Aselefech Ashine - BeautiesDizzying close harmonies and indestructible grooves on this lost classic from Ethiopia's Golden Age. Aselefech Ashine and Getenesh Kebret, two young women raised in the bustling cosmopolitan milieu of late empire Addis Ababa, released one single and a full length LP in 1976 before disappearing from the music business entirely. Originally released on Kaifa, the label responsible for some of the heaviest and funkiest Ethiopian records of all time,

it used music and visual arts as a voice to confront the cultural and political establishment

Lake Ruth)

a group that manages to make even worry and isolation sound inviting

Songs like "Cover Your Tracks

which allows her to build entire orchestras of electronically modified and duplicated cellos live and in response to her acoustic playing

Recorded by longtime co-producer Jace Lasek (The Besnard Lakes)

The influence and inspiration for this third Roots Reggae compilation are deeply rooted in producer/drummer/programmer Bernard Hall's deep abiding love for roots rock reggae and his undying dedication to the rock steady movement

As the front person of UK indie-rock trio Dama Scout

Rarity - German version of Mozart's "Finta gardiniera

The bright summer

and Gary Kendall

Villa-Lobos - Choros Xii & Vii/Bachiana Brasileira 1