Mediterranean Odyssey
Loreena McKennitt was once compared to the Celtic vocalist Enya but in the early 90’s McKennitt began to incorporate other world influences, ethnic music from the Mediterranean, the Middle East and the Far East, into her arrangements. Paired to her original melodies are lyrics inspired by McKennitt’s favorite British poets - Yeats, Blake and Tennyson - and virtuoso performances on authentic instruments including the bouzouki, lyra, hurdy-gurdy and the harp. This 2-disc set includes 11 studio recordings on Disc 1 entitled “The Olive and the Cedar” and on Disc 2 concert highlights from her 2009 “From Istanbul to Athens” tour.
Never Been Gone
Singer and songwriter Carly Simon goes acoustic with two new songs that have never been recorded and a reworking of ten of her most memorable singles including “Coming Around Again,” “Anticipation,” “Boys In the Trees,” “Songbird,” and the enigmatic “You’re So Vain”. (Mick, Warren, Cat or Kris? Carly still isn't telling.) Recorded at her home on Martha’s Vineyard with son Benjamin Taylor as producer, the compilation album represents the best of Carly from the start of her career in the early 1970s to present day.
Piano Trios – Rachmaninoff
The New York Times calls Lang Lang the “hottest artist on the classical music planet.” The 27-year-old, concert pianist has performed in every major city in the world and his passion for classical is the driving force behind the Lang Lang International Music Foundation for Children. Lang Lang also holds the honor as the first Ambassador of the You Tube Symphony Orchestra, not surprising for the young man who credits his love of classical piano to a Tom and Jerry cartoon! Enjoy this first ever chamber music recording of past masters Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff, with guests Vadim Repin on violin and Mischa Maisky on cello.
Putumayo Presents Espana
The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County bought the first recordings produced by Putumayo World Music when it was founded in 1993. The new company’s mission was to promote world music “guaranteed to make you feel good!” The library’s catalog now includes over 80 Putumayo compilations including this first recording highlighting exclusively the music of the Iberian Peninsula. Enjoy the sounds of flamenco, Barcelona’s mestizo (a fusion of jazz, reggae, rumba, and rock), with Basque, Portuguese and African influences in a mix of traditional and contemporary songs from the many diverse regions that make up sunny Spain.
Tina Live!
Fabulous Tina Turner, singer, actress, concert performance diva extraordinaire, has more energy than those half her age. She was born on November 26, 1939 – you do the math! And after doing the math, watch her 50th Anniversary Tour on the 2-disc DVD/CD as the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll demonstrates her talents as one of the top recording artists of all time. Highlights from her 2008 live tour include favorites “Private Dancer,” “Proud Mary,” “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” and “Addicted To Love,” a total of 15 songs on the CD and 26 performances on the concert DVD.
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