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SREYA & CILON	ATENCAO COM CORACAO	LP	HIP DOZER	HIPD 021LP
$28.00 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 8/30/2024 Dive into Sreya & Cilon's first LP, Atenção com Coração. With bossa nova tunes, this project delivers caring and beautiful messages about self-realization and living in the present moment. Atenção com Coração is more than an album; it's a journey into self-discovery and moments of contemplation. The lyrics, elegantly simple yet profound, convey direct ideas while weaving narratives from everyday life. The songs resonate with the theme of realizing one's potential on life's odyssey. Whether portraying nature as a nurturing mother or exploring the worship of the sea goddess Yemanja rooted in Brazilian and African traditions, the album offers an extraordinary journey. The musical break likens the morning sun to the bliss of being alone and finding oneself. The soft tone creates a sensorial experience, inviting you to embark on a contemplative musical exploration. The enchanting melodies of Atenção com Coração make it a superb neo-bossa album, setting the perfect tone for the return of summer. Immerse yourself in the soothing rhythms and contemplative lyrics as you let the music accompany your moments of sunshine and warmth. This musical masterpiece captures the essence of the season, making it your ideal soundtrack for the summer days ahead.

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SONORA NELSON FERREYRA	Guaracheros	LP	VAMPISOUL	VAMPI 299LP
$28.50 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 6/21/2024 Guaracheros was released on MAG, in Peru, at the end of 1961 and includes six versions, four of them are of Cuban origin, and also original compositions masterfully performed by Nelson Ferreyra's Sonora. Nelson Ferreyra's career went from strength to strength, and was publicly recognized as an international figure of tropical music. This album is a brilliant reflection of MAG's tagline: "Si su fiesta le fracasa, discos MAG faltan en casa" ("If your party flops, you're missing MAG records at home"). First time reissue. The records Nelson Ferreya recorded at the MAG studios display his passion for Cuban music and particularly for guaracha, accompanied by the pianist Cano Romero, a personal friend who had played with him from the early days of his career, and would go on to find his own orchestra some years later. Kiko Hernández, the lead singer, joined Ferreyra in almost all his future projects, until his early death in the seventies. Few countries outside Cuba embraced Guaracha as enthusiastically as Peru. Pancho Acosta, Króffer Jiménez, Oswaldo Barreto, and Nelson Ferreyra himself kept the genre alive with their compositions in the sixties and, in the following decade, several of the classics of the Peruvian cumbia movement are really guarachas composed in different parts of the country. "Guaracheros" (Kiko Hernández and Pablo Villanueva) opens the LP, a highly crafted composition by Cano Romero. Maintaining the dance level, two songs by Nelson Ferreyra follow: "Con cencerro y timbal" and "Fiesta en el aire." The references to Venezuela in the lyrics are not accidental, as the LP was also distributed there, where it sold very well. Nelson Ferreyra's career went from strength to strength, and he went on to tour Panama, Chile and Ecuador. In the latter, he was publicly recognized as an international figure of tropical music.

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GRUPO DE IMPROVISACION TERCER MUNDO	Un Hilo De Luz	LP	VAMPISOUL	VAMPI 300LP
$28.50 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 6/21/2024 Unknown spiritual jazz gem recorded in Argentina in the '80s, under the influence of Pharoah Sanders, Don Cherry, Archie Shepp, and originally released on Litto Nebbia´s label Melopea. Already supported by Gilles Peterson on his radio show, this mind-blowing album combines ethno-free jazz passages and deep progressive compositions led by saxophonist Marcelo Peralta resulting a very impressive ode to the legacy of Coltrane. This is the first and only album ever released by this band, Grupo de Improvisación Tercer Mundo ("Third World Improvisation Group"), formed by a quartet of young musicians based in Buenos Aires accompanied by drummer Norberto Minchillo (López Fürst, Fernando Gelbard, Jorge Navarro) and Litto Nebbia himself during the recording sessions. They would also organize weekly jam sessions in public spaces in Buenos Aires, getting visual artists, poets and even passersby involved in these communal actions that aimed to promote self-expression in an environment of total freedom. After the gigs they'd gather again for intense listening sessions of deep jazz for hours. "Almas Liberadas" and "Un Hilo de Luz" sound as a clear tribute to Pharoah Sanders, as the subtitle of the latter openly states. First time reissue. Includes extensive notes and many previously unpublished photos.

