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Baby Cino: Baby Cino |  |
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Baby Cino, a hot milk cappuccino, that lets kids be cool in the hip cafe scene...also the name of a musical project created by Sally Charles and Patou Powell to inject some new rhythm into the lives of children and their parents. Inspired by their own children, this Jamaican/Australian collaboration is a fun filled show...with innovative songs that are melodic, interactive and groovy!!! A combination of traditional and original nursery rhymes flavoured with gentle Caribbean rhythms take children on a journey of adventures, imagined and created, with Baby Cino leading the way. |
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Rochelle Wright & Rob Shannon: The Jambu Tree | |
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If you like bats, bees, birds and bikes, big animals, blueberry muffins and babycino's then you'll love the Jambu tree! This vibrant acoustic children's album is produced by musicians Rochelle Wright and Rob Shannon. Both are performers, teachers and parents of young children, and their passion for inspiring music for children (& their parents) shows through in every song on this 13 track c.d. The Jambu tree is diverse in styles, rich with instrumentation, yet flows seamlessly from beginning to end. It is fun, uplifting and captures the essence of the outdoor Australian lifestyle. |
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Errol H. Renaud: The Message | |
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The Message started in Trinidad and Tobago where Errol Renaud collaborated with number one Soca arranger Leston Paul and had the music for seven songs recorded at Leston Paul's Sunset and J.W.studio in Trinidad. All vocals and four songs were recorded in Sydney, Australia with engineer Guy Saminaden at Soundguy Productions. Errol has his own style of music that instantly identifies as his. This is his fifth recording. |
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Errol H. Renaud: Live | |
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This live recording commemorates a ten year Sunday summer residency at the Narrabeen Sands Hotel. Perhaps one of the longest residencies by a band in Sydney, Australia. The 13 originals and two covers were recorded live as the band played on a sunny Sunday afternoon. The original Sands Hotel, a music venue with a proud history, was demolished a few months after. We dedicate this album to all our fans and supporters. |
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Errol H. Renaud: Panlove | |
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Panlove features the Steelpan also know as the Steel Drum or simply Pan. The Steelpan was born in the Caribbean Islands of Trinidad & Tobago some time in the 1940’s and is the only acoustic instrument invented in the 20th century. The music for the album was recorded "live" at JMF studio in Sydney, Australia and mixed at Soundguy Production. The songs are a mix of original compositions and well known cover songs. All of the melodies on Panlove are played with the Steelpan. |
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Colin Offord: Colin Offord and Great Bowing Company - The Saldo | |
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The Saldo is inspired by the Pacific environment, it's cultures and people. It is a suite of nine pieces reflecting on one of the most beautiful and culturally rich regions on earth. It features Australasian flute, mouthbows and vocals by Colin and Aboriginal songman Matthew Doyle's powerful singing and didgeridu playing, a stunning rhythm section in Jamie Pattugalan, Naomi Vaughan and Calvin Welch. |
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Colin Offord: Colin Offord and William Yang - The North | |
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Colin Offord's score for William Yang's acclaimed theatre monologue. A lush musical painting of the Australian landscape. The music is imbued with a Chinese sensibility and interspersed with short poetic quotations from William's beautiful story of his search for identity and place in this world. |
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Colin Offord: Colin Offord and Great Bowing Company - Noman | |
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Colin Offord is a vocalist, an inventor and player of original instruments, a designer of musical theatre pieces, world musician and sonic sculptor. He has created an artistic language born of the Australian cultural landscape that also synthesizes his Anglo-Celtic and Western post-modern heritage. Offord has developed a unique singing style which he accompanies with his �Great Island Mouthbow,� an original string instrument played with a variety of techniques including a mouthpiece to produce complex layers of harmonics. |
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Colin Offord: Homelands | |
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Homelands is a musical journey told through song and sweeping soundscapes. Predominantly Mouthbow and voice with Ron Reeves playing Gendung (Indonesian Drums) and Calvin Welch playing Xylopt and drum kit plus some brief but superb Taragoto and flute cameos by Paul Jarman and Colin Offord. |
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Sean Mackenzie: Brasil | |
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Multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer Sean Mackenzie is an eccentric wizard on a worldwide journey through music. His explorations into less conventional, indigenous sounds have seen him specialise in piano, thumb piano and the beautiful Brazilian instruments of berimbau and pandeiro. |
