A really comprehensive look at the career of Chicago soul genius Terry Callier – and one that captures just about every phase of his career, and not just his famous albums for Chess! There's certainly a few tracks from the Chess/Cadet years here – but the record also features Terry ... read moreCD
Very nice set of Mingus' legendary Candid recordings – produced in 1960, after Mingus angrily departed Columbia records, and was finally given the freedom to work in the way that he wanted. The recordings are some of Mingus best – and they feature a righteous anger and sheer jazz power ... read moreCD
An amazing amount of greatness from the legendary Ann Peebles – easily one of the most important southern female soul singers of the 70s! Peebles was a seminal force on the Memphis soul scene, especially in the early part of the decade – working famously here for Hi Records, with lots ... read moreCD
Very cool compilation featuring 18 rare tracks from the 70's best blacksploitation flicks! Loads of great ones, including "Are You Man Enough" by the Four Tops, "Black Enough" by Melba Moore, "Pusherman" by Curtis Mayfield, "Theme From The Mack" by Willie ... read moreCD
A bit basic, but a nice overview of different popular styles from the last 25 years of African music – sort of an armchair selection of the best of recent stars and innovators across a wide range of genres. Titles include "Tres Impoli" by Franco, "Hawa Dolo" by Ali Farka ... read moreCD
Vintage Jamaican ska – with tracks from the Harry J All Stars, Maytals, Symarip, Desmond Dekker, Kentrick Patrick, Alton Ellis,Duke Reid Group, Freddie Notes & the Rudies, Baba Brooks, the Upsetters, Slim Smith, and more. CD
Music from Desmond Dekker, Jimmy Cliff, the Skatalites, Roland Alphonso, the Ethiopians, the Upsetters, Lord Tanamo, Dandy Livingstone, Don Drummond, the Pioneers, and more. CD