Bellydance is one of the most popular dance styles in the world today, rooted equally in the beauty of both classical and folk styles. Integral to bellydance is the music that leads the body to motion. From Arabian music and bellydance master Hossam Ramzy comes a must-have disc of the most popular music for bellydance. Ramzy not only illumines the tradition through 2.5 hours of music, but also provides insight to the world of Arabian rhythm and dance, including exercises in interpretation, through a personally written guide.

One of Greece’s most esteemed composers, Michalis Terzis presents this new release, The Art of the Green Bouzouki. The bouzouki is one of Greece’s most representative instruments, and the pieces on this release showcase this unique instrument. Terzis described the pieces on this album as “Music for a get-together with family and friends, enjoying Greek wine and each other’s company.”

This inspiring album of Celtic music features traditional Celtic instruments such as uilleann pipes, harps, fiddles, accordians, and guitars. The songs featured here create an atmosphere of magic and mystery. This album features almost 80 minutes of beautiful music. Artists featured include Catherine Duc, Medwyn Goodall, Florie Brown, Lynn Saoirse, and more.

Chalf Hassan takes you on a journey to give you a taste of the beautiful music from Morocco and northern Africa, featuring traditional Moroccan music comprising scales (maqams) and rhythms that have been skillfully selected, merged and performed on traditional and modern instruments.

This new release features fourteen new mixes combining Native American chants with modern instruments and electronics. At times relaxing, at times invigorating, always enchanting. All of the tracks are performed by Brandon Friesen and James Creasy. Brandon Friesen is an American, Grammy Award nominated and multi-Juno Award winning songwriter, music producer, and audio engineer. Brandon's career has spanned over 15 years, and he has recorded and produced artists including: Nickelback, Sum 41, Billy Ray Cyrus, Everlast, Finger Eleven, Three Days Grace, and many more. Brandon is a strong guitarist and songwriter, with the ability to produce artists of all genres by guiding musicians to create a consistent sonic vision. Grammy and Juno nominated composer/producer James Creasey began his musical journey 35 years ago with a passion and study for classical music and the desire to conduct. With the guitar as his first instrument, James quickly became a first call session player on the Canadian West Coast and eventually moved behind the glass as an engineer and producer. Relocating back to his native Winnipeg, James realized the logical outlet for his multi-faceted musical views was composing for film and television. His music has since been heard on such channels as A & E, TSN, ESPN, The Discovery Channel, and Space; along with several Canadian movies and television specials.

Music from different regions of Turkey played on traditional instruments, with the exotic sound of the ney (flute) particularly prominent. Features the Baglama (lute), ney (flute), zurna (shawm), zil (finger cymbals), davul and darbuka (drums) and kasik (wooden spoons). Striking traditional Middle Eastern and Persian beats and melodies will transport listeners to the bustling marketplaces and tea houses of Turkey. Fans of Joseph Tawadros and the oud will be captivated by this album.

Classical Music

Classical Music

Classical Music

Classical Music

Esma Redzepova was a Macedonian Romani vocalist, songwriter, and humanitarian. Because of her prolific repertoire- which included hundreds of songs- and her contribution to Roma culture and it's promotion she was heralded as the "Queen of the Gypsies." These are the last songs she ever recorded- an album that will be truly cherished by her doting followers. Recorded in the studio with The Nune Brothers, the album is a blend of jazz, reggae, swing, salsa, and samba, all influenced by a range of Balkan sounds. "Beauty, charm, striking voice and performance skills." (The Guardian)

Includes traditional Turkish Cypriot songs and instrumental pieces.

Deben Bhattacharya (1921–2001), ethnomusicologist, record producer, filmmaker and much else besides, for decades traveled across Europe, Asia and North Africa documenting through field recordings the indigenous music of locals. Made in 1954 and 1973, this compilation features the songs, dances and spiritual rituals of the Santal people, the earliest inhabitants of northeastern India. Extensive information about the rites, instruments and each of the songs in both English and German is included.

Jaume Compte explores Mediterranean sounds and timbres using the Greek bouzouki, Arab oud and various Mediterranean and Middle Eastern percussion instruments. + Drawing on different Mediterranean traditions, he uses acoustic instruments and at the same time experiments with contemporary sounds. + Following changes to their line-up, the Nafas Ensemble developed new musical concepts, resulting in a more contemporary and leaving behind more traditional shades and reminiscences. + ‘Tariq’ (literal translation: path) features Francisco Albéniz, Marcel Cranc and Sílvia Pérez Cruz.

- "El Na�n is one of the most exemplary groups..." - El Pa�s - "One of the big things that have happened to Spanish roots music is El Na�n bursting onto the scene..." - Fernando I�iguez, Tarata�a-Radio 3 - "A band that deserves to be heard live... you will see what can be done with lots of love and soul." - Pilar Sampietro, Mediterranean-RNE Radio.