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Johnny Huckle & Helen Moran: Wombat Wobble | |
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This is a great Aboriginal children's album featuring didgeridu that delivers strong cross-cultural messages and themes. Unique, fun and entertaining songs for all pre-primary and primary school-aged children. |
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Yaw Glymin: Bak 2 Tim Buk 2 | |
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Yaw has played bass for several years with bands such as “Kalabash”, the premier Afro-Caribbean band of Sydney and “Credo”, an experimental World Fusion band with ex-members of 80’s classical jazz group, “The Posh”. Yaw joined the ‘Riva Band’ in 1993 and performed at the Riva Nite Club at the Sheraton on the Park, Sydney for six years. The Riva Band resided in Singapore in 1994 and 1996 performing at the Caesar’s Nite Club and The Hard Rock Café respectively. Yaw has also played bass for Christine Anu Band at Womadelaide. |
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Jamino: Peace Love Unity | |
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Introducing Joel Adinaden “Jamino” with his first album release PEACE LOVE UNITY. Recorded Arranged and Produced in Sydney. The album consists of a nice blend of Reggae, Sega, Seggae and Latin Sounds sung in English, Creole and French. The songs are very catchy and are very easy to listen to. His melodic voice will take you to higher places! |
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Arabesk: Front Ear | |
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Arabesk play a brand of music that is often described as Gypsy Soul. For those looking to embark on a journey of authentic musical exploration, not contained by any cultural boundary, they are a band guaranteed to put some real "gypsy" in your "soul". |
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Arabesk: Arabesk | |
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Arabesk's first album features inspirations ranging from Eastern Europe, India, The Middle East, Africa and France. But this is home...Australia! And this is the sound of the world on your doorstep! Enjoy! |
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Malik Diop: Senagal Wow Wow | |
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Malik Diop comes from the tropical country of Senegal in West Africa. It's known for its beautiful people and international musicians like Youssou N'Dour. Malik himself comes from a long line of Griots, who are poets, praise singers and wandering musicians. Malik is the King of the Talking Drum - one of the most fascinating instruments in the world. The West African talking drum has a pitch that can be regulated so that it sounds like the drum is talking. He also plays saba, djembe, dum dum and sings and dances in his band Senegal Wow Wow. |
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Yeshe: World Citizen | |
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World Citizen was recorded by Yeshe in 2003 with the legendary Canadian blues artist Harry Manx guiding production. This timeless debut album has charted and won multiple international awards. The album also features world dance musician Ganga Giri. The Mbira, a traditional African percussion instrument mastered by Yeshe in Zimbabwe as a disciple of Garkayi Tirikoti, is the star of the album. Yeshe fuses complex percussive structures with layerings of melody and lyrics. World Citizen features songs ranging from the gentle to the spirited, from traditional African to anywhere in the world. |
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Martinez: Space Belle | |
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The Martinez Electic Band is a truly unique tour de force of musical genius spanning 2 generations rarely seen in the modern music industry of this era: not only do they share a bond of skillful mastery with their instruments - they are also a rock-solid family unit. Riding on the success of the Chilean-born Martinez Trio (Father, Victor Martinez and eldest sons, Andro and Dauno), the Martinez Electric Band was formed to include younger brothers Fenix and Banel, creating a fusion of modern jazz. |
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Carl Orr: Emergence | |
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Emergence is Carl Orr's adventurous combination of jazz, rock and funk with hints of reggae and bossa nova. The ex Billy Cobham axe man is accompanied by an astounding band featuring keyboard genius Sean Wayland and all recorded in luxuriant splendour! |
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Lolo Lovina: Baro Lové | |
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Meaning 'Red Beer' in Rromanes (or Gypsy), Lolo Lovina are an intoxicating brew of Gypsy mayhem! With members from Romania, Hungary and Brazil, Lolo Lovina claim influences from Eastern European Gypsy music, French Chanson & Tango. Fronted by the authentic vocals of Rromani blooded Sarah Bedak-Rockliffe, the bands other not-so-secret weapons are rapid-fire violinist; Jess Randall & fluid-fingered Romanian accordionist; Leonid Beshlei. |
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Nicolette Boaz: Hypnopaedia World Beats | |
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Nicolette Boaz is driven by a passion for traditional music from Aboriginal Australia as well as cultures further afar. Her album, Hypnopaedia interweaves the musical heritage brought to Australia by some of the many nations who have become part of the local fabric: Indonesia, India, Russia, Tonga, Tibet, Greece, Lebanon, Africa and Argentina. A celebrated composer for over 2 decades, Nicolette Boaz infuses electro dance grooves into the beauty of old world music and the theme of musings and stories about home. Hypnopaedia is vibrant and fascinating listening. |
