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Nancy Vieira Fred MartinsEsperança
Cape Verdean singer Nancy Vieira and Rio de Janeiro-born singer-songwriter Fred Martins met in 2013. Since then, the two have collaborated on numerous concerts and recordings, ultimately venturing into a joint album. The album masterfully combines the incomparable beauty of Brazilian and Cape Verdean music, while also conveying the emotions that the duo wishes to express in the current climate.more

New releases February 2026

GMC120CD
World Music  Italien16.98 EURORaül Refree Maria MazzottaSan Paolo di GalatinaThis project came about gradually, driven by suggestions from festivals and without the pressure of a recording commitment. When Raül received an email from Maria Mazzotta asking to collaborate, he had to decline due to his busy schedule, but he fell in love with her voice. A few years later, during a trip to Apulia in April 2022, they took the opportunity to meet and play together. During this meeting, ... more
GMCLP120LP
World Music  Italien25.99 EURORaül Refree Maria MazzottaSan Paolo di Galatina (LP)This project came about gradually, driven by suggestions from festivals and without the pressure of a recording commitment. When Raül received an email from Maria Mazzotta asking to collaborate, he had to decline due to his busy schedule, but he fell in love with her voice. A few years later, during a trip to Apulia in April 2022, they took the opportunity to meet and play together. During this meeting, ... more
AM70402 CD
Jazz  Bebop27.98 EURODexter GordonMore Than You KnowThis inaugural title features an unreleased live recording by one of the true legends of jazz history—The Sophisticated Giant, tenor saxophone master Dexter Gordon, performing with his early-’80s quartet: Kirk Lightsey on piano, David Eubanks on bass, and Edward Gladden on drums. The concert was recorded in Genoa, Italy, in 1981, at Villa Imperiale, during the Festival Estate Jazz 81.
IVJ110CD
Jazz  Allgemein17.98 EUROMarc CoplandString TheoryMarc Copland and Mark Feldman need no introduction---veterans of the NY jazz scene, they have contributed for years to the development of this music in America and Europe. Both members of John Abercrombie’s quartet, they spoke of playing together many times, finally doing so in 2022 and 2023, with European and American performances and recording sessions in France and Germany. The two have a remarkable ... more
MC0096CD
Jazz  Blues17.98 EUROKim WilsonSlow BurnSlow Burn is Kim Wilson's follow-up to his 2020 Grammy-nominated release. These recordings are from two separate sessions in 2014 and 2020. This may be Kim's deepest blues record ever. He covers legends like B.B. King, Howlin' Wolf, and Sonny Boy Williamson. Slow Burn features Kim's deep and passionate vocals as well as his renowned harmonica virtuosity.
35104352CD
Jazz  Allgemein17.98 EUROLisa WulffHand auf’s Herz
TM68974CD
World Music  Griechenland16.98 EUROMikis Theodorakis & Maria FarantouriThe Birthday Concert '95On 29 July 1995, Greek composer, conductor and cosmopolitan Mikis Theodorakis turned 70 and celebrated this milestone on 11 May with a magnificent concert at the Philharmonie in Munich's Gasteig. He was accompanied by Maria Farantouri, known worldwide as the ideal interpreter of his songs, the renowned bouzouki player Lakis Karnezis and a band of nine other musicians. This celebration of contemporary ... more
KRANK248CD
Pop  Experimental19.98 EUROGrouperWay Their CreptFor the first time in more than 15 years, the debut album by Grouper is being made available on LP and CD, reissued in conjunction with the 20th anniversary of the original release.The first in a series of ineffable solo albums and collaborations that have come since, these are the initial sounds widely shared by the artist on a long journey of explorations that continue to this day. ... more
KRANK248LPLP
Pop  Experimental37.98 EUROGrouperWay Their Crept (LP)For the first time in more than 15 years, the debut album by Grouper is being made available on LP and CD, reissued in conjunction with the 20th anniversary of the original release.The first in a series of ineffable solo albums and collaborations that have come since, these are the initial sounds widely shared by the artist on a long journey of explorations that continue to this day. ... more
CRACK0090CD
Jazz  Allgemein17.98 EUROHarry SokalI remember JoeThe melody of Joe Zawinul's composition “In a Silent Way” plays a central role in Harry Sokal Groove Unlimited's new live album “I Remember Joe”, which also prompted Miles Davis to release his own version.Suspended sounds and grooves, infused with pulsating energy, take you on an unforgettable journey and open up new horizons to experience boundless, heart-warming adventures. These elements can be ... more
WBR002CD
World Music  USA  Folk15.35 EUROLucy KittTelling Me BackBritish singer-songwriter Lucy Kitt unveils her highly anticipated second album, Telling Me, a deeply personal collection that shifts focus from introspection to storytelling, capturing the lives and struggles of those closest to her. Drawing from her love of 70’s Laurel Canyon folk, 90’s indie rock, and country music, Kitt crafts narratives that blend her own experiences with compassionate observations ... more
CM031825CD
Jazz  Allgemein15.35 EUROJoe MagnarelliDecidedly SoDecidedly So is the new album by NYC trumpeter-composer Joe Magnarelli. For his third release for Cory Weeds' Cellar Live label, Joe features trombone dynamo Steve Davis in the frontline, backed by a snap-crackle rhythm section of pianist Jeremy Manasia, bassist Clovis Nicolai, and drummer Rodney Green.
FA59252 CD
World Music  Kuba23.98 EURODiverseCuba - Cha Cha Chá 1950-1962
07106722 CD
Rock  Spanien17.98 EURODiverseHechizo (Tributo a Heroes del Silencio)
SSC1805CD
Jazz  Allgemein17.98 EUROJohn Ellis Double WideFireballIt seems there are often two sides that must be acknowledged when considering an idea, concept or object. It could be as simple as candy being both spicy and sweet or something philosophically deeper, like seeing a destructive fire allowing for renewal. Woodwind specialist and composer John Ellis lives a musical life frequently dealing in dualities. On his new recording, Fireball, Ellis presents a ... more
T5MLP0037LP
World Music  Kuba29.99 EUROThe Sons Of Buena VistaHere Come The Sons (LP)A Legacy of the Buena Vista Social Club® for the Next Generation of World-Class Musicians. The Sons of Buena Vista® carry forward the legacy of the Buena Vista Social Club®, passing it on to a younger generation of exceptional musicians who grew up alongside the revered Cuban grandmasters. These heirs to the legendary artists such as Ibrahim Ferrer, Compay Segundo,
CM103124CD
Jazz  Allgemein15.35 EUROEric AlexanderLike SugarOn his new album the wonderful Eric Alexander pays tribute to the great Stanley Turrentine. Here are eight carefully selected songs from the Turrentine repertoire that reflect his bluesy approach and love for the Great American Songbook. Alexander has three extraordinary musicians in the rhythm section for this recording; David Hazeltine on piano, Dennis Carroll on bass & George Fludas on drums.

