Salerosa

By 1983 MoFi had grown into a company with over 25 employees and grossing over $8 million annually. Then they nearly lost it all. The new darling on the scene was the compact disc. Because MoFi had been putting something on the order of 20% of their earnings back into research, they were prepared for the next wave. In the mid ‘80s, they launched their assault on the CD market with their half-speed wares.

Their first efforts were released on aluminum discs, very much like all other discs at the time. And, in fact, some of these have become quite rare. Recently copies of them regularily go for >$75 on e-Bay. Partly, in an effort to justify the higher price they needed to charge, MoFi began to release their works on gold-plated compact discs called UltraDiscs. Although gold in and of itself isn’t significantly better than aluminum for the reproduction of ones and zeros, it oxidizes roughly ten times more slowly than aluminum. It is also supposed to coat more evenly than aluminum. This last attribute is said to cut down on the pin-holing so common to aluminum CDs, which allows for less error-correction during playback. This means more of the actual recording and less processor interpolation gets to your ears. So there was some inherent advantage to the gold treatment.

The unforgettable Paco De Lucia, has recorded many albums with other guitar artists, among them with his compatriots and friends, the virtuosi Paco Pena and Ramon De Algeciras. This excellent double album, unites two LP's: "Paco De Lucia y Paco Pena - Paco Doble" of 1969 and "Paco De Lucia y Ramon De Algeciras - Dos Guitarras Flamencas en America Latina" of 1967. You will find 26 amazing performances of classic tunes in arrangements for two flamenco guitars and percussions. Definitely one of the most beautiful gems of guitar duets around. Enjoy.

Rafael Méndez (March 26, 1906 – September 15, 1981) was a Mexican virtuoso solo trumpeter. He is known as the "Heifetz of the Trumpet." Méndez was born in Jiquilpan, Michoacán, Mexico to a musical family. As a child, he performed for the cornetist for guerilla leader Pancho Villa, becoming a favorite musician of his and required to remain with Villa's camp. Méndez emigrated to the US, first settling in Gary, Indiana, at age 20 and worked in steel mills. He moved to Flint, Michigan and worked at a Buick automotive plant as he established his musical career.

We are happy to announce that a deluxe edition of “The Stage” will be released on December 22nd, 2017*.

Beautiful russian album where the greek diva with the angelic voice interprets 20 tender songs of various styles: from latin america's Guantanamera, Siboney, Malaguena salerosa and Historia de un amor, to the classical Habanera from Carmen, Albinoni's Adagio and Schubert's Ave Maria. Enjoy really delightful music from one of the best voices ever.

Carolyn Sue Hester (born January 28, 1937) is an American folk singer and songwriter. She was a figure in the early 1960s folk music revival.

Jasmine Records Presents The Changing Times of the Folk Scene 1950 - 1962 album original hits and the original artists genre Pop, Rock, Folk.

Chingon is a band started by Robert Rodriguez, director of ONCE UPON A TIME IN MEXICO and DESPERADO. Chingon is his band made up of members from the Austin music community, featuring members of the Spanish Rock band, DEL CASTILLO, Carl Thiel, Rafael Gayol of Bob Schneider's band, Cecilio Ruiz from the HeeBeeJeeBee's, and others. Rodríguez plays guitar in the band.

Jasmines on-going exploration of the late 50s Folk music scene is the US continues with the first three albums by the influential, Carolyn Hester. Carolyn's Folk stylings could well be compared to those of Joan Baez and Joan's fans will certainly enjoy the material on offer here. Disc two kicks off with Carolyn's third album which features the then unknown Bob Dylan on harmonica and it was from that session that young Bob was offered a recording deal of his own. The final album on this superb 2CD set goes to that of Bob Dylan in the form of his first album which is simply entitled Bob Dylan. Also featured and closing off this set is Dylan's rare 1962 single that was recorded with his first band. Fully detailed liner notes with biography and career achievements.