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Marc Mittag Trio: The Interview | |
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Australian guitarist, Mark Mittag, recorded his debut album, The Interview, in New York with acclaimed drummer Mike Clark (Herbie Hancock and the Head Hunters etc), Charles Fambrough (Art Blakey, McCoy Tyner etc) and Eric Udel (The Blues Brothers, Ray Charles etc) alternate on bass. Marc was the guitarist for indie bands Skinful and Standing on Shoulders. This album is raw, exciting and intense - the beginning of a great new sound. This is funky attitude, storytelling and lyrical improvising. |
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Paul Robert Burton's Band of Gypsys Live: Invocation | |
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Paul’s Robert Burton’s Band of Gypsys blend Gypsy, Blues, Celtic, Middle Eastern, Gospel, Bluegrass, Swing, Jazz and Folk Rock influences in this live instrumental album “Invocation”. Paul is a bass playing multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and producer. Beginning his career as a session musician, over the past decades, Paul has performed with Elvis Presley’s drummer, D. J. Fontana, James Brown’s drummer, Toni Cooke and with a “who’s who” of the Australian Music Industry. |
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Wanderlust: Border Crossing | |
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Border Crossing is Wanderlust's second album released in 1995 and features Renee Geyer on "Until". Wanderlust first appeared on the jazz scene in 1991 and quickly established a profile as an exciting and innovative group. Their music is fresh and original combining jazz improvisation with the diverse rhythms and melodies of global music. Led by Miroslav Bukovsky, long recognised as one of Australia’s best trumpeters and composers, Wanderlust has attracted international attention resulting in appearances at many of the major European jazz festivals. |
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Wanderlust: Wanderlust | |
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Wanderlust first appeared on the jazz scene in 1991 and quickly established a profile as an exciting and innovative group. Their music is fresh and original combining jazz improvisation with the diverse rhythms and melodies of global music. Led by Miroslav Bukovsky, long recognised as one of Australia’s best trumpeters and composers, Wanderlust has attracted international attention resulting in appearances at many of the major European jazz festivals. This debut CD ‘Wanderlust’ won the Best Jazz Album ARIA award in 1994. |
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Wanderlust: Song and Dance | |
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Song and Dance is Wanderlust's third album released in 1999. The album captures the freedom of interplay, eclecticism, playfulness and spontaneity of a gig with minimum overdubs and production. Wanderlust first appeared on the jazz scene in 1991 and quickly established a profile as an exciting and innovative group. Their music is fresh and original combining jazz improvisation with the diverse rhythms and melodies of global music. Led by trumpeter and composer Miroslav Bukovsky, Wanderlust brings together the talents of six of Australia's best jazz instrumentalists. |
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Wanderlust: Full Bronte | |
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Full Bronte is Wanderlust's fourth album released in 2001. "Sydney, jazz, beach and coffee. Coffee, eggs, breakfast cuisine and sand in your shorts are all Sydney trademarks. The music in Bronte Cafe is a delectable, rich timbral indulgence of the best Australian jazz flavours on offer: relaxed rhythm, subtle but masterful arresting melodies and iconic solos inspired by the omnipresent blue sky and characterful sea." Lucian McGuiness. Led by trumpeter and composer Miroslav Bukovsky, Wanderlust brings together the talents of six of Australia's best jazz instrumentalists. |
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Yeshe: Roots & Wings | |
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Yeshe, known for his eclectic genre bending style, is called the 'Eminem of world music'. His new album 'Roots and Wings' (Co-produced by Grammy nominated producer Kamal Engels) includes the Billboard World Song Contest winning song 'Peace of Mind'. Yeshe brings together on 'Roots & Wings' the talents of some old and new friends with special guests including Harry Manx (Canada), Ganga Giri, Calvin Welch, Cye Wood (Australia), Tefo Hlaele (South Africa) and Siaka Diarra (Burkina Faso). |
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Wanderlust: When in Rome | |
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When In Rome is Wanderlust's fifth album released in 2008. This recording of the band's second appearance since 1996 at the jazz festival at the famous Villa Celimontana captures the wonderful atmosphere and connection between the band and the audience. This jazz festival, staged in the gardens of one of the great Roman villas, runs every summer and features jazz groups from all over the world. The result is Wanderlust's first live album. |
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The Fifth House: Presents From The Fifth House | |
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The Fifth House is a five-piece group from Sydney, Australia. Their unique style is a blend of world acappella music with a jazz texture. They create a truly distinctive sound that's immediately engaging and makes you FEEL GOOD just to hear. The group's first album, Presents From The Fifth House, was released in 2004. The album showcases lush vocal arrangements in the acappellismo style. Influences range from pop, rock and jazz to gospel and world music. All arrangements on the album are original and there are four original compositions. |
