2009 three CD set. Beginner's Guide to African Funk delves deep into the dusty vaults of African record labels in countries such as Ghana, Nigeria, Mali, Sierra Leone, Guinea-Bissau and Burkina Faso to reveal some of the gems of African Funk from celebrated acts such as Orchestra Baobab, Peter King, Amadou Balake, Balla et Ses Balladins, ET Mensah, Super Eagles, Ry-Co Jazz & the Rail Band w/ Mory Kante. Nascente.

Four CD set. NOW That's What I Call 60s Pop is a celebration of an incredible decade of music. Includes tracks by John & Yoko, The Who, Bob Dylan, Sonny & Cher, The Righteous Brothers, The Walker Brothers, Dionne Warwick, The Supremes, Martha & The Vandellas, The Crystals, The Chiffons, The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown, Zager & Evans, Herman's Hermits, Gerry & The Pacemakers, Roy Orbison, Manfred Mann, The Tremeloes, The Mamas & The Papas, The Beach Boys, The Monkees, Ike & Tina Turner, Stevie Wonder, Four Tops, The Temptations, Aretha Franklin, and many others.

A sequel to the "Music Cafe" series "Caribbean Music Cafe" compiled with a Caribbean music theme, focusing on roots music from the 1950s to the 1960s, is now available. This time, under the title of "Caribbean Music Cafe Callaloo," seven songs were selected from Martinique and Guadeloupe, and ten from Trinidad and Tobogo. Callaloo, by the way, is a vegetable that is a staple in Caribbean countries and is often used in soup dishes. The 17 songs are not only cheerful Caribbean pop songs, but also a variety of music born from the African culture that remains strong in the Caribbean and songs about people's beliefs." This compilation is a "Caribbean Music Journey. Song selection and supervision by Oshow (Yasuhiro Yamaguchi ex. Wack Wack Rythm Band)

Scandinavian rock'n'roll bands that released records in Japan at the time are all here! Lane & The Lee Kings, well-known in Japan for "Stop the Music," The Hep Stars, known for ABBA's Benny Andersson, The Shamrocks, known for their hit "La La La," and The Shamrocks, who starred in the movie "Beautiful Piece of Rainbow," also released in Japan. The Shamrocks, known for their hit "La La La," Aura & The Junglers, whose movie "Beautiful Piece of Rainbow" was released in Japan, and The Mascots are among the Swedish groups, while The Matadors, The Rocking Ghosts, and The Hitmakers from Denmark are also known in Japan. For those who know the music of those days, this is a nostalgic collection of "fresh and vibrant rock'n'roll bands", and for those who do not know the music of those days, this is a great collection of "fresh and vibrant rock'n'roll bands". Commentary: Toru Ueshiba

This is a compilation album of hits by various male and female duos that graced the pop music scene of the 1960s. The album features a diverse range of numbers, set against the backdrop of a US pop music scene that saw a significant change in both sound and style after The Beatles arrived in the US in 1964.

This is the 55th anniversary of the "Miniska Whirlwind" that started with the debut and visit to Japan of the "Queen of Miniska", Twiggy! The opening number is "Mini-Mini Rock" by Goosey's, which is the theme song of this compilation, and the songs by Queen Twiggy, Sandy Shaw, Marianne Faithfull, Dusty Springfield, Lulu, Cilla Black, Helen Shapiro, Sylvie Bartin, Françoise Aldi, Brigitte Bardot, France Gal, Annie Philip, Vicky, Claudine Longier, Leslie Gore, Nancy Sinatra, and a hundred others. Compilation of 20 songs mainly from 1967 by female singers who were introduced in Japan along with the mini-skirt look that caused a huge sensation! Commentary: Toru Ueshiba

The man behind the Chicago Blues! From his vast and great achievements, we have narrowed our focus to his songwriting and assembled an evergreen collection of 52 songs that transcend genre and time on two CDs! When it comes to the blues, the name Willie Dixon is indispensable. He was the driving force behind the evolution of Chicago blues and created many masterpieces. The artists he honed echoed the spirit of the blues around the world, and his influence on the masters of rock music has made me a sucker for the music. In fact, when I made a list of my top ten favorite blues songs, seven of them were by Dixon. This is a testament to how he captured the heart of the music. Even if you don't know him, you have already heard his music. KAZU (Kazuo Nagano)Willie Dixon is known for his activities as a session bassist, songwriter, producer, and A&R artist for the prestigious Chess and Cobra labels. This film focuses on him as a songwriter among his diverse activities and explores his appeal.In addition to songs for great bluesmen such as Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Bo Diddley, and Otis Rush, we will also focus on songs under his own name and songs from the Big Three Trio period, the early days of his musical career before the Chess Era.

