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ARC Music CATALOGUE WELCOME TO THE ARC Music CATALOGUE Welcome to the latest ARC Music catalogue. Here you will find possibly the finest and largest collection of world & folk music and other related genres in the world. Covering music from Africa to Ireland, from Tahiti to Iceland, from Tierra del Fuego to Yakutia and from Tango, Salsa and Merengue to world music fusion and crossovers to mainstream - our repertoire is huge. Our label was established in 1976 and since then we have built up a considerable library of recordings which document the indig- enous lifestyles and traditions of cultures and peoples from all over the world. We strive to supply you with interesting and pleasing recordings of the highest quality and at the same time providing information about the artists/groups, the instruments and the music they play and any other information we think might interest you. An important note. You will see next to the titles of each album on each page a product number (EUCD then a number). This is our reference number for each album. If you should ever encounter any difficulties obtaining our CDs in record stores please contact us through the appropriate company for your country on the back page of this catalogue - we will help you to get our music. Enjoy the catalogue, please contact us at any time to order and enjoy wonderful music from around the world with ARC Music. Best wishes, the ARC Music team. SPECIAL NOTE Instrumental albums in TOP 10 Best-Selling RELEASES 2007/2008 our catalogue are marked with this symbol: 1. FLAMENCO ARABE 2 (EUCD2000) Hossam Ramzy/José Luis Montón MEDIA ON ARC Music 2. THE VERY BEST OF JAPANESE MUSIC SANDANSKI’S CHICKEN [EUCD2122] (EUCD1861) Various Artists “The She’koyokh Klezmer Ensemble, eight superb musicians from London, England, are guaranteed to delight anyone who 3. THE BEST OF BELLYDANCE loves to hear Old World Klezmer tunes of Eastern Europe (EUCD2137) Various Artists mixed with strains of Balkan, Greek and Turkish music played in a celebratory fashion.” – Ottawa Jewish Bulletin, Canada 4. FLAMENCO ARABE (EUCD1785) Hossam Ramzy/Rafa El Tachuela BETWEEN HEAVEN AND EARTH: SONGS OF LOVE AND DEVOTION FROM INDIA AND PAKISTAN [EUCD2127] 5. HAFLA BELLYDANCE PARTY “The poetry of sufi masters such as Ahmed Faraz, Qateel (EUCD2065) Hossam Ramzy Shifal and Mirza Ghalib finds new life atop Khan’s composi- tions and Aziz’s gorgeous readings. The title of the album may 6. GYPSY FLAMENCO - LEYENDA ANDALUZA be Between Heaven and Earth, but the music here undoubt- (EUCD2124) Danza Fuego edly hovers closer to heaven.” - Global Rhythm Magazine, USA 7. JAPANESE DRUMS BEST OF FOLK MUSIC FROM LATVIA [EUCD2128] (EUCD1735) Wa Dai Ko Matsuri za “Full to bursting with heart, soul, optimism and a palpable sense of national pride, this is a superb album from start to 8. THE VERY BEST OF CHINESE MUSIC finish” - Rock ‘n’ Reel Magazine, UK (EUCD1947) Various Artists CHINESE FOLKSONGS [EUCD2129] 9. CHINESE FOLKSONGS (EUCD2129) Gong Linna “If someone [were to] ask me what would be my main discovery of the last 12 months in World Music, my answer is right away 10. this CD of the amazing Chinese singer Gong Linna… Gong 20 BEST SYRTAKIS FROM GREECE (EUCD2082) The Athenians Linna has an amazing mastery of her voice. She can sing with a moving softness, and then with a powerful rumbling voice, like a “dragon spitting fire”.” - La Scena Musicale, Canada THE SABRI FAMILY: 5 RAGAS [EUCD2152] REVIEWS ON GOEMA MUSIC “Superlative summit of sarangis… The jewel in the crown… is the final track, a performance Barry Van Zyl and The Bo Kaap Collective: of ‘Raga Pancham’ by the great Sabri Khan, a Goema Music from Cape Town [EUCD2133] master in total control of his instrument, dem- onstrating exquisite taste and impeccable into- “Woefully uneducated as I am, I was not aware that the nation. The disc is worth buying for the beautiful South African metropolis of Cape Town had a large Malay performance of this early morning raga alone.” Muslim community. Called the Bo Kaap (meaning “above - Songlines Magazine, UK Cape Town,” a reference to their location on the slopes of nearby Table Mountain), they’re part of the larger MASTERS OF IRAQI MUSIC [EUCD2154] multicultural area known as District Six… this CD “…this CD is a historical document, while its stomps like a hyper-speed combination of township jive inspiring music almost splashes out from the disc.” - Songlines Magazine, UK and country music with jolts of Caribbean calypso, Central American paranda and Brazilian choro thrown in… Cheers to the U.K.