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PAUL "EL TROGLODITA", JEAN	Tengo Un Mustang	LP	MUNSTER RECORDS	MR 457LP
$27.00 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 6/21/2024 Rare debut LP by the eccentric Peruvian singer Jean Paul "El Troglodita", known for his wild performances and extreme way of life. Often labeled as a nueva ola artist, he rather saw his performance style as a solo artist as following in the footsteps of Los Saicos, also signed to Disperú. This album includes Spanish sung versions of British beat songs and covers of the American songbook as well as various international hits. Enrique Roberto Tellería made his Peruvian television debut in 1965 under the stage name Jean Paul "El Troglodita" and wearing an imitation leopard skin suit. He would switch from melodic calm to shouting wildly or suddenly drop to the floor on his knees and smash the furniture like crazy. At the age of 19, DisPerú signed him to the label on the strength of these early performances. His first single included a freely translated version of "Secret Agent Man" in Spanish. He began to work on the eleven cover versions that would feature on his first LP immediately, writing all his own lyrics and accompanied by the beat band Los Steivos. Despite the predominance of English beat music in Peru, the album only included three songs directly related to the British invasion: "Bus Stop" by The Hollies, also played in raga rock style; "Paint it Black" by The Rolling Stones; and "The House of the Rising Sun," which follows the arrangement recorded by The Animals. El Troglodita's association with the so-called nueva ola, indicated on the back cover, needs clarification. In Peru, nueva ola was a mixed bag rather than a specific musical style and encompassed slow rock, twist, bossa nova and all the styles that the record industry produced to tame the wild rock 'n' roll impulses of teenagers in the early sixties. Jean Paul's "hippie" lifestyle got him arrested by the new de facto military government in 1968, who accused him of promoting drug consumption and corrupting the Peruvian youth. The charges were soon dropped but his reputation was tarnished, and he ended up emigrating to Central America.

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MCKAY, FREDDIE	Creation	LP	VP RECORDS	VP 4252LP
$27.00 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 5/31/2024 "Freddie McKay's Creation album, expertly produced by Ossie Hibbert showcases a well-chosen blend of original, soon-to-be classics 'longside a selection of inspired anthemic do-overs. It's a measure of the quality of this release that these inspired interpretations stand up as equal to the Burning Spear and Dennis Brown originals. The selection of subtle dub versions of the songs included serve to highlight the brilliance of the musicians playing in the classical 'rockers' style that dominated the latter half of the seventies."

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ANDY, HORACE	Horace Andy's Dub Box: Rare Dubs 1973-1976	CD	JAMAICAN RECORDINGS	JRCD 007CD
$13.50 NOT IN STOCK 2014 repress. Brand new release from the Jamaican Recordings label, this time focusing on unreleased dubs of Bunny Lee-produced Horace Andy tracks dating from the years 1973 to 1976. It was during this period that Horace made some of his finest works, usually with "Striker" Lee as producer. Tracks include never-before released versions of Andy tracks such as "Skylarking," "You Are My Angel," "Love of a Woman," "Something On My Mind," "Just Say Who," "My Guiding Star," "Money Money," "Zion Gate" and more. Includes two CD bonus tracks.

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JAH FREE	Rod of Correction/Dub of Correction	7"	PARTIAL RECORDS	PRTL 7085EP
$15.50 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 5/31/2024 A dig into the vaults leads to the lesser-spotted Jah Free, a stalwart of the '90s dub scene and purveyor of all things musically DIY. This vocal cut is from Jah Free with a brutal bassline backed with alternative dub mix to the version that was originally released on Zion Train's Deep Root label in 1998.