This collection showcases the finest vocal recordings by acclaimed songwriter and producer Teddy Randazzo, covering his singing career from 1954 to 1964. Featuring essential tracks from his early days with The Three Chuckles through his successful solo efforts, the album also includes the beloved Japanese hit "One More Chance." It highlights Randazzo’s talent not only as the renowned composer behind hits for Little Anthony & The Imperials and The Royalettes but also as a distinguished performer in his own right.

Recorded live in 2005 at The Phoenix in Toronto, Ontario. In collaboration with Google Musi.c Please Note: This download (FLAC) is only available to customers outside of the United States.

The album Classic Pop: 12 Inch is a nostalgic collection that presents the 12-inch versions of the hits that defined the 1980s music scene.

"Every song is built around this one chord progression—every track is like a variation on a theme," Mackenzie continues. "But I don’t know if we had the musical vocabulary yet to complete the idea at that time. We recorded some of it then, including the version of 'Exploding Suns' that’s on the finished album. But when the sessions were over, it just never felt done. It was like this idea that was in our heads, but we just couldn’t reach. We just didn’t know yet how to do what we wanted to do." The frontman adds: "It’s not necessarily our most complex record, but every little piece and each sound you hear has been thought about a lot." — Under the Radar Magazine, Sep 07, 2022.

"Every song is built around this one chord progression—every track is like a variation on a theme," Mackenzie continues. "But I don’t know if we had the musical vocabulary yet to complete the idea at that time. We recorded some of it then, including the version of 'Exploding Suns' that’s on the finished album. But when the sessions were over, it just never felt done. It was like this idea that was in our heads, but we just couldn’t reach. We just didn’t know yet how to do what we wanted to do." The frontman adds: "It’s not necessarily our most complex record, but every little piece and each sound you hear has been thought about a lot." — Under the Radar Magazine, Sep 07, 2022.

THE CLASSIC 1980s ALBUMS REMASTERED FROM THE ORIGINAL TAPES, PLUS PREVIOUSLY UNKNOWN SONGS, DEMOS, REMIXES, LIVE RECORDINGS, NON-ALBUM TRACKS AND LATER EVOLUTIONS. 13 PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED TRACKS! PRODUCED BY THE RESIDENTS AND THE CRYPTIC CORPORATION. ESSAY BY JIM KNIPFEL AND SLEEVENOTES BY THE RESIDENTS’ MYSTERIOUS ARCHIVIST. Formed in the early 1970s, The Residents have now been charting a unique path through the musical landscape for a slightly ridiculous fifty-three years. From far-out, experimental recordings to highly conceptual, innovative multi-platform projects, the band refuses to stand still, and continues to move in several different directions at once. But you already knew that. Produced with The Cryptic Corporation, and digging deep into the band’s archive, this set dives into the classic mid-1980s ‘American Composers Series’, featuring material originally recorded by James Brown, George Gershwin, Hank Williams, John Philip Sousa and Ray Charles, as well as previously unreleased Residential interpretations of songs by Sun Ra, Lou Christie, Buddy Holly and…… The Residents themselves?

German rock icon Phillip Boa and his band Phillip Boa and the Voodooclub, in collaboration with Universal Music, are pleased to announce the re-release of the groundbreaking album Boaphenia on the occasion of the 30th anniversary.
Released in 1993, due to their music-critical as well as commercial success, the album represented a true turning point in the band's career and is now considered a cult classic. It was represented in the German album charts for 18 weeks and was also released internationally (including Australia, Japan, Benelux, Scandinavia, etc.). Boaphenia continues to be regarded as one of the most significant albums of the local independent and alternative scene, which impressively demonstrates Phillip Boa's unique approach to songwriting and his ability to mix different genres and styles. With its innovative approach to rock music and poetic lyrics, the band established themselves as one of the most important acts in the alternative rock scene. At the same time, their influence extends beyond German borders today.

Queen Debut Album Queen I Gets Special Limited Edition Dolby Atmos Audiophile Blu-ray Release. Queen take the release to the next stage, announcing a brand new, limited edition immersive Dolby Atmos release of the album, set to be available on Audiophile Blu-ray on June 13.