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BUYFrom Now On is a solo tour-de-force from Michael Doucet, leader of the Grammy-winning group BeauSoleil. Cajun, Creole, blues, Buddhism, gospel, and more inspire this eclectic "solo gombo" of creative fun and artistry.
"He's a young man with a young man's influences. I hear echoes of Wilco, U2, and Ryan Adams...and Griffin House has the potential to join their company." —Bill Flanagan, CBS Sunday Morning.
Iron & Diamonds, the new album from bluegrass stalwarts the Gibson Brothers, showcases the brothers' trademark harmonies and songwriting that is among the best in the genre. Features choice covers of Tom Petty's "Cabin Down Below" and Steve Earle's "Other Side of Town."
Putumayo celebrates its 15th anniversary with African Party, a collection of fun-filled songs from South Africa to the Ivory Coast.
The Wood Brothers are "an irresistibly slinky duo with a Southern drawl and great material" —Seattle Times. Moonlighting from his role in Medeski Martin & Wood, bassist Chris Wood is joined by his guitar-slinging vocalist brother, Oliver, and the two artfully blend blues, folk, and rock into a tasty, rootsy brew.
Nearly two years after the death of Grant McLennan, his fellow go-between and writing partner of 30 years, Forster has produced an album that is both wildly progressive and haunted by the ghost of his artistic soul mate. Throughout, The Evangelist is a masterpiece of honesty and compassion.
On Territory, Trischka roams widely through the banjo's creative terrain with fearless musical curiosity. Featuring Tony solo and paired with fellow legends such as Pete Seeger, Mike Seeger, Bill Evans plus many others!
12 artists from 10 countries cover U2 classics. Brand new covers of classic U2 songs by Grammy Award-winning and up-and-coming African artists, including Angelique Kidjo, Les Nubians, Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars, Soweto Gospel Choir, Vusi Mahlasela, and others.
In his two-and-a-half decades of carrying the torch of social justice, Billy Bragg has melded the folksy populism of Woody Guthrie with the anger and indignation of the Clash, and both are perfectly encapsulated on his Anti debut Mr. Love and Justice.
The rumba is the signature sound in Afro-Cuban neighborhoods. This singing and all-percussion tribute to the late "street hero" Tío Tom (Gonzalo Asencio) boasts an all-star line-up led by renowned drummer Orlando "Puntilla" Ríos.
The acoustic, steel-string guitar has become the instrument of the world. Renaissance... is guitar-legend Dan Crary's celebration of the guitar. With thundering arrangements and state-of-the-art analogue/audiophile production, it's "...A magnificent disc." —Dave Higgs, Nashville Public Radio.