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TEAMWORKS	Rockfort Rock	7"	PARTIAL RECORDS	PRTL 7086EP
$15.50 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 5/31/2024 Vocals courtesy of the late great Jamaican singer Creation Stepper aka Willy Stepper, whose voice graced many a '70s roots reggae classic such as "Kill Nebuchadnezzar" and "Homeward Bound." "Rockfort Rock" was originally released on Youth and Alex Patterson's WAU! Mr Modo label in 1989 and was mixed and produced by Teamworks and Sound Iration (Nick Manasseh and Scruff).

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VA	That Ska Beat!: Made in Jamaica 1962 to 1966	CD	VOICE OF JAMAICA	VOJ 001CD
$13.50 LOW STOCK LEVEL "Ska is still the backbone of Jamaica music, Right?"--Bunny Lee The music of Jamaica has had a profound and lasting influence all around the world and reggae is the name by which it has become universally known. Although the term "ska" is often used to describe all Jamaican music before dub, DJs and dread in the mid-'70s the real Jamaican ska was made in Kingston between 1961/1962 to 1966. Artists include: The Skatalites, Don Drummond & The Skatalites, Lyn Taitt & The Boys, Tommy McCook & His Ska-Talites, Theophilus Beckford, Johnny "Dizzy" Moore, Roland Alphonso & His Ska-Talites, Lyn Taitt & The Baba Brooks Band, Daniel Johnson, The Tenor Twins, Lloyd Clarke, Baba Brooks & The Trenton Spence Orchestra.

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HANDOVER (ALY EISSA, JONAS CAMBIEN, AYMAN ASFOUR), THE	The Handover	LP	SUBLIME FREQUENCIES	SF 124LP
$25.50 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 5/31/2024 "There is, and has been, a prevailing orthodoxy permeating the Egyptian musical hierarchy that would render this spectacular piece as scandalous. But let us remember that over the past 100 years, Said Darwish, Mohamed Abdel Wahab, Halim El Dabh, Ahmad Adaweya, and the modern Mahraganat movement have all experienced their fair share of scandal and opposition. Music must always be pushed forward -- it may not always succeed as revelatory, but in this particular case, it does. Much like the venerable magic carpet, The Handover slowly builds to escort you into its swirling, ascending expression of the psychedelic, eventually descending, step by step, back to earth, landing as a wonderous spaceship with wide open doors inviting us inside for repeat listening. Perhaps this should have been happening in Egyptian music 50 years ago but it's here right now, and that's what matters. We are often asked an impossible question to answer: 'What constitutes a Sublime Frequencies release?' For the moment, we can point to this record as the answer to that question." --Alan Bishop/Sublime Frequencies (March 2024) In The Handover, Aly Eissa, Ayman Asfour, and Jonas Cambien explore the common and uncommon senses of Egypt's ritual music. It is clear that Aly Eissa's original composition is deeply rooted in Egyptian and Arabic traditions. At the same time, this band is one of the most progressive coming out of Egypt today. This is in big part thanks to Eissa, who has proven time and again to be not only an extremely skillful composer, but also a real visionary, combining tradition with modern experimentation. A performance by The Handover is typically one stretch without break: a long build-up that lasts for the duration of the concert. Towards the end of the performance, all the tension is released in an exuberant, joyful climax, when wild improvisations are driven forward on top of exciting dance-rhythms from rural Egypt. The Handover elegantly combines the delicacy of classical Arabic music, the raw expressiveness of Egypt's countryside music, and the spontaneity of free improvisation, carefully obliterating the artificial separation between acoustic and electronic instruments. Despite the remarkable absence of any percussion or drums, The Handover is an extremely groovy band, with an ability to slow down and accelerate the tempo in almost telepathic synchronization at exactly the right moments. Alongside the tight ensemble playing there is plenty of room for individual expression as the oud, synthesizer and violin take turns playing solos on top of repetitive riffs. Throughout the album, native Alexandrian Ayman Asfour plays the violin with breathtaking beauty, while not being afraid to make the violin buzz, squeak and rattle at times. Belgian/Norwegian keyboardist Jonas Cambien makes the synthesizer a melodic instrument in its own right, at times evoking almost classical Maqam, while in other moments it seems like he comes straight out of an Egyptian wedding. The oud forms the backbone in the composition's structure, as Aly Eissa's solos guide the listener from minimalist, meditative drones, to a compelling climax, and back to earth. There is much more to The Handover's sound then the obvious references to Arabic and Egyptian music. The opening drone section of the album is pushed towards abstraction and even noise, and the vintage Farfisa organ gives the music a touch of '70s psychedelic rock. The repetitive riffs can be reminiscent of Embryo's experiments combining krautrock with influences from the middle-east, but the use of repetition to induce trance dates way back in Egyptian music, and is present in many rituals like Sufi and moulid celebrations. The composed melodies on this album couldn't be possible without Eissa's deep love for this music. And what The Handover does with this composed material couldn't be possible without three strong individual voices, their love to play music together and their dedication to push the traditions forward. (Recorded in Alexandria Egypt in January of 2023, this Limited-Edition vinyl LP includes a two-sided insert with additional photos, liner notes and bios of the musicians).

