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Saka Acquaye —
Voices Of Africa – High-Life & Other Popular Music (aka Gold Coast Saturday Night) ... LP 
Nonesuch, Late 1950s. Near Mint- ... $8.99
Although most Nonesuch Explorer sessions were ethnographic ones, recorded in the field by the label's engineers – this one's a studio session, recorded in New York by a group that's reputedly from Ghana, but which seems to be kind of a "fake" one from our perspective. Why? Well, ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(70s pressing with Warner text. Cover has minimal aging, and is great overall.)
Tony Allen —
Secret Agent (180 gram pressing) ... LP Nonesuch/World Circuit, 2010. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... Out Of Stock
Tony Allen never lets us down – and even though he recorded this set well into the first decade of his "comeback" years, an album like this still has the same sort of fresh, urgent feel that got him noticed again by a whole new generation of fans! There's definitely lots of Allen's ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Because/Nonesuch, 2006. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Fontella Bass —
No Ways Tired ... CD Atlantic/Nonesuch, 1995. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
An unusual later album from the singer who recorded both for Chess Records in the 60s, and worked with the Art Ensemble Of Chicago in the 70s! This is a spiritual set, taking Fontella Bass back to her roots – with production from Wayne Horvitz. (Soul, Global Grooves) CD
(Out of print.)
Bulgarian State Television Female Voice Choir —
Le Mystere Des Voix Bulgares ... LP Elektra/Nonesuch, Mid 1970s. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(80s pressing. Includes insert. Cover has a cutout notch and light wear.)
Toumani Diabate's Symmetric Orchestra —
Boulevard De L'Independence ... CD World Circuit/Nonesuch, 2006. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... CD
(Out of print.)
Gyuto Tantric College —
Tibetan Buddhism – Tantras Of Gyuto/Nonesuch, 1975. Used ... Out Of Stock
A classic recording of Buddhist chants – from the legendary Gyuto monks! CD
(Late 80s Elektra/Nonesuch pressing.)
Nonesuch, 1996. Used ... $1.99
Gidon Kremer on violin, Friedrich Lips on accordion, Per Arne Glorvigen on bandoneon, Vladimir Tonkha on cello, Michel Portal on clarinet, Alois Posch on double bass, Elisabeth Chojnacka on harpischord, Mark Pekarsky on percussion, and Vadim Sakharov on piano. (Jazz, Global Grooves) CD
(Out of print.)
Kronos Quartet & Asha Bhosle —
You've Stolen My Heart – Songs From RD Burman's Bollywood ... CD Elektra/Nonesuch, 2005. Used ... Out Of Stock
... CD
Youssou N'Dour —
Nothing's In Vain (Coono Du Reer) ... CD Nonesuch, 2002. Used ... $1.99
... CD
(Traycard has a crease.)
Nonesuch, 2007. Used ... $1.99 2.99
... CD
(Out of print, crease through traycard artwork.)
Odessa Balalaikas —
Art Of The Balalaika ... LP Nonesuch, 1982. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover is bent at the top left corner.)
World Circuit/Nonesuch, 2008. Used ... $5.99
... CD
(Out of print, marker through slipcase barcode.)
Orchestra Baobab —
Pirates Choice ... CD World Circuit/Nonesuch, 1982. Used 2 CDs ... Out Of Stock
Hardly a pirate album at all – and instead one of the first big global moments of fame for the mighty Orchestra Baobob – a Senegalese combo who'd really been honing their craft during the 70s! The album has the group working with all the soulful currents of their early work – and ... read more CD
Orchestra Baobab —
Pirates Choice ... LP World Circuit/Nonesuch, 1982. Near Mint- 2LP ... Out Of Stock
Hardly a pirate album at all – and instead one of the first big global moments of fame for the mighty Orchestra Baobob – a Senegalese combo who'd really been honing their craft during the 70s! The album has the group working with all the soulful currents of their early work – and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Orchestra Baobab —
Specialist in All Styles ... CD World Circuit/Nonesuch, 2002. Used ... Out Of Stock
A great return to form for Orchestra Baobab – a group who really shone on the Senegalese scene in the 70s, but disbanded right as they were hitting global fame – eventually reuniting around the time of this album, thanks to demand from listeners around the world! The style is nicely ... read more CD
Carlos Paredes —
Guitarra Portuguesa ... CD Nonesuch, 1969/1970. Used ... Out Of Stock
... CD
(Out of print.)
