M. Spiazzi, M. Tavella, M. Layton, "performer Culture & Literature", Vol. 1 & 2

THREE DISC SET CELEBRATING THE EXTRAORDINARY MUSIC OF R.E.M. It s more than 10 years since R.E.M. last toured, and almost eight since their last studio album, but it seems there is more interest in this seminal band right now then there has been at any time since they called it a day. This 3 CD set celebrates the stunning musical career of R.E.M. by compiling some of the best recordings available of the group in concert across their time together as a touring unit. Featuring full shows, all recorded for FM radio broadcast, in 1983, 1984 and 1989 respectively, this box-set will delight collectors of R.E.M. s music the world across.

"Several times, as I listened to M. Ward's Supernatural Thing, I asked myself what year it was. Was it 1952, and was I listening to a track from the Harry Smith Anthology? Was it 1972, and was I eavesdropping on the recording session for After the Gold Rush?No, it's 2023, and M. Ward is one of the special contemporary artists who invite such questions. Ward has clearly mastered the whole vocabulary of American popular music and made serious decisions about how to employ it for his own ends. What Ward shares with Harry Smith's artists and Neil Young is a context of musical and human values: authenticity and intimacy.

The "El Hotel Ibiza Lounge Collection: Vol 1, 2, 3" (2010) is a series of compilation albums that capture the vibrant, laid-back atmosphere of Ibiza's lounge and chillout scene. Known for its famous nightlife and electronic music culture, Ibiza also has a thriving lounge music scene, where more relaxed, ambient, and chillout beats are appreciated. This collection is a reflection of that, bringing together various artists from the chillout, house, ambient, and downtempo genres.

A collection of classic recordings from the early part of the century that depict the bigger than life image of the American Cowboy. In the 1920s when most of these selections were recorded many of these singers still had close personal ties to the heyday of the cowboy (1870s and 80s) and indeed many of the performers heard here were either cowboys themselves or were raised in the western environment of the cowboy. Other performers are from the rural South where epic western themed ballads were widespread since the later part of the 19th century. These two volumes communicate all the romantic imagery of the American cowboy with selections depicting heroic deeds, gritty trail life, and moving love songs. Notes, lyrics and photos are contained inside booklet.

A collection of classic recordings from the early part of the century that depict the bigger than life image of the American Cowboy. In the 1920s when most of these selections were recorded many of these singers still had close personal ties to the heyday of the cowboy (1870s and 80s) and indeed many of the performers heard here were either cowboys themselves or were raised in the western environment of the cowboy. Other performers are from the rural South where epic western themed ballads were widespread since the later part of the 19th century. These two volumes communicate all the romantic imagery of the American cowboy with selections depicting heroic deeds, gritty trail life, and moving love songs. Notes, lyrics and photos are contained inside booklet.

In the heartlands of Azerbaijan, where the melodies of the Caspian Sea meet the rhythms of the Caucasus Mountains, the electric guitar has become more than an instrument—it's a symbol of cultural fusion and artistic expression. Building upon the success of their first compilation, "Azerbaijani Gitara," which showcased the pioneering work of Rustem Quliyev, Bongo Joe Records are thrilled to present the highly anticipated second volume, featuring the legendary guitarist Rəhman Məmmədli.

In the heartlands of Azerbaijan, where the melodies of the Caspian Sea meet the rhythms of the Caucasus Mountains, the electric guitar has become more than an instrument—it's a symbol of cultural fusion and artistic expression. Building upon the success of their first compilation, "Azerbaijani Gitara," which showcased the pioneering work of Rustem Quliyev, Bongo Joe Records are thrilled to present the highly anticipated second volume, featuring the legendary guitarist Rəhman Məmmədli.