ROOTS ROCKING ZIMBABWE - THE MODERN SOUND OF / VAR

ROOTS ROCKING ZIMBABWE - THE MODERN SOUND OF / VAR

BU BU SAD

VISTO LO VISTO

PRECIOUSLY few Irish bands can compare in both virtuosity and versatility with Solas, a quintet of truly dazzling individual talents. Multiple All-lreland champion Seamus Egan plays no fewer than eight instruments, John Williams is a gifted button accordionist and the only American ever to win the coveted All-lreland sen- ior concertina title, Winifred Horan weaves deft classical touches with an earthy passion in her fiddling, Karan Casey possesses a crystalline voice that can soar like no other, and John Doyle provides faultless guitar rhythms throughout. But the sum of Solas is far greater than their impressive parts, combining to produce a marvelously spirited and textured sound rich in imagination, innovation, and tradition. They are the most exciting Irish band to emerge in many years - as this stunning debut album attests. - Earle Hitchner, Irish Echo April 1996

LE COSE DA DIFENDERE

TANTS CAPS TANTS JOGUETS

HAK DELLALI

DIRECTO EN EL CIRCULO FLAMENCO DE MADRID

CON TODOS MIS RESPETOS 2

Bringing new life to the electrifying sounds of Peru's golden era of cumbia, 'CHICHA POR FAVOR' features 12 rare tracks. From the historic El Volcan label, known for it's groundbreaking cumbia in the highlands of Cusco, Peru. This curated collection, spanning the 1970s and 80s, delivers listeners an immersive sonic journey into the heart of Peru's tropical music heritage. For vinyl collectors, cumbia enthusiasts, and aficionados of Latin American musical history, this album is a rare treasure, packaged with an exclusive insert detailing the cultural origins of each track and offering in-depth insights into the socio-musical evolution of Peruvian cumbia. This release is the inaugural volume of 'CHICHA POR FAVOR', a project aimed at preserving and celebrating the defining sounds of Peruvian tropical music.

OUSMANE KOUYATE

MUTU BETON

RADIO ITALIA SUMMER HITS 2025 / VARIOUS

GENTE ESTRIDENTE

NEW SOUND OF THE VENEZUELAN GOZADERA

CUT OUT THE DAY

Emerging in the early 1980s, Zig-Zag Band established themselves as one of Zimbabwe's most distinctive musical voices. Hailing from the small town of Kwekwe, Zig-Zag Band appeared out of nowhere and revolutionised the 80s music scene with a new sound. They crafted a bold and original style defined as Chigiyo - a vibrant fusion of reggae, traditional rhythms, brass arrangements and mbira-inspired guitar. With intricate guitar lines, infectious dance rhythms, and raw, soulful Shona vocals, they pushed beyond genre boundaries. While many contemporaries opted for commercially safer routes, Zig-Zag remained fiercely independent, committed to authenticity and innovation. Despite the loss of nearly all original members over the years, Gilbert Zvamaida-now based in the U.S. and performing with Thomas Mapfumo's Blacks Unlimited-continues to carry the torch. As the last surviving founding member, he remains a guardian of Chigiyo, keeping it's legacy alive for future audiences. Housed in a limited edition 3-color screen printed cover, which also includes a download voucher - this compilation brings Zig-Zag Band's groundbreaking music back into the spotlight- celebrating their unique contribution to Zimbabwean culture and reintroducing a vibrant, underappreciated catalogue to a new generation of listeners.

HUGRHEIM

HUGRHEIM

HEIMFERD

HEIMFERD

TOTEM

FORNSPEKI

Double clear vinyl LP pressing housed in gatefold jacket with gold foil jacket.