News

  • 2/2/2026Nancy Vieira & Fred Martins at number 1 on the World Music Charts EuropeWith their joint album Esperança, Nancy Vieira and Fred Martins topped the World Music Charts Europe in February. The Cape Verdean singer and the Brazilian singer-songwriter masterfully combine the incomparable beauty of their respective musical traditions. "Given the current state of the world and the times we live in, we wanted to encourage people around the world to show mutual consideration and empathy based on love. With this wish in mind, we selected the music for our album” (Nancy & Fred). ...moreLatest release
    World Music  Kapverden
    Nancy Vieira Fred MartinsEsperança GMC118 CD
  • 1/20/2026Marco Mezquida on tour in March 2025The winner of the 2022 BMW Welt Jazz Award will present his new album ‘Táctil’ on eight dates in German-speaking countries in March 2026. The theme of his new album is the tactile aspect of music, the striking of keys, the plucking or strumming of strings, or the caressing or striking of membranes. All of this can be experienced live at these venues by one of Spain's most renowned jazz pianists and his trio:

    06.03.2026 BIX Jazzclub & Lounge, Stuttgart 07.03.2026 Bergson Kunstkraftwerk, Munich 8 March 2026 Industrie 36, Rorschach 9 March 2026 Gnadenkirche, Allensbach 11 March 2026 Theaterstübchen, Kassel 19 March 2026 Moods, Zurich 20 March 2026 Schauspielhaus Neubrandenburg 20 May 2026 Jazz Festival, Basel     ...more    Latest release
    Jazz  Latin-Jazz
    Marco MezquidaTáctil MMM2501 CD
  • 1/5/2026Georg Ringsgwandl from 12 to 14 January in Hamburg, Hanover and Berlin With his new album ‘Schawumm!’, the Bavarian singer-songwriter has once again made a musical statement and caused great excitement and sold-out concerts in southern Germany and Austria. From 12 to 14 January, Ringsgwandl will be touring northern Germany, performing at the St. Pauli Theater in Hamburg on 12 January, the Kulturzentrum Pavillion in Hanover on 13 January and Die Wühlmäuse in Berlin on 14 January. ...moreLatest release
    Pop  Deutschland
    Georg RingsgwandlSchawumm! GMC119 CD
  • 1/3/2026German Record Critics' Award publishes longlist for the fourth quarter of 2025Since its inception in 1963, the German Record Critics' Award has honoured high-quality recordings selected by juries in 32 categories. The longlists published prior to the actual quarterly award ceremony show the preliminary selections in each category, from which the jurors then choose their final winners. The longlist for the fourth quarter of 2025 once again includes several Galileo releases. In the Jazz I category, the album ‘Arrangements and Compositions for Jazz Orchestra’ by Ed Partyka, ‘Trumpet Tales’ by Klaus Wienerroither & Barbara Bruckmüller Big Band and ‘Hanamichi: The Final Studio Recording Vol. II’ by Masabumi Kikuchi are listed. Lina and Marco Mezquida with ‘O Fado’ and Nancy Vieira & Fred Martins with ‘Esperança’ are in the Traditional Ethnic Music category, while BonificiaEmilianaVeneta's “Quattro” and José Peixoto & Nuno Cintrão's ‘Visita – Diálogos com Carlos Paredes’ have made the shortlist in the Folk and Singer/Songwriter category. ...moreLatest release
    World Music  Kapverden
    Nancy Vieira Fred MartinsEsperança GMC118 CD
    Jazz  Big Band
    Klaus Wienerroither Barbara Bruckmüller Big BandTrumpet Tales Q2505 CD
    World Music  Italien
    BonificaEmilianaVenetaQuattro VM3061 CD
    Jazz  Allgemein
    Masabumi KikuchiHanamichi - The Final Studio Recording Vol. II RH1008CD CD
    World Music  Portugal
    José Peixoto Nuno CintrãoVisita - Dialogos com Carlos Paredes GMC117 CD
    World Music  Portugal  Fado
    Lina Marco MezquidaO Fado GMC115 CD
    Jazz  Big Band
    Ed PartykaArrangements and compositions for Jazz Orchestra TCB38702 CD

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