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VA	That Ska Beat!: Made in Jamaica 1962-1966	LP	VOICE OF JAMAICA	VOJ 001LP
$21.50 NOT IN STOCK LP version. "Ska is still the backbone of Jamaica music, Right?"--Bunny Lee; The music of Jamaica has had a profound and lasting influence all around the world and reggae is the name by which it has become universally known. Although the term "ska" is often used to describe all Jamaican music before dub, DJs and dread in the mid-'70s the real Jamaican ska was made in Kingston between 1961/1962 to 1966. Artists include: The Skatalites, Don Drummond & The Skatalites, Lyn Taitt & The Boys, Tommy McCook & His Ska-Talites, Theophilus Beckford, Johnny "Dizzy" Moore, Roland Alphonso & His Ska-Talites, Lyn Taitt & The Baba Brooks Band, Daniel Johnson, The Tenor Twins, Lloyd Clarke, Baba Brooks & The Trenton Spence Orchestra.

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ANDY, HORACE	Horace Andy's Dub Box: Rare Dubs 1973-1976	LP	JAMAICAN RECORDINGS	JRLP 007LP
$20.00 NOT IN STOCK LP version.

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MOLITOR, REINHOLD	Reinhold	LP	VAM RECORDS	VAM 006X-LP
$27.00 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 5/24/2024 Reinhold Molitor's self-titled LP (1969) offers a captivating journey through the rich tapestry of late 1960s Mexican music, yet it resonates deeply with the raw, organic sounds reminiscent of the early 1960s American underground folk scene. Each track on the album is a testament to Reinhold's musical prowess, with his English vocals weaving intricate narratives that transport listeners to distant realms. Accompanied by his trusty acoustic guitar, Reinhold's melodies evoke a sense of nostalgia and introspection, drawing listeners into a world where time seems to stand still. The music possesses a mesmerizing, almost hypnotic quality, with layers of depth and complexity that reveal themselves with each listen. The album's cover art, adorned with its whimsical imagery of the cosmos, serves as a fitting visual representation of the ethereal sounds contained within. It's as if Reinhold invites listeners to embark on a cosmic journey, exploring the mysteries of the universe through his music. Despite the album's seemingly tranquil surface, there's an underlying darkness that lurks beneath, adding a layer of intrigue and intensity to the listening experience. Reinhold's vocals, at times haunting and introspective, further enhance this atmospheric depth, drawing listeners into his world of introspection and contemplation. Hailing from Germany, Reinhold Molitor's musical journey took him to Mexico at the tender age of 19, where he collaborated with his brother Bodo Molitor, a fellow musician known for his own release Hits Internacionales from 1969. Together, they crafted an album that stands as a testament to the power of music to transcend boundaries and evoke profound emotions in listeners.

