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CD 536
This CD presents the late, great Lydia Mendoza over 50 years, from her first solo recording of "Mal Hombre" in 1934 to a live concert recording in 1982. It includes a 40 page booklet with all songs in Spanish and English.

CD 535
The Creole Belles are distinguished by the high-energy, traditional fiddle style of Delilah, who is joined by accordionist Maureen Karpan and established musicians Karen Leigh and Karen Celia Heil to bring the traditional sounds of Creole music to Cajun and zydeco fans. With fiddle and accordion fronting the band and upright bass, rubboard and guitar providing solid rhythm, they entertain crowds with traditional, down home Cajun and Creole dance music. Features special guest Andrew Carrière.

CD 534
This CD brings you spontaneous performances by Michael and David Doucet, Sammy Rimington, Henry Gray, Bruce "Sunpie" Barnes, the Tremè Brass Band, Lionel Batiste Sr., Miss Lollypop, and Lars Edegran, all recorded on a visit to New Orleans shortly before Katrina devistated the city.

CD 532
This CD captures the marvelous, impromptu sounds of Sammy. It features his remarkable playing with his own Hot Six recorded live at the Palm Court, with Michael Doucet, and with the Tremè Brass Band.

CD 525
Playing with the togetherness that can only be found in ensembles of close family, The Savoy Family Band delivers the sort of excitement that comes from innovation within the deep roots of Cajun music.

CD 531
Banjo tunes, fiddle tunes, gospel songs, old ballads, and new songs are all tied together by the talented musicians of the Galax, Virginia area, and Stevie's banjo.

CD 9059
This collection brings you some of the first recordings by Beto Villa's Orchestra produced for the south Texas IDEAL label between 1948 and 1954 by Armando Marroquin. All selections are instrumentals featuring Beto Villa's alto saxophone and represent the wide variety of then popular dances.

CD 9060
Conjunto Bernal broke the traditional barriers of this Texas dance music by introducing three-part vocal harmonies, a sound widely popular among middle class Mexicans, and incorporating an orquesta sound into their arrangements. Here are 15 original hits recorded in the 1950s with plenty of polkas showing off Paulino's superb accordion.

CD 9062
On this 1980 recording, Rose Maddox teamed up with bluegrass legend, the late Vern Williams and his band to record some of her best known songs and best loved bluegrass songs.

CD 533
This album, their second Arhoolie release, continues with their young, fresh, energetic take on traditional Cajun and Creole dance music and songs.

CD 9058
All gospel bluegrass. Rose Maddox spent much of her later years playing with bluegrass bands and in 1982 she went into the studio for two days with the amazing Vern Williams Band to record this album of her gospel music favorites.

CD 7051 - 2 CD SET
A collection of hot Balkan string band music as it traveled from its origins to the USA, where most of these 78s were recorded between 1910 and 1950. This unique string band music features amazing virtuoso playing by the top musicians who defined the genre. Special price two CD set with 40 page booklet containing detailed notes.

CD 529
A rare treat! Old time Louisiana French-Creole country music performed with uncommon vitality by three friends, steeped and raised in this unique ethnic heritage.

CD 530
Son Jarocho is at its best — authentic musicians conversing in their vernacular language, exchanging musical ideas, rhythms and verses, with hearty rural drive.

CD 9057
These lovingly restored historic first recordings by Mario Montes and Ramiro Cavazos, were the first by Los Donneños, and reflect the repertoire popular in the cantinas from 1950-1954.

CD 522
From the Whitetop region of Virginia's Appalachia comes this delightful Old Time Stringband.

CD 521
This band of young, hot pickers, play real, down home bluegrass, from the Galax, Virginia, area.

CD 523
Csókolom's third album continues their mission to make sounds from another time sound timeless. These "Fullbloods and Hybrids from Greater Transylvania" show that they haven't lost their touch.

CD 524
"So there we were 38 years ago, with all the raw energy Vern & Ray would bring to one of their shows. They were the 'real deal' folks, I'll never forget what I learned from them and I'm still proud to have been a part of it." — Herb Pedersen
Recorded LIVE at the San Francisco Folk Festival.