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Rochelle Wright & Rob Shannon: The Magnificent Mango Tree | |
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‘The magnificent mango tree’ is a parent friendly children’s album by musicians Rochelle Wright and Rob Shannon. These vibrant original songs are dedicated to children of the present, past and future who love to sing, dance and jam along! As the follow up to ‘The jambu tree’, this 13 track album is diverse in styles, rich in acoustic instrumentation and is a fun and uplifting collection of songs, capturing the essence of our outdoor Australian lifestyle, as well as introducing children to some enriching melodies and rhythms of world music traditions. |
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Sibo Bangoura: Keyim Ba | |
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Sydney based, West African born, Sibo Bangoura has released his first CD entitled “Keyim Ba”. (English: “very beautiful”). The album harnesses the explosive power of Guinean drumming and song. A passionate advocate for the music of his homeland, Sibo Bangoura is one of Australia’s leading West African percussionists. Born into a Griot (musicians) family in Conakry, Republic of Guinea, as a child he was surrounded by the traditions and magic of music – by virtue of his talent & dedication to his music, Sibo came to travel the world and is now based in Sydney, Australia. |
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Mady Bah Bless: Baba | |
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Baba was released by Australian based Reggae musician, Mady Bah Bless in 2010. Baba means father. The album has received positive reviews in Australia, Africa and England, with Mady emerging as a significant player in the 'new wave of reggae'. He has written and performed all of the songs on Baba. Mady has attracted a stellar cast of international musicians for Baba including Simon Williams (Keyboard), Tod Yacou (Congo), Paul Jarman (Sax and Flute), Moussa Diakite (Guitar Solo), Mali (Guitar Solo), Kiri Koubaroulis (Backing Vocals) and Rory Brown (Bass). |
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Masonik: The Vedantic Chapter | |
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The Vedantic Chapter is Masonik's remarkable debut release - the result of Masonik co-founder, Basil Psanoudakis (Turntables, Samples & Bass), jamming with Indian musician Balvinder Singh (Sitar & Sarangi) and Jazz musician Paul 'Pax' Andrews (Saxophones & Bass-Clarinet). These improvisations sparked a deep dialogue and the idea of a live performance fusing Indian ragga with dub and jazz elements, set against a visual background created by Masonik co-founder Tony Monaco (VJ). |
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Bongo Fury: Bongo Fury | |
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Bongo Fury was formed in 1992 by one of Australia's most acclaimed performing and recording artists, Ray Pereira. Bongo Fury was one of Australia's first percussion bands. Bongo Fury thrilled audiences all over Australia and overseas with their powerful drumming (conga, djembe, timbales, dun-dun and drum kit), percussion (shekere, cowbells) and vocals, based on Afro-Cuban and West African rhythms. |
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Errol H. Renaud: TBR | |
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TBR was released in 2011 by Errol H. Renaud. TBR stands for 'True Born Revolutionary' and has 15 original songs by Errol. Errol H. Renaud was born in the Caribbean twin island state of Trinidad and Tobago. He started as an entertainer with the Ujamaa performing company. Errol has been to over twenty countries spreading the message of Soca, Reggae, Calypso, the Steelpan, limbo and other music and dance from his birth place. Errol is now based in Sydney, playing his brand of music with a rich Caribbean flavour, a taste of conscious lyrics and a heavy dose of happiness. |
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Bongo Fury: Home | |
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The second Bongo Fury album 'Home' was released in 1997, developing the sound of Bongo Fury to embrace the kalimba of Valanga Khosa, the guitar of Ross Hannaford, sax, bass and balafon. Bongo Fury was formed in 1992 by one of Australia's most acclaimed performing and recording artists, Ray Pereira. Bongo Fury was one of Australia's first percussion bands. The band thrilled audiences all over Australia and overseas with their powerful drumming (conga, djembe, timbales, dun-dun and drum kit), percussion (shekere, cowbells) and vocals, based on Afro-Cuban and West African rhythms. |
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Kim Sanders: Kim Sanders with Peter Kennard - Trance'n'Dancin | |
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Trance'n'Dancin is an exploration of trance music, from the etherial flights of the ney flute used in the rituals of Turkey's Mevlevi Dervishes to the hypnotic dance-rhythms of the Balkans. It also features the world's first composition for Bulgarian bagpipe and Hammond organ. "This is an energetic and distinctive blend of virtuoso playing from multi-instrumentalist Kim Sanders, masterfully accompanied by Peter Kennard's magic trunk of percussion…features fascinating musical styles - Sufi meditations, Turkish lullabies, trance music, folk tunes." Jas Hall, ABC Limelight Magazine" |
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Kim Sanders: Kim Sanders and Friends - Bent Grooves | |