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MENDES, VINICIUS	Macunaismo Tardio Vol.1 & 2	2LP	NOTES ON A JOURNEY	NEWNOAJ 002LP
$34.00 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 5/24/2024 Vinícius Mendes is a saxophonist, flautist, composer, improviser and researcher from the inland state of Minas Gerais in Brasil, known not only for its wealth of minerals and mining activities, but for its deep musical traditions founded by such pioneers as Milton Nascimento and Lô Borges. Having graduated from the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, one of the most important centers of excellence in Brasil, with a BA in Popular Music and an MA in Music, Mendes continued to research improvisation in free jazz and in Brasilian popular instrumental music at the university. In 2014, Vinícius released his first instrumental work at the Savassi Jazz Festival, and one year later he recorded the album NAU -- a heady mix of free jazz and traditional Brasilian music, and something of a prelude to Macunaísmo Tardio, the album he recorded Volume One of in 2021 with Volume Two following in 2022 and one that is finally available in full. Macunaísmo Tardio is a perfect release for the label, masterminded by Jazzanova's Jürgen von Knoblauch, which concerns itself with shedding light on criminally overlooked masterpieces. This album is, without a doubt, one of these. The LP features original compositions by Mendes himself, as well as fresh arrangements of Brasilian classics from Lucca Noacco, Toninho Horta, and a stunning version of the evergreen dance floor classic "Aldeia de Ogum" by Joyce Moreno.

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LAND, HAROLD	Choma (Burn) (1971)	LP	WEWANTSOUNDS	WWSLP 087LP
$31.50 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 5/24/2024 Wewantsounds presents this reissue of Harold Land's 1971 Mainstream Records LP Choma (Burn), recorded in Los Angeles with Bobby Hutcherson and featuring Reggie Johnson on bass, Ndugu and Woody Theus on drums, Bill Henderson and Harold Land Jr. on piano/Fender Rhodes. Together the musicians create a superb spiritual mix of funky and modal jazz that was the trademark of the Harold Land-Bobby Hutcherson quintet between 1968 and 1972. Choma (Burn) is reissued here in its original gatefold artwork with all the photos scanned from first generation negatives recently found in the Mainstream Records vaults, and comes with newly remastered audio and a two-page insert including new liner notes by Kevin Le Gendre. Growing up in San Diego, and settling in Los Angeles early on, Harold Land became a pioneer of the hard bop style by recording with the Clifford Brown-Max Roach Quintet in 1954. Through his involvement with the quintet, he became acquainted to Bob Shad who had produced the recordings on his EmArcy label. Becoming a prominent voice on the West Coast jazz scene at the end of the '50s, Land recorded many albums for Pacific Jazz as a leader and, in the late '60s, he started a fruitful collaboration with vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson forming the Harold Land/Bobby Hutcherson Quintet in 1968. The quintet would last until the early '70s and record a handful of highly acclaimed albums for Blue Note, Cadet and Mainstream Records. Choma (Burn), comprised of four tracks, has an interesting instrumentation and features two drummers -- Ndugu and Woody "Sonship" Theus -- playing simultaneously alongside Reggie Johnson's chunky double bass and Bill Henderson and Harold Land Jr.'s piano and Fender Rhodes. A must have for all fans of the Harold Land-Bobby Hutcherson Quintet fans, Choma (Burn) catches the musicians at the height of their creative peak.

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MINOTT, SUGAR	Bitter Sweet (Orange Vinyl)	LP	MUSIC ON VINYL	MOV 3701COL-LP
$36.00 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 5/24/2024 "Sugar Minott was a Jamaican reggae star who was a pioneer of the dancehall style. Minott was a producer, label head, and sound system operator. He collaborated with one of Jamaica's most accomplished producers, Lloyd James aka King Jammy, and among their collaborations was the popular 1979 LP Bitter Sweet, which included the seminal dancehall anthems 'Give The People' and 'I'm Not For Sale.' For the first time in over 40 years, Bitter Sweet is being reissued on vinyl. The album is available as a limited edition of 750 individually numbered copies on orange colored vinyl."

