Soul Jazz Records Singles 2008-2009 - Bulgari

Founded in 1993, Bulgari is a professional ensemble of Bulgaria’s elite folk musicians—many are soloists from the prestigious Philip Koutev National Folklore Ensemble Instruments include traditional ones such as gajda (bagpipe), kaval (flute), gadulka (vertical fiddle), tambura (long-necked lute), and featured vocals by top soloists like Radostina Kaneva and Neli Andreeva. Bulgari performed at venues such as the Kennedy Center, UCLA, and Duke University, showcasing regional Bulgarian folk across major world stages.

Stranded - Roxy Music

Roxy Music are an English rock band formed in 1970 by Bryan Ferry—who became the band's lead vocalist and principal songwriter—and bassist Graham Simpson. The other longtime members are Phil Manzanera (guitar), Andy Mackay (saxophone and oboe), and Paul Thompson (drums and percussion). Other members included Brian Eno (synthesizer and "treatments") and Eddie Jobson (synthesizer and violin). Although the band took a break from group activities in 1976 and again in 1983

#70s #rock #glam rock #1973 #art rock

The Milk-Eyed Mender - Joanna Newsom

Joanna Caroline Newsom is an American singer, songwriter, musician and actress. Born and raised in Northern California, Newsom was classically trained on the harp in her youth and began her musical career as a keyboardist in the San Francisco-based indie band The Pleased. After recording and self-releasing two EPs in 2002, Newsom was signed to the independent label Drag City. Her debut album, The Milk-Eyed Mender, was released in 2004 to critical acclaim and garnered Newsom an underground following.

#folk #singer-songwriter #freak folk #2004 #female vocalists

Songbook - Nobukazu Takemura

Nobukazu Takemura (竹村延和 born August 26th, 1968 in Osaka, Japan) started his DJ career during high school, spinning in the clubs of Osaka, Kyoto, and Kobe. In 1987, he formed the DJ Team "Cool Jazz Productions", & in 1988, joined "Audio Sports", the now legendary hip-hop unit headed by Eye Yamatsuka of the Boredoms. Around 1993 Takemura branched out as a solo artist in the 'talkin loud' jazzy trip-hop style prevelant at the time and releasing an excellent album "Child's View".

#experimental #electronica #j-pop #japanese #electronic

Aluminum Tunes: Switched On, Vol. 3 - Stereolab

Stereolab is an Anglo-French avant-pop band formed in London in 1990. The group is led by the songwriting duo of Tim Gane and Lætitia Sadier. Their music combines repetitive motorik rhythms with vintage electronic keyboards and female vocals in English and French, drawing on influences from krautrock, funk, jazz, 1960s French pop, and Brazilian music. Their lyrics often explore political and philosophical themes inspired by the Surrealist and Situationist art movements.