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Bent Grooves is a magical collective improvisation, framed by lush melodies and anchored by bent but hypnotic rhythms. These songs draw from the traditions of Turkish Sufi and folk music, Balkan Gypsy brass bands, West African grooves, Indian Classical music, flamenco, blues and jazz. Hear the soaring lines of the Dervish ney flute, the rich buzz of the duduk, the crazed rhythms of the Bulgarian bagpipe...and the unforgettable excited wail of the aardvark. |
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Brassov: Chronic Rhythmosis | |
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Brassov released their World-Gypsy-Jazz album 'Chronic Rhythmosis' in 1997. "Berserk, butt-shaking Balkan rhythm 'n' brass". Thundering drums and percussion, trumpet and baritone, tenor and alto saxophones in twisty time signatures. Brassov are Robert Guzmanyi, Christine Evans, Kim Sanders, Boyd, Peter Kennard and James Pattugalan. |
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Kim Sanders: Kim Sanders and Friends - You can't get there from here | |
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Kim Sanders and Friends' ARIA-nominated album 'You Can’t Get There From Here' showcases traditional pieces from the Balkans and Middle-East and original pieces including 'Hepimiz Deliyiz' (We’re All Crazy), first performed at the Ataturk Cultural Centre with the Istanbul State Modern Folk Music Ensemble, 2001. Demented Gypsy-style collective improvisation, Indo-Turkish grooves and more… |
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Chris Gudu: Imnandi | |
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Chris Gudu is a significant part of the African music journey in Australia. This inspiring and dynamic album stays true to his Zimbabwean roots and was released in 2011, three years after the release of his first solo hit album. Imnandi contains the rhythmical spirit of Zimbabwe. Chris Gudu describes the album as carrying a real message both lyrically and musically. The album celebrates life, spirituality, humanity and harmony. It is hard to resist the rhythms from Imnandi. Dancing to this album is an inescapable part of the experience. |
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Chris Gudu: Bavimbeni | |
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Chris Kayana Gudu hails from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, and the up tempo and exuberant music Chris performs on this album is what is often referred to as township jive music. It is better known back in southern Africa as Umbaqanga music which sometimes presents a touch of Afro jazz. Umbaqanga music originates from the streets and shebeens of Soweto, spreading all through and across southern Africa. |
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Chris Gudu: Jive Kayana - Rhythm of the Brave | |
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Chris Gudu was the leader, bass man and lead singer of the group Jive Kayana, which during its days sold out concerts and created big waves at festivals. His up tempo and exuberant music is what is often referred to as 'Township Jive Music' and is better known in Southern Africa as Umbaqanga music which sometimes presents a touch of Afro jazz. Umbaqanga music originates from the streets and shebeens of Southern Africa. |
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Jamino: Famiyal - Respecter | |
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Jamino and his band Famiyal released his album ‘Respecter’ in Australia in December 2011. Jamino is Australian-based Joel Jamino Adinaden from Mauritius. Music is the way Jamino expresses his feelings and his way of communicating with people. His melodic voice will take you to higher places! Respecter continues the Mauritian tradition of Sega music. Sega music is the major music of the Mascarene Islands. |
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Cye Wood: Araya | |
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Cye Wood released his Araya EP in 2009. Cye has developed a unique improvisational style with the violin, that when combined with his original compositions conjure up deeply emotive soundscapes. Some of his most inspired moments have involved improvising in acoustic spaces that create ambient overtones. When composing and recording Cye works with a wide variety of instruments including violin, piano, harmonium, viola, cello, bass, guitar, cittern, voice, percussion and has also incorporated field recordings, prepared piano and various subtle experimental techniques. |
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Abuka: One Take | |
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Abuka released their album 'One Take' in 2011. Abuka is Brazilian guitarist, singer and composer Tiago De Lucca; pianist, piano accordionist and composer Marcello Maio and multi-percussionist Sandro Bueno. All songs were recorded in one take, performed live - with the exception of percussion overdubs and vocals on 'Temptation'. Take a liberal serving of Brazilian infused grooves and rhythms, think bossa nova, samba, maracatu, baiao, a good helping of jazz and a handful of funk, and mix them all together to create a sophisticated, fun and fantastic sound that transports you a world away. |
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Celestial Underground: Million Light Years | |
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Celestial Underground is a Global Music Family based in Sydney Australia. Their first album 'Million Light Years' is an eclectic fusion of World sounds from both Eastern and Western Cultures. Rhythms and melodies from The Balkans, India, Africa, Indigenous Australia, South America and The Universe all combine to a unique shape which formulates the sound of Celestial Underground.
