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Blues & Gospel Selections
John Hammond
John Hammond
Push Comes To Shove
Blues & Gospel - Premium level: $40
 
Produced by G. Love, John Hammond delivers another stunning collection of songs including "Come On In This House" and a brilliant interpretation of the Tom Waits anthem "Cold Water" - an exceptional release from Mr. Hammond.
Soweto Gospel Choir
Soweto Gospel Choir
Blessed
Blues & Gospel - Premium level: $40
 
Whether delivering an irresistibly joyous version of a pop-folk standard such as "I Bid You Goodnight" or a moving rendition of a traditional South African hymn, Soweto Gospel Choir demonstrates on this recording why they're the most exciting vocal group to emerge from South Africa since Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
Country & Folk Selections
Various Artists
Various Artists
Making Singles, Drinking Doubles
Country & Folk - Premium level: $40
 
Bloodshot Records celebrates their 100th release with 18 rare and unreleased tracks from Ryan Adams, Kelly Hogan, Neko Case, The Waco Brothers, and more.
Various Artists
Various Artists
Putumayo presents Americana
Country & Folk - Premium level: $40
 
Twelve track sampler containing some of the great voices of americana music today. Listen to tracks from Tim O'Brien, Robert Earl Keen, The Little Willies, Ruthie Foster, Old Crow Medicine Show, and more.
Funk & Soul Selections
Ike & Tina Turner
Ike & Tina Turner
The Ike & Tina Turner Story
Funk & Soul - Premium level: $40
 
Most fans of Ike & Tina Turner know there are many Ike & Tina Turner compilations out there. Most of them interesting, but none that are complete. The Ike & Tina Turner Story is the most complete collection of the R&B duo's tumultuous career. [3 CD Box Set & Book]
Various Artists
Various Artists
What It Is! Funky Soul And Rare Grooves (1967-1977)
Funk & Soul - Premium level: $200
 
A 4-CD, 91-track compendium that would take incalculable hours to assemble from dusty bins at disappearing record shops, What It Is! is culled mainly from the treasure-filled vaults of Atlantic, Atco, and Warner Bros.
Jazz & Spoken Word Selections
Bill Frisell
Bill Frisell
History, Mystery
Jazz & Spoken Word - Premium level: $60
 
The master of unlocking the boundaries of Jazz as they apply to the guitar, and for that matter, as they apply to Jazz... Bill shines on this recording of 30 tracks sewn together from multiple sources. Absolutely gorgeous. [2 CDs]
Ornette Coleman
Ornette Coleman
Free Jazz
Jazz & Spoken Word - Premium level: $40
 
The historic collective improvisation by the Ornette Coleman Double Quartet. Contains the bonus rare recording "First Take."
Latin & World Selections
Antibalas
Antibalas
Live in Amsterdam
Latin & World - Premium level: $40
 
Brooklyn's kings of Afrobeat donated a rare concert recording to KGNU to thank you for helping keep community radio strong! This incredibly rare 2 CD set captures the band in a high energy performance, playing their amazing originals... there are a few surprises too, like a version of Bob Marley's "Rat Race"!
Various Artists
Various Artists
Gypsy Groove
Latin & World - Premium level: $40
 
Balkan beats and gypsy jams from the dancefloors of Eastern Europe. Includes tracks from Shantel, Balkan Beat Box, !DelaDap, and more.
Various Artists
Various Artists
Putumayo presents Women of the World Acoustic
Latin & World - Premium level: $40
 
Released partly to celebrate International Women's Day, a holiday recognized by the United Nations, these eleven unplugged tunes from as many female singers make wonderfully varied and pleasurable listening.
Misc Selections
MC Yogi
MC Yogi
Elephant Power
Misc - Premium level: $40
 
Step into a world where mythological gods & goddess join with turntables & tablas. Pouring the ancient wisdom of yoga into infectious hip hop beats & breaks, MC Yogi channels a message of peace & spiritual transformation to a new generation. Experience "Yoga Hip Hop".
Reggae Selections
Bob Marley & the Wailers
Bob Marley & the Wailers
Another Dance - Rarities from Studio One
Reggae - Premium level: $40
 
This album consists of rare Wailers titles, alternate takes, and original single mixes, all recorded between 1964 and 1966. These are indeed rare; not one has been previously used in Heartbeat's extensive series of albums documenting the Wailers' formative years at Studio One.
Peter Tosh
Peter Tosh
The Ultimate Peter Tosh Experience
Reggae - Premium level: $120
 
Experience the reggae superstar Peter Tosh from all angles with this amazing live collection, featuring rare footage from the "No Nukes" concert, the "One Love Peace Concert," "The 1983 Roxy Show," and many more. In addition to Tosh's classic performances, this set includes STEPPING RAZOR: RED X, a feature-length documentary that examines the artist's music, spirituality, and the tragic events surrounding his untimely death. This 2 DVD, CD and booklet set explores the life of international superstar Peter Tosh, one of the greatest reggae artists ever, founding member along with Bob Marley of The Wailers, and creator of such anthems as "Legalize It," "Get Up Stand Up" and "Equal Rights."
The Heptones
The Heptones
Sweet Talking
Reggae - Premium level: $40
 
Sweet Talking contains eighteen of the Heptones' most legendary songs and many are presented on CD for the first time. Included are rare stereo mixes as well as hard to find extended versions that make this release a virtual treasure trove of top Studio One hits.
Rock Selections
Animal Collective
Animal Collective
Merriweather Post Pavilion
Rock - Premium level: $40
 
Their ninth full-length. The whoops and hollers that previously held together the sublime, chaotic urgency of their earlier work now signal the calm sense of euphoria and wonder that ripples through this wide eyed record.
Juana Molina
Juana Molina
Un Dia
Rock - Premium level: $40
 
The fifth release from Argentinean artist Molina is a brave departure from her previous work. It's every bit as personal and intimate, but pronounced with rhythms and with bold low end added to the mix. A hypnotic record, restless, alive with melodies that surface imperceptibly before burrowing into your brain. The tracks are informed by an ever-shifting and polymorphous sense of groove.
Man Man
Man Man
Rabbit Habbits
Rock - Premium level: $40
 
Philadelphia's Man Man have found the perfect berth for their gypsy-swamp-rock-carny-soul-Viking-vaudeville-punk collective. This record matches the fierce energy of their non-stop live shows, which utilize a variety of more traditional instruments (accordion, Moog, xylophone) along with such noisemakers as soup pots, shoes, squeaky toys, and a fire extinguisher.
The Black Keys
The Black Keys
Attack & Release
Rock - Premium level: $40
 
Danger Mouse teamed up with The Black Keys to produce their most astounding recording to date. The blues-steeped rock of the band remains as the base paste, but new layers of unusual instrumentation and production take the release to new heights. In a word, awesome.
DVD Selections
Cream
Cream
Royal Albert Hall
DVD - Premium level: $60
 
The landmark reunion show from London on May 2,3,5, and 6 2005 featuring Ginger Baker, Jack Bruce, and Eric Clapton performing classic Cream material including "Spoonful", "White Room", "Sunshine of Your Love", and more.
Various Artists
Various Artists
The Best of Hootenanny
DVD - Premium level: $60
 
This 3 DVD set chronicles the acclaimed show of the 1960's. The DVDs feature 91 classic performances from the original ABC series including Folk, Country, Blues, Jazz, Comedy and more from artists such as Johnny Cash, The Carter Family, Jimmie Rogers, Herbie Mann, Doc Watson, Lester Flatt & Ear Scruggs, and many more.