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Build: The Power of Hip Hop Diplomacy in a Divided World

Mark Katz - Oxford University Press
Format: Hardcover

Since 2001, the U.S. Department of State has been sending hip hop artists abroad to perform and teach as goodwill ambassadors. There are good reasons for this: hip hop is known and loved across the globe, acknowledged and appreciated as a product of American culture. Hip hop has from its beginning...
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Process

Sampha - Young Turks
Format: Audio CD

Sampha hails from Morden, south London and has spent the last six years generously dividing his musical talents across solo and collaborative work. In addition to his own revered solo releases (his debut Sundanza EP, 2013's Dual EP and "Too Much / Without You" single) , Sampha...
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Drew's Famous Kids Fun Easter Favorites

Hit Crew - Drew's Entertainment
Format: Audio CD

Keep those youngsters occupied this Easter with a wide range of all-time holiday favorites, familiar pop songs and traditional sing-alongs provided by the Hit Crew, Drew's Famous recording ensemble.
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Always Ascending

Franz Ferdinand - Domino Recording Co.
Format: Audio CD

A triumphant recasting, Franz Ferdinand's Always Ascending is as exuberant as it is euphoric, bursting with fresh ideas born of what Alex Kapranos calls "aggressive sonic experimentation." With the help of producer Philippe Zdar (Cassius, Phoenix, Beastie Boys) , Kapranos and co. took...
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Kids' Guide to Learning the Ukulele: 24 Songs to Learn and Play

Emily Arrow - Happy Fox Books
Format: Paperback

The ukulele is the perfect first instrument for kids!Instructional guide for kids to learn how to play the ukulele24 easy-to-learn songs, games, and activitiesIntroduce children to music and the benefits of playing an instrument with this excellent resourceKid-friendly fun facts on the uke's...
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White African Power

Tanzania Albinism Collective
Format: CD


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Nat King Cole & Me

Gregory Porter - Blue Note
Format: Audio CD

Two-time GRAMMY-winning vocalist Gregory Porter s 3rd Blue Note album, Nat King Cole & Me, is a heartfelt tribute to his idol, the legendary singer, pianist and Capitol recording artist Nat King Cole.With the help of 6-time GRAMMY-winning arranger Vince Mendoza, the London Studio Orchestra,...
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Southern Blood

Gregg Allman
Format: Audio CD

EDITORIAL REVIEWS Rounder will be releasing the final studio album from rock and roll legend, Gregg Allman. The album has been a long time in the making and represents the culmination of one of the most prolific careers in classic rock history. Produced by Don Was and recorded in Muscle...
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Sheltering Skies

King Crimson
Format: Audio CD

EDITORIAL REVIEWS First release on vinyl of a 1980s King Crimson concert. The complete concert from Fréjus, France taken from the original multi-track tapes by Robert Fripp & Brad Davis. Additional performance of 'The Sheltering Sky' at Cap d'Agde also included. Vinyl cut by Jason...
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Wind river : original motion picture soundtrack

Nick Cave - Lakeshore Records


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