Members: Rasti Jovasevic-Guitars/Bass & Paul Verma-Vocal/Keys/Drums |
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Anna Salleh: A Felicidade | |
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Gorgeous songs from Brazil and beyond - inspired by the irrepressible beat of samba, the enchanting melodies of bossa nova and choro, the joy of Ella Fitzgerald, the dreaming of Joni Mitchell, the soaring purity of Eva Cassidy and the passion of Yasmin Levy. |
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Colin Offord: Living In The Curlew Republic | |
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A lush, atmospheric live recording by Mark Smith in Coochiemudlo Garden Amphitheatre (Southern Moreton Bay Islands) and in Brisbane Jazz Club. Colin Offord sings and plays all the usual suspects: Mouthbow, Conch Shell, Windpipes etc. with Chris Finnen: Dobro guitar and voice, Yilan Yeh: Moonbells & Waterbell and Jamie Pattugalan: drums & percussion, also some great texts by poet Phillip Hammial. |
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Olivier Cerdor: Kontan | |
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"What I think I create, What I feel I attract, What I imagine I become." Olivier Cerdor
Olivier Cerdor discovered his passion for music in Mauritius, performing in the National Folk music competition at age 11. At 17 he put together his band and started singing Reggae and his own local Seggae. Inspired by musos from around the world such as Kaya (Reginald Topize), Bob Marley, Jonathan Butler, Jason Heerah, Stevie Wonder, Gregory Isaac and UB 40, Olivier created his own unique flavour of music among which these influences are reflected in his album "Kontan" where he sings in Creole. |
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Mucho Mambo: Homage | |
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Featuring 21 songs and 5 singers 'Homage' is a tribute to the golden age of Cuban music in the 1950's and 1960's. With a percussive and exciting brass section, driving saxophone 'montunos', audacious jazzy arrangements, popular Cuban rhythms, quirky lyrics, and danceable music, the album is a homage to this great era and to artists such as Benny More, Rolando Laserie, Pio Leyva and Orquesta Riverside that made it so good. |
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Edema Rue: Love Of The Misshapen | |
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A collection of musical tales drenched in depravity, "Love of the Misshapen" will leave you with a poor set morals and a maddening urge to dance your legs off. Edema Ruh draw from a range of styles including Gypsy, Jazz, Balkan and Latin, forming them into a sweet cacophony of punchy yet wilted rhythms, sympathetic yet jarring harmonies and lush yet dissonant melodies. |
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Keyim Ba: Mami Wata | |
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'Mami Wata' Keyim Ba's exciting album brings the influences of reggae, funk and rap to West African grooves. Heralded as 'an Afro-Australian treasure', this brilliant 9 piece has a rhythm section born in West Africa. Led by the ever charismatic, Sibo Bangoura from Guinea, the group has enormous energy that translates to the album. Recorded at The Grove and Rifton Records, Mami Wata includes a clever mix of traditional sounds with an urban groove, very much Keyim Ba's signature sound. |
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Marilane: In Flight with Don Burrows and friends | |
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Marilane brings to Australia a fresh, genuine and soulful interpretation of Brazilian music. Her approach to Latin-jazz standards, Portuguese fados and ballads is different, heartfelt, bright and unique. This album showcases her talents as a lyricist/vocalist/producer and her unique musical approach on eight tracks of original material including scores by American composer/recording artist Harold Blanchard, pianist/composer Mark Balfour and acoustic guitarist Jorge Pereira from Mozambique. |
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Karifi: Karifi | |
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Traditional African folk music and songs from Ghana, West Africa performed by Karifi Ensemble: Yaw Derkyi, Ibrahim Aziz, Nettey-Akoso Nettey and Kwesi Nyarko. |
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Masha's Legacy: Safe Haven | |
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Australian/Middle-Eastern intercultural collaboration between superb performers, diving deeply into Masha's melting pot full of exotic flavours and regional specialties. |
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The Jazz Chapter: Power of Love | |