-based ARC label for bringing CHANTS FROM THE KINGDOM OF TONGA [EUCD2159] this wild and wonderful music out of hiding.” - World Music Central, USA “Fanshawe’s intimate connections to Pacific island culture “…a rollicking record that opens a window onto a seldom-seen aspect of South ensure that this disc is packed with some of the most striking, African culture.” - Global Rhythm Magazine, USA soulful examples of the style, and while the music is mainly sung a cappella without much overt ornamentation, it feels lush “This album is a rare chance for the interested listener to get a glimpse of an urban and expansive. This may surprise you!” - Slipcue E-Zine, USA music not related to the township traditions, and should be taken up heartily.” - All Music Guide, USA 2 ARC MUSIC CATALOGUE 2009 ARC MUSIC CATALOGUE 2009 3 ARC Music HOT PICK Hossam Ramzy: Sabla Tolo III [EUCD218] “One of my bellydance chums said the other day she was fed up with not knowing the full complement of Arabic rhythms as well as she felt she ought to. Then as if by fate, Sabla Tolo Volume 3 dropped through my letter box…! Have you come across the Sabla Tolo series before? I’m sure you have heard the name Hossam Ramzy. (I heard Hossam and his Egyptian Orchestra on Radio 3 today!). Hossam has been drumming for dancers from an early age and is married to the famous bellydancer; Serena Ramzy. He has released over 20 albums of Egyptian dance and world music to date and has worked with many household names of the musical world. When Hossam released the first Sabla Tolo album, it was quickly followed by volume 2 and now 3 by popular demand. This time he presents more brand new rhythmic compositions of Egyptian tabla solos with full percussion arrange- ments for Oriental dance, spanning a wide array of Egyptian and Middle Eastern rhythms. Explanations to each of the pieces with rhythms, numbers of bars, notation etc. are included in an accompanying booklet. This is a perfect tool for creating beautiful dance choreographies or just for studying and using as a little course in Egyptian and Middle Eastern rhythms.” - The Bellydance Club, UK ARC Music IN FILM & TV Indiana Jones and The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull included two tracks from our “Best of Russian Folk Songs” album. Most recently our music from “The Art of the Chinese Harp - Guzheng“ featured in the new spy comedy Burn After Reading. James Bond ‘Casino Royale’ featured music from our album “Caribbean Steeldrums, 20 Most Popular Melodies”. Music from our album “Hossam Ramzy presents: Gypsies of the Nile – Rahhal” was used in the action movie The Kingdom. Two of our Greek tracks were used in Steven Spielberg’s film Munich. The Hollywood comedy The 0 Year Old Virgin included music taken from “The Japanese Koto”. The shark drama Open Water featured music from our CD “Music of the Fiji Islands”. Music from “Songs of African Heritage” featured in the Oscar winning release The Constant Gardener. This is not to mention the numerous independent film makers who have sourced our catalogue to find the right world or ethnic music for their requirements. Major TV stations in the USA and UK such as the BBC who recently featured some of our Chinese music in their Around the World in 80 Gardens programme. ARC Music ONLINE VISIT THE ARC Music WEBSITE - www.arcmusic.co.uk Want to keep up-to-date with the latest news from ARC Music? A regular visit to our website is the best and easiest way to find out about our latest releases, artist news and current projects. Whether you are looking for a particular type of music, tour dates for your favourite artist, or simply want to check out our new releases, you can do it all online at the ARC Music website. Our site is easy to navigate and designed with you in mind. Here are just a few reasons to pay us a visit: • Current news Keep up-to-date with the latest news from our artists, including concerts and upcoming projects. • Search our catalogue Browse our extensive catalogue and place your order online. Our site is safe, secure and available 24/7 • Listen to our music ‘Try before you buy’ with sound clips available on most of our releases. • Read reviews Write reviews on ARC Music products you have purchased, or if you are thinking of buying an album then read the online reviews written by other customers to help you decide. • Stay in touch Subscribe to our free e-newsletter. Be the first to hear about our new releases, artist news and special offers. • International media Read recent reviews from international press in the media section. Visit us now at www.arcmusic.co.uk – your comprehensive source for world music. ARC Music DOWNLOADS Thousands of ARC Music tracks are now available for downloading at all leading internet stores such as iTunes, E-Music, MSN and Amazon. Download your favourite tracks in an instant and create your own personal world music library.
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