(2-CD set) Berthe Sylva's success has always been such that every generation is stirred by sentimental and melodramatic song.

This 2 CD set offers the listener to discover a previously unreleased conference by Michel Onfray. Marquis de Sade is wrongly held (from a late 19th Century trend) for a revolutionary aristocrat, libertine philosopher. Michel Onfray helps us to reconsider this point of view, through a philosophical deconstruction of this myth, which allows us to have a true knowledge of Sade. In French.

We are all familiar with the skylark, the "lark ascending". But few are aware that it is just one among many species in the lark family. To look at, they are all rather similar: small and clad in a mixture of earthy browns. But when you hear their songs, how completely different they are. On this CD you will hear the songs of the nine European species.

"This boxed edition, accompanied by a 60-page booklet of liner notes, directed by Jean C. Roche, reveals Corsica’s biodiversity for the very first time. The first CD covers the 99 most common bird species and the second illustrates the unparalleled atmosphere and sounds of the countryside which form part of the island’s identity". Allain BOUGRAIN DUBOURG. 2-CD set including a 60 page booklet with both French and English notes.

Pierre Louki will remain a singular character, both as poet and singer, in the French Chanson genre, showing humour, love and lightness in things serious, and also deep fantasy. The present boxed-set, previously distributed by Universal (Rym Music) – allows us to rediscover the brilliance incarnated by his work, with an entire concert recorded in December 1999 at the Espace Kiron. Benjamin GOLDENSTEIN & Patrick FReMEAUX

The extraordinary South American adventure of Ray Ventura and his Collegians and their discovery of exotic rhythms which were to influence their repertory, with shades of world music. Includes a 16 page booklet with both French and English notes.

(2-CD set) Chicago saw the first golden age of jazz from 1920-1930. Gangsters, the Prohibition and strange music that had arrived from down south. An explosive cocktail in the most roaring decade of the XXth century.

(2-CD set) “Calloway was a magnificent singer... He was a true jazz musician and as such surrounded himself with a real jazz orchestra, something no other band-leading vocalist cared (or managed) to do”. Gunther SCHULLER. Includes a 48 page booklet with both French and English notes.

World music compilation. All tracks recorded by Deben Bhattacharya who died a few years ago. Born in India, Deben became a journalist and producer for the BBC. In the late 1950's he recorded live some unique examples and testimonies of traditional music, released in this record. Includes a 12 page booklet with both French and English notes.

In 1998, Francois Corneloup made his mark to the french jazz scene with the release of "Jardins ouvriers". He has forged his own distinctive sound with a clean vigorous attack making liberal use of the slapping technique. Francois Corneloup and Fremeaux & Associes have teamed up again and are delighted to bring you "Pidgin", an exciting and vivacious manifesto for the contemporary jazz scene.

This 2-CD set, overflowing with optimism and sunshine, offers Alibert’s greatest hits as well as his more obscure songs which are veritable finds, each one being joyful and rousing. Andre BERNARD. Includes a 48 page booklet with both French and English notes.

With this volume # 14, Michel Onfray start to present one of the greatest philosophers of 19th century: Nietzsche… A 13 CDs box set by Michel Onfray. In French. A Counter History of Philosophy by famous French philosopher Michel Onfray - with 600 000 rec

“Monk paced up and down in a night where silhouettes deprived of speech huddled up to each other, terrified by the idea that the sun might not return...” Alain Gerber Fremeaux & Associes’ « Quintessence » products have undergone an analogical and digital restoration process which is recognized throughout the world. Each 2 CD set edition includes liner notes in English as well as a guarantee. This 2 CD set present a selection of the best recordings by Thelonius Monk between 1947 and 1959.

"Popular song is as significant and as important as the most beautiful pieces of work. Through songs which are and have been sung by the masses, we may discover the feelings and emotions of a nation, both in times of trouble and happiness" Maurice CHEVALIER, 1947. This second 2-CD set anthology features Maurice Chevalier's recordings from 1930 to 1949. Includes a 32 page booklet with both French and English notes.

Featuring: David Herzhaft - Thierry Reocreux - Philippe Jeoffroy - Vincent Cordel - Philippe Gaillot - Renaud Van Welden Apres Jean-Jacques Milteau, David Herzhaft s'affirme comme le nouvel harmoniciste francais.