ShellacHead Oakland, California
ShellacHead is dedicated to exploring world music from the analog era.
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When the Moon Goes Down in the Valley of Time: African-American Gospel, 1939-52
by Canary Records
supported by 42 fans who also own “TAARAB: Songs of the Swahili Coast”
I have loved the dixie Humming birds since the 1960s, but have never heard their early work--amazing. Listening to all this wonderous harmony and spirit comes close to restoring my lost faith in Christianity.
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Excavated Shellac: An Alternate History of the World's Music
by Various Artists
supported by 41 fans who also own “TAARAB: Songs of the Swahili Coast”
Eclectic and real. Music documentation at its best. A global snapshot of the early 20th Century.
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Quilted Flowers: 1940s Albanian & Epirot Recordings from the Balkan Label
by Canary Records
supported by 38 fans who also own “TAARAB: Songs of the Swahili Coast”
good reed/string work on this!! and the passionate vocals! i was given the download card for this from my friend dave farrow (hookfinger on bandcamp). goes really well with my Secret Museum of Mankind: Music of North Africa, and Klezmer Music CDs that i put on my ipod - great old 78s transferred to the digital realm for all to enjoy!
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Frank and His Sisters
by Frank and His Sisters
This new reissue introduces the Tanzanian pop trio to the world.
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The Water Runs Uphill: Greek Folk Music in NYC, 1921-25
by Sotirios Stasinopoulos
A vibrant collection of early 20th century recordings from gifted Greek folk singer Sotirios Stasinopoulos brim with Hellenic pride.
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I Am Servant of Your Voice: March 1917 - June 1918
by Zabelle Panosian
Stunning, otherworldly folk music from Turkish singer Zabelle Panosian, recorded in 1917. Aching, gripping, gorgeous and hypnotic.
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The Cleopatra Record
by Joe Maneri, Udi Hrant, and Friends
supported by 36 fans who also own “TAARAB: Songs of the Swahili Coast”
I discovered Canary Records because of this album. Used to see Joe Manieri perform in jazz clubs around Boston. Thank you for the careful restoration of the original recordings, and the research and extensive notes on this special record.
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