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ODD OKODDO	Negore	LP	ALTIN VILLAGE & MINE	AVM 079LP
$29.50 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 5/24/2024 Negore is the second album by the Kenya-based duo Odd Odokko. After their debut Auma (PING 068LP) saw percussionist Sven Kacirek work with pre-existing recordings of singer and instrument builder Olith Ratego, the two opted for a similar approach for the ten pieces to preserve the expressiveness of the latter's performance. Further contributions by sound artist KMRU and Angel Bat Dawid on bass clarinet expand the duo's sonic palette which draws on the dodo music of the Luo people and enriches it with percussive, melodic, and occasionally electronic means. The record's title translates to "petroleum lamp," signifying the transition from day to night -- when the time has come to dance. In this decidedly joyful spirit, Negore is dedicated to transitions and venturing into the future. Ratego's interpretation of the folk tradition is expressly contemporary, while Kacirek uses a rich variety of avant-garde and advanced electronic music techniques to propel it even further. Preceded by their first tour since the world first came to a grinding halt in early 2020, Negore marks a new beginning, but remains faithful to the unconventional working process of the two and the continuously surprising results it yields. With the exception of the track "Ochuya," for which Kacirek wrote a sketch in advance for Ratego to work with, the entire album is based on recordings of the singer that were made in a Nairobi studio. Accompanied by the sound of his odokko, a lyre that Ratego built inspired on the Luo instrument nyatiti, his highly expressive -- boundlessly anthemic in one moment, introspective and almost mournful in the other -- vocal performance is subtly accentuated and complemented by Kacirek on marimba, vibraphone, prepared piano percussion, drums or even programmed rhythms. The songs on Negore were written in Ratego's native Luo language and deal with subjects such as love, destiny, and perseverance. It serves as an introduction to his world, faith, and life in a rural community near Lake Victoria. It's hyper-specific and universal at the same time, much like the music that forms its foundation.

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LIRAZ	Enerjy	12"	BATOV RECORDS	BTR 096EP
$20.00 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 5/17/2024 Singer, actress and cultural conduit for peace, Liraz releases a new collection of four songs, primed with an intensity and a raw musical revolt, energizing the Middle Eastern musical landscape, sung in Farsi and driven by her deep desire for positive energy and much needed global harmony and light. Co-written and recorded with Uri Brauner Kinrot (Ouzo Bazooka and Boom Pam).

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VA	Demoler! Demoler! Demoler!	LP	MUNSTER RECORDS	MR 451LP
$27.00 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 5/17/2024 Disperú is the first independent record label in Peru and South America that was founded and run by a woman. In the space of five years Rebeca Llave turned not only Disperú into a successful company but also transformed it into an amplifier and showcase for unique Peruvian popular music projects including the raw, wild and visceral sound of Los Saicos, '60s punk pioneers. This compilation comprises 14 amazing tracks, ranging from cumbia or boogaloo to beat and garage, to celebrate the music legacy of this unique pioneer woman. Disperú was founded at a key moment for Peruvian popular music. In 1965 young Peruvians were gaining prominence in society and the entertainment industry. The hangover of the "new wave," with its balladeers, persisted on the radio and television, but rock bands were also emerging, inspired by what was happening musically in Liverpool and on the beaches of California. Guided by her ability to spot talent and target what she perceived as commercial prospects, Rebeca signed up an impressive lineup of artists. Several of which would move on to bigger labels, after "the girl with the charming smile" had set them on the recording road to fame. Besides gathering young rockers (Los Saicos, Jean Paul El Troglodita) and new wave bands (Los 4 Brillantes, Golden Boys) under its umbrella, Disperú also ventured into coastal and Andean music from Peru and tropical music (Chano Scotty y su Combo Latino, Toño y sus Sicodélicos). This compilation celebrates the music legacy of this unique pioneer woman. Also featuring Gloria Travesí Y Sus Hijos Cantan, Claudio Fabbri, Los Peruvian Brass, Los Guajiros Del Ritmo, and Alicia Estrada Y Su Orquesta.

