Cha cha cha derives from an alteration of Mambo rhythms, and its mezzo tempo interpretation brings forward the elegance of the dancing couples. This CD belongs to the “Dance Master Classics” anthology, a collection of 20 discs compiled by specialists in each of dancing’s domains. Gathered here in almost exhaustive fashion for the very first time, this a panorama of the best titles in dancehistory, grouped by aesthetic form, follow one special guiding principle: to magnify the relationship between dancers and music. Noël HERVe & Patrick FReMEAUX

This 4-CD set is a proper dictionary of classial jazz. It features 80 masterpieces of 80 jazzmen – including an 80 pages dictionary booklet that presents each of the artists. Dictionaries of Jazz music already exist, but this CD set mix together the written knowledge of a scientific dictionary with the true artistic emotion of the original oper.

“This record was produced in the context of the museum work of Guillaume Veillet (a collector and former editor of Trad Magazine), so as to make available to the public a broad panorama of French traditional music. It is one of a collection of 10 CDs, divided geographically by region, that aim to document popular contributions to the history and contem porary nature of our cultural and artistic heritage.” Benjamin Goldenstein

“Andre Bernard, an expert, collector and scholar specializing in the Music-Hall and song, presents 36 titles which reunite poetry and song. “Le soleil a rendez-vous avec la lune” includes a 28-page booklet (with 23 photos) in both French and English. » Patrick Fremeaux & Benjamin Goldenstein

“Whimsical, creative and highly gifted - actor, painter, writer - Mouloudji is today remembered as one of the most authentic figures in post-war French song. The unique colour of his voice and his incomparable expressiveness enhanced his performances of pieces by the greatest songwriters, Jacques Prevert, Boris Vian and Leo Ferre among them. He devoted himself tirelessly to the songs of others, but was also a talented and inspired songwriter himself, as this anthology compiled by Dany Lallemand confirms.” Claude COLOMBINI FReMEAUX Cd 1: 1. La complainte des infideles 3’11; 2. Barbara 3’24; 3. Les petits paves 3’21; 4. Le mal de Paris 3’20; 5. Si tu t’imagines 3’12; 6. Comme un p’tit coquelicot 3’45; 7. Mon quartier 3’00; 8. Saint-Paul-de-Vence 2’22; 9. Ballade en si bemol 2’58; 10. Elle s’appelait Marie 3’39; 11. On m’a donne une Ame 3’19; 12. Un jour tu verras 3’30; 13. Elle tourne… la terre 3’23; 14. Le deserteur 3’06; 15. Province blues 2’47; 16. La chanson de Tessa 2’29; 17. La complainte du mal d’amour 2’43; 18. Mea culpa 2’59. Cd 2: 1. La complainte de la butte 2’42; 2. J’suis snob 3’10; 3. Valse jaune 3’44; 4. Cinematographe 3’03; 5. Mon pot’ le gitan 3’02; 6. Si tu m’aimais 3’22; 7. Pauvre Georges Andre 2’14; 8. Moi j’aime les femmes fatales 3’10; 9. Je suis amoureux 2’33; 10. Les enfants de l’automne 2’31; 11. Les jours perdus 3’14; 12. Va vivre ta vie 2’50; 13. Le long des rues de Paris 3’44; 14. Fleurs fanees 3’23; 15. Julie 3’18; 16. La complainte de Paris 2’38; 17. Le piano de la plage 2’57; 18. Rue de Lappe 2’48.

(2-CD set) For the first time, Fremeaux & Associes, presents a panorama of contemporary choro - a Brazilian form of artistic expression which imparts a way of being, a psychological inclination and the refusal to submit to passing time, in order to concentrate on harmonic finesse. Includes a 32 page booklet with both French and English notes.

This CD tells the imaginary diary of a young dog. A little bit to sensitive, loving sometimes too much, this sympathetic animal acts as a personification of our fears, our shyness, etc. Through his way of discovering world and life, the youngest children (from 4 years old) will learn a lot about education and about what is growing and building an identity. In French.

This CD features 5 musical tales composed by Isabelle Aboulker. They are performed by one of Paris best children's choir: Les Polysons - and read by famous actress Marillon Cotillard. Five tales to initiate the child to music and poetry. In French - recomanded for 4-8 years old children

This is a conducted and commented tour of a natural space to allow the younger generation to discover the beauty of nature in it's sound dimension. This CD presents life in the forest - a buck, roe deer, stags, lumberjacks, insects and birds. It's like being in the forest. The narration text between the animal sounds is in French.

Fapy Lafertin is a leading light in jazz, a legendary figure and guardian of the flame. He is also a great guitarist. Here he fronts his New Quartet represents the cream of the young guard of "string jazz" in Belgium, with Alexandre Tripodi and Renaud Dardenne (the "Violons de Bruxelles") and C�dric Raymond, known for his work with Tcha Limberger, Toots Thielemans etc. The album ranges between gypsy jazz - one of the most attractive, animated expressions of swing in continental Europe - and the choro and fado genres of Brazil and Portugal, whose Atlantic melodies are full of romanticism and sensitivity. The guitarist and his companions, all of them tuneful stylists, here invite us to fly through the air on a voyage that defies gravity.

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Here are five soundscapes from the forests of Guatemala - it's an invitation to discover the exceptional world of natural music that surrounds us. At dawn among the Mayan ruins, open your ears and listen: nature is speaking!

Gibbons, Helmeted Hornbills, Cicada, Indian Cuckoos and Asian Fairy Blue Birds recorded by Pierre Huguet in a pirogue slipping trough the heart of the oldest forest in the world (it has existed for 120 thousand years without climatic upheaval). The CD presents also a guide to identify the species that are typical of Malaysia. Replaces PIT11042.

Costa Rica, a small country in Central America, is a paradise for the naturalist. Its rich mixture of different climates and habitats is marvellously well protected by an extensive network of national parks and reserves. No less than 850 species of birds occur, as well as 210 species of mammals and 350 reptiles and amphibians (nearly ten times as many as in Europe). The material of this CD was recorded during the rainy season by Eloisa Matheu, assisted by Francesc Llimona and local experts. Jean C. Roche has had the task of mixing the recordings, to recreate atmospheres unique to each habitat. Patrick FReMEAUX

Gerard Majax is one of France most famous conjurers. But he also writes books for children, including the tale featured in this CD. One of his concerns is to maintain the magic of illusion but to denounce charlatans and those who abuse the magic world of illusion. Gerard Majax wrote this story around songs for children. He, himself is the narrator and the songs are interpreted by 6 musicians. In French. Recommended for children as from the age of 3 / 4.