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Nearly 15 years since Chris Gudu’s last show with Jive Kayana, he is back with a brand new album performed by The Jazz Chapter! Chris Gudu is back in town with some powerful township jive grooves, some stupendous afro-jazz rhythms and with this new offering he spices up the vibe with a touch of Southern African township jazz! Michael Coggins contributes guitars, keyboards and arrangements which are full of soothing yet energising rhythms and melodies! |
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Crystal Sky: Two Worlds | |
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Two Worlds is the debut EP by Crystal Sky. Two Worlds represents the very feeling of being adopted and knowing one's self in one world but feeling the pull of another connected by birth. The first track – 'Baby Girl' reflects on her experience growing up as an adopted I-Kiribati child in Tasmania, a place so far from where she was born. She wrote it from the imagined perspective of her biological mother, if she were to see her now. She would only have memories of Crystal as a 'Baby Girl' and to look at her now would remind her how many years went by without each other. |
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Mucho Mambo: Organico | |
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14 piece Latin Big Band Mucho Mambo releases their 4th album 'Organico' - a huge celebration of Cuban Big Band music! Featuring some of Sydney's best musicians, Mucho Mambo's unique sound blends bold, brassy riffs and driving percussion with tight arrangements and cool old style Mambo, Salsa, Cha Cha Cha, Conga and Bolero grooves. The new album is the culmination of 15 years performing live and developing an original sound based on dynamic and world-class big band arrangements from the golden era of Latin and Jazz and reinventing them with a unique edge. |
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Colin Offord: Genome Odyssey | |
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Colin Offord created GENOME ODYSSEY about our shared ancestry - an endless chain of DNA stretching back in time and uniting us all. Genome Odyssey is a sonically rich soundscape moving through both time and space. |
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Stephen Rosenberg: Bamboo and Rock | |
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The name of the album and title track comes from a Qing Dynasty painting of wind blown bamboo and an eccentric rock. The album features shakuhachi and other wind instruments played with guitar, piano, bass, mandolin, drums and percussion in a laid back bluesy, jazzy feel. |
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Pape Mbaye and Chosani Afrique: Kai Fii | |
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Pape Mbaye & Chosani Afrique is a band that is composed of West African and Australian musicians, based in Sydney Australia. The band members have been playing together for more than a decade. The band repertoire is a mix of Senegalese rhythms with traditional Mbalax, Afro beat, Afro Jazz and Reggae. Mbalax is a style of music that is played in Senegal which incorporates Sereer polyrhythmic percussive drumming. Most of the band musicians are also "griots" or "gewels" from Senegal and Mali. |
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Johnny Huckle: Condo Dreaming | |
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Johnny Huckle, a Wiradjuri elder was raised on an Aboriginal reserve two kilometers from Condobolin. In 1972, Johnny bought his first guitar for $39 and also bought his first copy of Rolling Stone magazine which contained guitar chords on the back, which is how Johnny taught himself to play. His first album was produced in 1986 in Dubbo. Famously known for his children’s dance song the Wombat Wobble, he has performed across Australia and travelled to Europe, Africa and Vietnam entertaining thousands. Condo Dreaming was released in 2018. |
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Mucho Mambo: Plaza de mambo | |
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'PLAZA DE MAMBO' released in 2022 is Mucho Mambo's 4th album. An album of original tunes, it develops the unique Mucho Mambo sound even further with the orchestra's distinctive big band brass arrangements, driving percussion and the orchestra's well known cool old style Latin grooves. The album covers the spectrum of wonderful Latin styles with the classic rhythms of Mambo, Cha Cha Cha, Salsa, Son, Son montuno, Latin Jazz and Pilon Jazz, reinventing them with a truly distinctive sound. |
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