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PICKLING Y ORQUESTA, CARLOS	Cumbia Morena	7"	VAMPISOUL	VAMPI 45103EP
$15.50 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 5/17/2024 This 7" single features two outstanding cumbias published on MAG in the '60s that have never been available on a 45 release before. Dance floor oriented tropical music at its best! MAG has been, since its foundation in 1953, a pivotal label in Peruvian music, allowing the development of the careers of both tropical artists and musicians of other genres such as rock, pop and jazz. At the head was Don Manuel Antonio Guerrero, its founder, and the name of the record company is nothing more than an acronym formed from its own name. (M.A.G.). Carlos Pickling was a legendary MAG artist who led the orchestra that accompanied Benny del Solar, Lita Branda, and Melcochitain the tropicalized version of Spanish rumba, when the beats of Iberian rumba were still exotic in South America, and he also played countless cumbias, mambos and guarachas. The distinctive sound of his Hammond organ can be heard on this recording, "Cumbia Morena," as it became his signature sound. Los Demonios de Corocochay were one of the first Andean cumbia bands in Peru and sported a unique sound spiced up with the textures of a playful organ, as can be heard on this superb "Cumbia en Dominante."

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ORQUESTA LA SOLVENCIA	El Guacal de La Salsa	LP	EL PALMAS MUSIC	ELPALMAS 037LP
$35.00 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 5/17/2024 The rescue of the only album by the Orquesta La Solvencia symbolizes very well the full meaning of the mission of the El Palmas label, stubborn in keeping the history of salsa alive in Venezuela, recovering the intrepid and genuine music with which the pillars of the salsa genre were built. At the time this album appeared, originally released by the Corpodisco label in 1980, "guaguancó, guaracha, son and merengue were played, but Latin rhythms were not yet definitively labeled as salsa" says Felipe Díaz, singer of La Solvencia. There were many orchestras of this type in Venezuela. Every season they used to visit dozens and dozens of towns to celebrate the festivities of different patron saints, popular celebrations in which people gave themselves up to dancing in an atmosphere of collective trance. The combination of the natural and contagious groove of La Solvencia's songs with lyrics that paint with strokes as simple as they are accurate the daily life of ordinary people, their joys and disappointments, their urgencies and troubles, transformed the group into one of the favorites of the Venezuelan salsa public.

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SOM IMAGINARIO	Som Imaginario	LP	LIFE GOES ON RECORDS	LIFE 043LP
$24.00 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 5/17/2024 Som Imaginário (Imaginary Music) is a Brazilian band from the '70s. They joined together to support Milton Nascimento in his first record and shows. Their style is heavily influenced by jazz, classical music and rock. Their self-titled debut from 1970 is a must have, a psychedelic South American cult all in all.

