ingenuity of musicians and composers from South America, including Astor Piazzolla, Heitor Villa-Lobos, Carlos Gardel, Antonio’s father the violinist Alberto Lysy, and new work by the Argentine bandoneon master Coco Trivisonno. (Yarlung)

1CD# YAR80167 $19.99

Ubuntu / Jonathan Butler

Legendary singer-songwriter Jonathan Butler traveled back to his home country of South Africa to craft his most exciting and deeply personal album to date. Featuring producer/ bassist Marcus Miller, Ubuntu is a reintroduction of Butler’s life story, going back 60 years to his upbringing in apartheid-era Capetown, which shaped his world view. (Artistry)

1CD# ART7080

Real

World 25 [3 CDs]

$17.99

Beautifully packaged clamshell box with 3 CD wallets, 28 page booklet containing the story of 25 Years of Real World Records. The 48 tracks trace the history of the label: tracks that have been significant highlights or ‘classic’ points in the label’s history; deeper tracks that beg rediscovery – the buried treasures; and the listeners choice – fans were asked to choose their favorite Real World track. (Real World)

3CD# MOB00251

Best of Welsh Choirs

$22.99 $9.99

This new release features a varied collection of beautiful music from Welsh choirs, both a cappella and with instrumental accompaniments. This album presents a wide repertoire, covering three decades of choirs formed in Wales from 1986 to the present day. (ARC Music)

1CD# EUCD2865

$14.99

Karnatik Roots / Aditya Prakash

Crossover and Global music fans may know Aditya from his jazzinfused Karnatik blend on his Aditya Prakash Ensemble releases. Thankfully, were able to make this recording using the beautiful natural acoustics in Samueli Theater at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa. These ragas express Aditya’s roots as learned at the feet of his many illustrious gurus. (Yarlung)

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan – In Concert in Paris, Vol. 2

The tradition of qawwali, originally limited to mausoleums and brotherhoods, has now spread everywhere, carried by Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan – an exceptional performer. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan’s group is the leading proponent of this secular tradition. (Ocora France)

1CD# C 581659

Bagpipes of Celtic Galicia

$18.99

The bagpipes, which the Galicians call “gaita galega”, can be traced back to the 13th and 14th centuries and are a staple instrument in all of the regions fiestas. Pepe Romero, head of an outstanding family of folk musicians has been playing the bagpipe since he was twelve years old. He is known today, as one of the best bagpipers in Galicia. (ARC Music)

1CD# EUCD2681 $14.99

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

Le salon de musique / Satyajit Ray

The music of Satyajit Ray’s cinematic masterpiece (Jalsaghar, 1958), by Ustad Vilayat Khan (sitar) with the participation of Imrat Khan (sitar, surbahar), Bismillah Khan (shehnai), Akhtari Bai [aka Begum Akhtar] –thumri singing, Salamat Ali Khan – khyal singing etc. (Ocora)

1CD# C 582022 $18.99

1CD# YAR54475

$19.99

The Sound of Tiki / Various Artists

A musical cocktail: The ‘Sound Of Tiki’. Travel to distant tropical places in the confines of your living room! Experience the popular myths of Tiki through music! This finely balanced mix of esoteric mood music and swinging lounge songs creates a harmonious yet never boring listening pleasure. (Bear Family)

1CD# MOB163387 $16.99

Antonio Lysy at The Broad – Music from Argentina

“Argentine virtuoso Antonio Lysy captures the cultural range of his country in our recording. He chose these particular works because they all draw inspiration from the folk music traditions of Argentina. This album highlights the cello as a solo instrument and illustrates the impact of pre-Hispanic Amerindian traditions and Spanish based Creole influences.” – Bob Attiyeh, producer (Yarlung)

1CD# YAR89457-15 $21.99