Faramarz Payvar & Ensemble —
Persian Heritage – Classical Music Of Iran ... LP Nonesuch, 1974. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
... LP, Vinyl record album
American Clave/Nonesuch, 1988. Used ... $6.99
A record that features a slightly expanded concept on the ideas that Astor Piazzolla had unleashed with his Zero Hour album – all those incredible twists and turns he'd been using to transform Argentine modern music – roots in the tango, but expressions that are up there with some of ... (Latin, Global Grooves) read more CD
(Sealed copy! Mark through barcode.)
Astor Piazzolla —
Rough Dancer & The Cyclical Night ... CD Nonesuch, 1987. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Great work from one of the most creative periods of Astor Piazzolla! (Latin, Global Grooves) CD
(Out of print.)
Nonesuch, 1972. Very Good+ ... $11.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a promo sticker, minimal wear.)
Nonesuch, 2005. Used ... $7.99
... CD
(Out of print.)
Rokia Traore —
Bowmboi ... CD Nonesuch/Tama, 2004. Used ... Out Of Stock
The third album from Malian singer Rokia Traore – a compelling collection of folksy tunes with a focus on her incredible vocals, supported by instrumentation that includes light percussion and guitar. The booklet provides translation of the set's stunning lyrics, and titles include "Mani ... read more CD
Goro Yamaguchi —
Bell Ringing In The Empty Sky – Japanese Shakuhachi Music ... CD Nonesuch, 1969. Used ... Out Of Stock
... CD
(Out of print.)
Various —
Africa – Ceremonial & Folk Music ... LP Nonesuch, 1975. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
For years, these volumes, issued by Nonesuch in the 70s, have served as the benchmark for field recordings of traditional folk musics from all over the African continent. This volume documents ceremonial dance musics from Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania and covers many styles, from small ensembles and ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing.)
Various —
Africa – Drum, Chant & Instrumental Music ... LP Nonesuch, 1976. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
A classic series of field recordings – done for Nonesuch by Stephen Jay, and recorded in Niger, Mali, and Upper Volta regions. Titles include "Kountougi Solo", "Djerma Dundun Drummers", "Tuareg Medicinal Chant", "Kouco Solo", "Songhay Kombi & ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label pressing.)
Various —
Animals Of Africa – Sounds Of The Jungle, Plain & Bush ... LP Nonesuch, 1973. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
There's no music per se on this disc, just grunts, groans, howls and other sounds from the wild. Twelve different animals are featured, from the fierce, man-eating leopard, to the playful vervet monkey, the timid hyrax, the mighty rhinocerous, the peaceful and beautiful zebra, the strange ... (Sound Library, Global Grooves) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Various —
Dances Of The World – Music From The Nonesuch Explorer Series ... LP Nonesuch, 1987. Near Mint- ... Just Sold Out!
Includes field recordings from Ghana, Turkey Bali, Peru, Bulgaria, Uganda, Spain, Himalayas, Japan, Paraguay, Yugoslavia, Niger, Mexico, Java, and Dalarna. LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert. Cover has a cutout notch, but is great!)
Various —
Golden Rain – Balinese Gamelan Music/Nonesuch, 1989. Near Mint- ... $14.99
One of the most important albums to present the sounds of Bali to the world at large – not just because the set perfectly captures the sharper, more bracing sound of Balinese gamelan, but also because it includes an extended recording of the famous "monkey chant"! The first half of ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Teal label stereo pressing with RL etch. Cover has light wear and aging.)
Various —
Mexico – Fiestas Of Chiapas & Oaxaca ... CD Elektra/Nonesuch, 1976. Used ... Out Of Stock
Field recordings by David Lewiston that feature regional folk and festival tunes from Southern Mexico. Tracks include "Son Alegre", "Son Sventa Cajvaltic", "El Chinito", "La Jota", and "Valse Chiapenecas". CD
Nonesuch, 1971. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $16.99
A compilation of the Nonesuch Explorer series. It's split up into The Far East, which features "Ketjak", "Baris", "Frong Song", "Ketawang", "Echigojishi", and "Shrine Music"; India, which contains "Ni Ri Ni Ri Ga Ma", "Jogia ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a tiny corner bump and light aging, but looks great overall.)
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