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BROOKLYN SOUNDS	Brooklyn Sounds!	LP	VAMPISOUL	VAMPI 297LP
$28.50 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 5/17/2024 Brooklyn Sounds legendary 1971 debut album, full of heavy Nuyorican underground salsa dura propelled by raw trombones and in-your-face percussion, born of the barrio streets and the band's Caribbean heritage. Fully authorized by producer Bobby Marin, with liner notes detailing the Brooklyn Sounds story, featuring never-before seen photos and pressed on 180g vinyl. In the bustling rhythm-filled streets of 1970s New York, where the Latin music scene pulsated with energy, one clandestine project emerged from the shadows to become a hidden gem of raw, unfiltered musical brilliance -- the legendary Brooklyn Sounds! album. Crafted by the audacious Bobby Marin, a maestro with an appetite for risk, this masterpiece is not just an album; it's a sonic rebellion that echoes the untamed spirit of the city. The iconic album cover, a creation of the visionary Charlie Rosario, is a testament to the band's urban roots. A stark, black-and-white photograph of a snow-clad fire escape, rendered with high contrast, encapsulates the hard realities of the city that birthed Brooklyn Sounds' unmistakable sound. It's not just an album cover; it's a visual manifesto, a slice of New York's gritty soul frozen in time. As the reels rolled in the studio, capturing the essence of guaguancó, son montuno, bomba, and Latin soul, the band's music spoke to the streets, telling tales of broken romance, Santería, Puerto Rican roots, and the unbridled revelry of the city that never sleeps. The recording exuded a savage, smoggy vibe, full of heavy Nuyorican underground salsa dura propelled by raw trombones and in-your-face percussion. Released under the audacious Salsa Records -- a name that turned heads and raised eyebrows -- Brooklyn Sounds! broke free from the mold, refusing to be confined by mainstream expectations. The LP became a sought-after treasure, transcending its low-budget origins. This hidden jewel, with its relentless rhythms and untamed spirit, never succumbed to the airwaves controlled by the big labels. It's a rebellion against the establishment, a testament to the band's refusal to conform. While Brooklyn Sounds may not have soared to mainstream heights, its impact echoes through collector circles worldwide, from Toronto to Tokyo, where enthusiasts crave the rare, the raw, and the rebellious. So, dive into the infectious beats, feel the authenticity pulsating through every track, and let Brooklyn Sounds! take you on a journey back to the untamed streets of 1970s New York.

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VA	Bollywood Nuggets	LP	AKENATON	AKENAT 004LP
$25.00 IN STOCK A collection of mind-blowing songs from Hindi films 1958-1984. 12 musical gems from the Bollywood vaults with a wide variety of styles thrown in the mix, from the classic to the rare, a must! An astonishing overview of the magnificent musical talents populating Bollywood films. With a predilection for movies with a strong musical backbone where songs and musical numbers play a pivotal role, the Hindi cinema boom gave birth to a strong and creative music industry where composers, musicians, musical directors, conductors, producers, singing actors, and playback singers (singers who provide vocals for the musical parts of roles played by actors or actresses) found a perfect place to develop their careers. A sample of those incredible talents is included in this compilation, the ideal point to start digging deeper into the lush garden of musical delights that is Bollywood. Featuring Mohammedd Rafi, Asha Bhosle, Kishore Kumar, Geeta Dutt, Kamal Haasan, Sridevi, Kalyanji & Anandji, P. Susheela, S.P. Balasubrahmanyam, Manna Dey, Lata Mangeshkar, Shankar & Jaikishan, and R. D. Burman.

Artist	Title	Format	Label	Catalog #
DIMAS Y LA DIFERENTE, SAM	El Tumbao...	LP	EL PALMAS MUSIC	ELPALMAS 036LP
$35.00 PREORDER RELEASE DATE: 5/17/2024 In the '80s, Dimas "Sam Dimas" Pedroza was encouraged with two atypical projects. One in partnership with the great Larry Francia, another artist released by El Palmas Music, and titled La Salsa Es Con Dimas y Larry. And the other with an orchestra of great artists of the time that El Palmas now relaunches: Sam Dimas and La Diferente's El Tumbao?, with songs by prestigious authors such as Joseíto Fernández and José González Giralt and arrangements by the renowned trombonist Rafael Silva. It is worth mentioning the great musicians that Dimas Pedroza summoned for this album: Rafael Araujo, Lewis Vargas, and Gustavo Aranguren (trumpets), Carlos Espinoza and Rafael Silva (trombones), José Ávila (piano), Rafael Prado (bass), Pedro Viloria (timbales, güiro), Williams (congas), Nene Pacheco (bongo, drum), Leo Pacheco, Rafael Silva and Rafael Prado (choirs). There were also some special guests: Alfredo Pollo Gil and Manuel Icazas (trumpets), Oscar Mendoza (trombone), Joe Santamaría and Chucho Chuchochi (timbal), and Edwin Infante (maracas). Sam Dimas y La Diferente's El Tumbao... is an album that Dimas never presented live. One of those hidden gems in the history of salsa that El Palmas is dedicated to rescuing to continue reconstructing the memory of Venezuelan popular music, one of its main objectives.

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