"El Raval" is an historical neighborhood in Barcelona with many cultural and artistic activities. This delightful double album contains 36 hits that try to give a global concept of what is going on in the streets of Raval. Someone said that variety is the source of life. So, in this compilation, you will find many homegrown music bands, but also some from "outside". You will hear many music styles and flavors. In short, this is an album that allows you to travel around the sound corners of a unique "Mediterranean Babel", from the streets of a city that breathes music and doesn't stop welcoming new immigrants from all over the planet. Enjoy one of the best "world music" CD ever compiled.

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Following the success of Jazz for a Rainy Afternoon, this clever release presents thirteen cookin’ blues tracks that deal head-on with the woes of the world. Highlights include Junior Wells’ marvelous rendition of "Why Are People Like That?" with the electric slide guitar work of Sonny Landreth and Derek Trucks, "Life Will Be Better" by Sugar Ray Norcia and Charlie Musselwhite, and "Misery and the Blues" from the seductive and sultry Maria Muldaur. Also features Terry Evans’ driving "Credit Card Blues," Debbie Davies’ searing "Money" and cuts by Son Seals, Kenny Neal, Sam Lay, Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson and other stellar blues players.

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Wonderful collection of 40 top modern oriental hits with great names of the Arabic musical scene like Cheb Khaled, Malik, Johanne Hyat, Cheba Nouria, Nouri and many more. Innovative arrangements with vivid dancing rhythms created with traditional oriental percussion backed by house, techno and even hip-hop beats, full of energy. Enjoy a very special musical experience in lossless.

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"Soulicious" is the brand new album from Cliff Richard. A 15-song collection featuring Cliff and some of the greatest voices ever in soul music including Percy Sledge, Roberta Flack, Billy Paul, Freda Payne, Peabo Bryson and many more.

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Giorgos Mitsakis (1924-1993) is considered as one of the most important composers of greek rebetika and folk (laika) songs (together with Markos Vamvakaris, Vasilis Tsitsanis and Yiannis Papaioannou). He was a talented songwriter, bouzouki virtuozo and singer and left many hundreds of great songs that remained popular till today. This excellent double CD contains 36 beloved songs of Giorgos Mitsakis with their original interpreters. In all songs, Mitsakis plays his "sweet" bouzouki and offers a unique musical experience. Enjoy a real gem.

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The NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MUSIC EXPLORER LINE offers a unique way to explore the diversity of music via different genres and styles from around the world to create an unparalleled library of the globe's best music

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Channel 4's LIVE FROM ABBEY ROAD offers an intimate glimpse of musicians recording in one of the industry's true hallowed grounds, Abbey Road Studios. This collection (LIMITED DELUXE EDITION * 2 DVD) gathers the finest episodes of the debut season, featuring incredible live sets and intimate interviews with artists such as John Mayer, Corrine Bailey Rae, Wynton Marsalis, Norah Jones, Goo Goo Dolls, and many more.

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Nice collection of lounge music for many hours of relaxation. Refreshing chillout renditions of many well known hits like "You are my love", "No ordinary love", "The shadow of your smile", "Love is in the air", "All that she wants", "Nothing compares to you", "Every breath you take" and many more million sellers, compiled by the experienced director of Planetworks music company, Easy Coutiel. Enjoy.

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Putumayo World Music's release España is a CD collection featuring a captivating mix of songs by contemporary artists from across Spain, showcasing the country's diverse yet accessible music styles. The modern music of Spain is a fascinating blend of old and new, reflecting centuries of tradition, diverse regional cultures and international influences.

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Rare collection of original old greek folk songs, remastered from 45 rpm records of 50s and 60s. The CD was released with a major music magazine at 1995 and contains songs of Giorgos Zabetas, Yiannis Papaioannou, Manolis Hiotis and Giorgos Mitsakis interpreted by authentic folk singers. A collector's item with 12 greats. Enjoy.

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Girls Will Be Girls, Vol. 1 is for collectors whose interest in 1960s girl groups has taken them beyond hits into the realm of demos, obscurities, and previously unreleased material. The recordings, made between 1962-1966, are drawn from a number of labels such as Colpix, Dimension, Roulette, Jubilee, and DynoVoice....

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This is another nice collection of tunes from the early 70s from Time-Life Music and it is the only other one of these that I have that hasn't been posted.

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Genuine collection of greek folk and rebetika songs by four famous composers Apostolos Kaldaras, Giorgos Zabetas, Giorgos Mitsakis and Manolis Hiotis. All tracks are remastered from the original recordings of 50's and 60's. A collector's item for all bouzouki and authentic folk Greek music lovers. Enjoy.