APRIL 2008 RELEASES
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Milk And Honey Land Folk / FMCD006 Independent - $A25.00 
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Milk and Honey Land is the stellar fourth album from The Fagans, one of Australia`s pre-eminent folk family bands. Revival pioneers Bob & Margaret Fagan reunite with their children, roots songwriter Kate Fagan and leading UK duo Nancy Kerr & James Fagan. The album is superbly played and recorded. It features crisp arrangements, driving harmonies and a smart choice of repertoire, including a rework of the Woody Guthrie classic `Pastures of Plenty` and originals by Kate Fagan and Nancy Kerr. |
The Great Wallis & Matilda Collection Vol. 2 Folk / TPCWMB2 Independent - $A30.00
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This is the 2nd Edition which comprises of their 4th conceptual tribute album (released in 2003) Song of the Federation and the all new tributes Over the Range and Song of the Pen. This new collection transforms some of Paterson` most recent verse including Children`s poems, poems written during Federation, the various World Wars, including the odd political and philosophical satire. Features The Australian Children`s Choir and a surprise inclusion is the re-recording of their platinum award winning versions of Clancy of the Overflow and The Man from Snowy River two of their most popular tracks. |
Coming Home - Live! Folk / CDTRAX336 Greentrax - $A28.30
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Known worldwide for their strong vocals and humorous chat on stage, `The Macs` are in their 44th year on the road and are already fully booked for 2010!. This live album concentrates mainly on the music and captures the band in full flight, in differing acoustic conditions but with continuity of performance. Tracks on this Live CD include Coming Home, The Moor Road, Five O’ Clock and more. |
Legend Of The Scots Fiddle Folk / CDTRAX335 Greentrax - $A28.30
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Hector MacAndrew was possibly the greatest exponent of the Scots fiddle tradition of his generation and although he died in 1980 he is still the benchmark by which all Scots fiddlers should be measured. These recordings, made some 60 years ago in Hector`s home, were never meant for public release, and have been lying dormant for over 30 years. These tapes were passed on by Hector`s son who with Paul Anderson enlisted the help of Greentrax to finally make these recordings available. |
The Company You Keep Folk / COM4482 Compass - $A30.10
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This is renowned banjoist and Compass Records co-founder Alison Brown`s latest studio album. The album features the musicians she has spent most of the past 15 years performing with: John R. Burr (piano), Garry West (bass), David Grisman Quintet alum Joe Craven (fiddle/mandolin/percussion) and Larry Atamanuik (drums) alongside guests John Doyle (guitar), Stuart Duncan (fiddle) and Kenny Malone (drums) on a set of engaging, upbeat and melodic tunes, many of which were co-written by Brown and Burr, in some cases right before the recording sessions. |
Double Play Folk / COM4502 Compass - $A30.10
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Double Play picks up where 2005`s In Play, Liz Carroll and John Doyle`s first critically acclaimed album left off. Demonstrating continued maturity and invention with a selection of new compositions by both Carroll and Doyle, Double Play also features Doyle`s take on a Dick Gaughan song, A Pound a Week Rise. The original tunes on the CD range from tributes to Irish musical greats such as The Irish Tradition and Tommy Makem, to more personal tunes, named for influential family members. Many of the sets include tunes by each of the musicians, who have seamlessly brought them together in the way that only like-minded artists at the top of their game can. |
The Rough Guide To Afrobeat Revival World / RGNET1218 Rough Guide - $A28.30
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Afrobeat is the funky African dance groove crafted by Nigeria`s Fela Kuti. New generations world wide celebrate his enduring legacy to proclaim: Music is the weapon of the future. This compilation features the superstars of the genre including Tony Allen and Seun Kuti. This special edition also features bonus album by Kokolo. Founded by Venezelan-American Ray Lugo and British trombonist Chris Morrow, the group embraces influences from Latin and Brazilian to funk, reggae and hip-hop. |
The Rough Guide To Tango 2nd Edition World / RGNET1219 Rough Guide - $A28.30
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Born in the shady bordellos and swinging clubs of Buenos Aires, Tango has become one of the world’s best loved dance styles. This album is a perfect introduction for arm-chair and dance-floor fans alike. Rough Guide kicks off their 15th Anniversary year with the launch of an innovative new range of 2 CD digi-paks. The Rough Guide to Tango is accompanied by a second free bonus CD by the tango electronico star Carlos Libedinsky. |
Slice Of Life Folk / TND520 True North - $A30.10
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Recorded last spring over a series of dates, this is Bruce’s Cockburn`s first live solo recording. It`s a double CD that showcases a cross-section of Cockburn`s finest songs and some of his most dazzling guitar work. Produced by long-time associate Colin Linden, it also includes one new song, three tracks recorded at sound checks on the tour and some between-song banter that shows Cockburn to be both a quick wit and engaging storyteller. |
Water In The Ground Folk / TND528 True North - $A30.10
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Matching pure and ethereal vocals with poetic lyrics and her uncompromising song-writing craft, there is no doubt as to why Catherine MacLellan has become one of the most celebrated new singer-songwriters in Canada, and around the world, by her contemporaries and media alike. Water in the Ground is Catherine’s new album - a brilliant new collection of songs that is a testament to her reputation as a prolific and gifted songwriter. This release features a bonus CD of Catherine`s debut Dark Dream Midnight, previously unavailable except by mail order. |
Those Classic Country Songs Folk / TND518 True North - $A30.10
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A collection of new, original songs by Canadian singer Anita Perras. This album will connect with any traditional country fan, featuring renditions of George Jones` Walk Through This World With Me and It`s Only Make Believe by Conway Twitty. |
Wakeli Folk / 643157400929 Independent - $A25.00
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Miriam`s adventurous spirit is infused into the lyrics, melodies and passion of her music. With a background in Latin, African and Contemporary Folk she accompanies her powerful vocals with Kora (African harp), Acoustic Guitar, and Balaphone (wooden xylophone).She is a poetic, intelligent lyricist and a diverse performer who writes and sings in five different languages. Many of Miriam`s songs take their inspiration from long periods of time living in West Africa, India and Latin America. She performs songs that tell tales of the people, places and stories she has lived. |
Songs From The Floodplain Folk / NAVIGATOR21 Navigator Records - $A33.00
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This is the English folk star`s second solo album, the first being the well-received, self-released Painted Lady. His most recent albums include the highly acclaimed Burlesque` and Matachin with dynamic, fast-rising big band Bellowhead – and Vagabond with the equally feted duo, Spiers & Boden. He has also recorded and performed with Eliza Carthy on both her Mercury Prize nominated albums. Comes in a Ltd edition digi-book with 34 page booklet. |
Under One Sky Folk / NAVIGATOR3 Navigator Records - $A33.00
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A deluxe special edition super jewel case package featuring a double sided A4 artwork poster designed by Graham Coxon and liner notes by John Tams. This album is an hour-long vocal and instrumental suite by the Scottish multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer John McCusker, performed by a dozen of Britain`s finest musicians including Blur co-founder Graham Coxon, Idlewild vocalist Roddy Woomble and acclaimed Gaelic songstress Julie Fowlis. Revered balladeer John Tams and rising star Jim Causley also feature. |
The Man Is Alive Folk / USP002 Union Station Productions - $A33.00
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This 2 DVD + CD pack from Irish singer-songwriter Luka Bloom is comprised of 2 concert performances – one titled `An Afternoon in Kildare` and the other `An Evening in Dublin`, a documentary featuring a personal insight into Luka: the artist, the writer and performer and a Live CD download which features a collection of new and old songs capturing his breathtaking live performances. |
