Coming Soon
Here are some titles that are sceduled for release in the near future, including new titles, reissues and classics I just managed to find

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VA - Desert Blues 3 - $coming soon
(cdRoots# hm-desert3)
Third volume of this wonderful series from Network Medien, 2 CDs and excellent book of notes and pictures. Featured artists include Khaled, Malouma, Dhafer Youssef, Gigi, Amadou and Mariam, Ali Farka Touré, Rokia Traoré, the Kronos Quartet and Tinariwen. All of this is complemented by new discoveries and first releases, plus a handsome long-box booklet full of photographs and intelligent text.

Elisa Vellia - Ahnaria - $coming soon
(cdRoots# hm-cdm2741580)
Greek singer-songwriter Elisa Vellia Vellia left Athens for London at the age of 21, where she discovered the singular beauty of the Celtic harp. She devoted herself to mastering this instrument, working with some of the major figures in the world of the Irish and Scottish harp. This musical passion eventually led her to Brittany, where she found the ideal place for her own music: that of a cultural identity without borders. Her unique voice and playing evoke the entire range of cultures clustered around the fascinating and mysterious sea that is the Mediterranean. The booklet includes complete song texts and English translations.

Beata Soderberg and JusTango - Bailata - $coming soon
(cdRoots# hm-wv498022)
As a student in NY, Swedish-born cellist Beata Söderberg discovered the world of Argentinean tango. Walking into a New York milonga one day, she was taken by the intensity, energy and passion of the dance and began to compose original tangos. Her writing gives a fresh twist to the sound of the classic quintet (violin, piano, bandonéon, bass and drums) by making the cello its lead voice. Her ensemble, JusTango, consists of Cristian Zárate (piano and director), Horacio Romo (bandonéon), Roberto Tormo (double bass), José Luis Colzani (percussion), with guest César Angeleri (guitar).

Rene Mailhes Trio - Chtildo - $coming soon
(cdRoots# hm-i3001985)
René Mailhes first came to public notice in the 1950s. Breaking free of the long shadow of Django Reinhardt, he forged his own style, inspired by the work of American players like Barney Kessel, Jim Hall and Kenny Burell, and the bebop innovators Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonious Monk. With sensitivity and lyricism, Mailhes gives musical expression to the diversity and depth of his emotions. On this intimate album, the melodic beauty of his solos, with their subtle harmonic development, poignant inflections and, above all, their sensitivity and emotion, form a passionate declaration of his love for music. His line-up includes Patrice Galas (piano) and Dominique Lemerle (bass), with guest vocalist Gilda Solve.

Mounira Mitchala - Talou Lena - $coming soon
(cdRoots# hm-mar46826)
Singer and songwriter Mounira Mitchala could be one of Africa's rising stars. The themes that inspire her songs concern such weighty matters as forced marriages, the expansion of the desert, peace and reconciliation between Chadians, discrimination against AIDS sufferers and war in general. Drawing on traditional rhythms and music of Chad, to which she has added modern instruments and arrangements, Mitchala is creating her own unique style.

Bantu, Docta, Sister Fa andmore - Many Lessons - $coming soon
(cdRoots# hm-pir2112)
In Western Africa, it seems hip-hop and Islam might not be so at odds with one another as one might suspect. In the last few years, as the rap movement swept through Africa, young rappers learned how to make Islam an integral part of their music, particularly in countries like Mali or Senegal that are heavily influenced by Muslim beliefs. Some artists combine devoutness with social criticism. Others criticize using religion to achieve political aims. The lessons are many and varied. 'Where in this world do Islam, American pop culture, youth culture and emancipation cross with the heritage of a culture conscious of its traditions? And what comes out of that? The answer is as simple as it is unlikely and is unfolding in these 14 stirring lessons,' says Tobias Maier Of Radio Multikulti of this 2008 release.

Anna Palina and Draupner - Sagnadans - $coming soon
(cdRoots# cda-sagn)
Icelandic vocalist Anna Palina Arnadottir and the Swedish folk group Draupner come together to present the traditional ballads of Iceland, accompanied by percussionist and arranger Petur Gretarsson. All acoustic, but powerful renditions of these unique and little heard folk songs, which the Icelandic call 'story dances' or sagndans.

Alban Faust - Naken - $coming soon-17.99
(cdRoots# cda-vild2)
Swedish folks music for nyckelharpa, aolo performances of traditional and original songs by this master musician and instrument maker orignally from germany, now living in Dalsland, Sweden Listen

Oscar Hamry - Fairbault, Minnesota 1939 - $coming soon
(cdRoots# talik-043)
Oscar Hamry (Ola O. Reishagen) was the son of Ola Gudmundson Hamre from the tenant farm Hamro, belonging to Midtre Hande in Vestre Slidre. He was born in 1884, and spent his childhood years with his parents at Hamro. He had two brothers, also named Ola. Around 1900, one of the brothers bought the farm Reishagen. After a while Ola moved in there and adopted the farm's name. His other brother emigrated to the USA while still quite young and settled in Minnesota. In 1912 Ola married Ambjørg Sårrbu from Vang. They immediately emigrated to America, and later had a daughter.

Sally Nyolo - Mémoire du Monde - $coming soon-temp out of stock14.99
(cdRoots# sky-038)
An electro-acoustic album that uses the 6/8 of Bikusti rhythm of Cameroun along with more modern inspiration. Recorded in Cameroon with local musicians, and then in Paris with her own band, the music swings from one language to another (Eton and French), inventing a new way of singing the songs. There is pure Bikutsi in this album, but also blues and reggae. The album is entirely written, produced and realized by Nyolo, with assitance on a few tracks from Michel Aimé, Marc Etienne and Sylvain Marc. Former Zap Mama sister Sylvie Nawasadio, and Bokué Pygmy singers from Cameroun also participate.

Trans-Global Underground - Moonshout - $coming soon-temp out of stock-14.99
(cdRoots# sky-039)
The 2007 release by this uncategorizable British globalpop band pushes yet more buttons and borders.

Vito Ranucci and Napoli Est - Il giardino delle delizie - $more coming soon
(cdRoots# cni-ranu07)
Neopolitan arranger, composer and saxophone player Ranucci is joined by the large ensemble Napoli Est for his 2007 work.

Bunky and Jake - L.A.M.F. - $coming soon - temp out of stock
(cdRoots# pbj-1)
The legendary underground pop recording from 1969, by an artist I was always fascinated with and had the good fortune to meet in my early days in the New Haven-to-New York music scene in the 70s, L.A.M.F.. It's sweet, it's funky, it's bunky and cool. A personal favorite for those who remember the time as clever, innovative, funny and sweet, like I do. The sessions were recorded with some of the greats in the NY studio scene, including Felix Pappalardi, Buzzy Linhart, Ray Barretto, Ernie Hayes and Chuck Rainey. But of course, it was all about Jake's great songs and Bunky wonderful voice, and it still is.