CD 520
The Pine Leaf Boys play traditional, home-grown Cajun and Creole music from south Louisiana. This, their debut album, reflects their love for the music and their life with the music. They play music because they love it, and this is evident in their shows. As Wilson says, ³If we weren't doing it over there on stage, we'd be right at home on our front porch jamming together every night.²

CD 513
These previously unissued recordings, from the early 1970s, present Lydia primarily as a singer accompanied by her own 12 string guitar, mariachis, and a fine orchestra which includes a superb accordionist.

CD 9045
This CD is a rare treat, featuring one of the few African-American blues fiddlers to make recordings. Recorded by Dr. Harry Oster in the 1960s, all but one of these recordings is previously unissued.

Los PINGÜINOS DEL NORTE
Corridos de la Frontera  —  CD 9051

BLUES WITH A MESSAGE
Various Artists  —  CD 510

TOM McFARLAND
Travelin' with the Blues  —  CD 9055

TRIO SAN ANTONIO
Trio San Antonio  —  CD 9052

CLIFTON CHENIER
Louisiana Blues and Zydeco  —  CD 9053

Mariachi los GAVILANES de OAKLAND
Corrido del Mono  —  CD 9050

BANDA SALVATIERRA
Asi Es La Vida  —  CD 9049

SACRED STEEL GUITAR INSTRUMENTALS
Various Artists  —  CD 515

LOS ALEGRES DE TERAN
Original Recordings 1952-1954  —  CD 9048

ISIDRO LOPEZ
Vol. 2, 15 More Original Hits  —  CD 9047

BIG MAMA THORNTON
With the Muddy Waters Blues Band  —  CD 9043

Sam Brothers 5
SAM (Get Down)  —  CD 9044

The Armstrong Twins
Mandolin Boogie  —  CD 9046

CAJUN CHAMPS
Various Artists  —  CD 327

CLIFTON CHENIER
Sings The Blues  —  CD 9041

ISIDRO LOPEZ
15 Original Hits  —  CD 9042

THE CARRIÈRE BROTHERS
Musique Creole  —  CD 512

JUAN REYNOSO
Genius of Mexico's Tierra Caliente  —  CD 509

CLIFTON CHENIER
The King Of Zydeco  —  DVD BF 401

FREDDY FENDER
Interpreta El Rock!  —  CD 9039

FREDDY FENDER
Rock 'N Roll  —  CD 9038

JUKE BOY BONNER
Ghetto Poet  —  CD 9040

RAUL "El Ruco" MARTINEZ
Dueto Alegre  —  CD 9029

Los CAMPESINOS de MICHOACÁN
de Salvador Baldovinos  —  CD 9035

ANGOLA PRISON SPIRITUALS
Various Artists  —  CD 9036

The HODGES BROTHERS
Bogue Chitto Flingding  —  CD 9037

J'AI ETE AU BAL
Various Artists  —  DVD BF 103

CHULAS FRONTERAS & DEL MERO CORAZON
Various Artists  —  DVD BF 104

HACKBERRY RAMBLERS
Early Recordings: 1935-1950  —  CD 7050

AMALIA!
Old Greek Songs In The New Land  —  CD 7049

the SAVOY-DOUCET Cajun Band
The Best of the SAVOY-DOUCET Cajun Band  —  CD 500

EL CIEGO MELQUIADES
San Antonio House Party  —  CD 7045

JIM SMOAK &
The Louisiana Honeydrippers
Bayou Bluegrass  —  CD 9032

JESSE LEGÉ &
EDWARD POULLARD
Live! At the Isleton Crawdad Festival —  CD 9031

Recorded Live at the Second
SACRED STEEL CONVENTION
Various Artists  —  CD 502

SONNY SIMMONS TRIO
Live – in Paris  —  CD 506

DEL McCOURY
I Wonder Where You Are Tonight  —  CD 9030

JOAQUÍN DÍAZ
Merengue Alegre  —  CD 505

Rev. PEARLY BROWN
You're Gonna Need That Pure Religion  —  CD 9025

Los MONTAÑESES DEL ALAMO
First Recordings: 1940-1950  —  CD 7021