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The four coronations of the twentieth century were enormous and extravagant. Replete with festive pageantry, these ceremonies were joyful celebrations of British music, employing tremendous forces. Choirs from across London and beyond were marshaled to...

The folk music tradition in Wales is among the richest in the world; centuries old, it is as vibrant today as it has ever been. This collection highlights the best of the current folk scene from 'the land of song.' The artists featured on this release...

The folk music of the Baltic peoples can be traced back to pagan times whereas the development of their art music did not start until around 100 years ago. Every country has it's own founding fathers where music is concerned: the Estonians admire Heino...

The Folk Music of China series explores China's rich and diverse musical heritage with songs from all 55 of the country's ethnic minority groups. Volume 2 features folk songs from Inner Mongolia and Heilongjiang - Mongol, Daur, Oroqen, Evenki and Hezhen...

The first-ever compilation featuring doo-wop songs from the Time, Shad & Brent labels - it includes 30 tracks from The Chevrons, Genies, Big-Five, Wheels, Tradewinds (Rob Roys), Creators, Tabbys, Gardinias, Chariots & many others1. Wop Ding a Ling - Big...

The first volume of Kent's affectionate salute to the UK's longest running Rhythm 'n' Soul club - the world renowned '6Ts', compiled by the man who started it, Kent's own Ady Croasdell. This set concentrates on the club's early years, before it moved to...

The first volume of 500 Years of Organ Music (95310) plunged us into the world of a majestic instrument which has been a formidable presence in churches and cathedrals for thousands of years. In this new anthology we delve deeper into the vast...

The first volume in this series traced the inter-war craze for carefree dance music in Austria and the Czech Lands (see GP813). This latest album focuses on Germany where jazz-influenced music flourished from the mid-1920s onwards even in the face of...

The first volume in this groundbreaking series explores the 20th and 21st centuries' most celebrated works for trumpet and piano; pieces which have allowed the modern performer to discover a kaleidoscopic palette of emotions and characters. From George...

The first of two CDs that feature recordings from Cincinnati's legendary King label in the successful 'That'll Flat... Git It!' series of rock 'n' roll and rockabilly on Bear Family Records. Launched by Syd Nathan in late 1943, Cincinnati's King Records...

The first of three Ace anthologies chronicling the songwriting achievements of arguably the two most famous names in rock n roll songwriting, Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. This first volume deals with their early years as (predominantly) rhythm and...

The first CD compilation with tunes from the fifties and early sixties around the theme 'Birthday'.-A great birthday gift, because... everybody has birthday, and that every year anew!-The CD album on Bear Family Records½ comes with a 'birthday sticker'...