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AIM 5016 CD - Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience - Live! Worldwide

Album cover art for the aim release Live Worldwidea by Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience.
In the past 25 years Terrance Simien and his Zydeco band mates have toured the globe millions of miles to more than 30 countries. His fans have long been asking for a live CD. On “LIVE Worldwide”, Simien’s 8th CD he makes good on this request. Simien’s live performances are legendary, garnering Billboard recognition for one of the “Best Live Performance Acts of the Year.” On "LIVE Worldwide" Simien and his Zydeco Experience have recorded performances from tours that span the globe; from Mali, West Africa to New York City and Brazil to Havana, Cuba. Click to view Artist Bio & Track Listing pdf
Artist website: www.terrancesimien.com



AIM 1091 CD - Cubanismo - Greetings from Havana

Album cover art for the aim release Greeting from Havana by Cubanismo. Greetings from Havana is the follow-up to the internationally acclaimed cross-over album, Mardi Gras Mambo “Cubanismo” (in New Orleans, Billboard Top World Music Albums #9.). Due to constant world touring, this is the first album of new material from Cubanismo in over 6 years. It represents the evolution of the band through that time.
Recorded at Abdala Studios in Havana- Cuba’s finest studio This album exhibits all the fire and swing that defines traditional Cuban dance rhythms while also allowing its players the freedom of a jazz-style jam session resulting in fabulous big band sound with absolutely red hot solos. Click to view Artist Bio & Track Listing pdf
Artist website: www.timba.com/artists/cubanismo/index.asp

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AIM 1092 CD - Skatalites - On The Right Track

Album cover art for the aim release On the Right Track by The Skatalites Recorded in Byron Bay, Australia in 2006, On the Right Track mixes the coastal island vibes of Australia's and Jamaica's hippest towns with a heavy jazz influence. Among a myriad of reissues and compilations, this album stands out as having the best new original material ever on an international Skatalites release since 1964 Click to view Artist Bio & Track Listing pdf
Artist website: www.skatalites.com

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AIM 5015 CD - Marva Wright - After the Levees Broke

Album cover art for the aim release After the Levees Broke by Marva Wright One of the most powerful voices in New Orleans Today. Versatile performer whose reportoire includes Pop, Blues, Gospel, Jazz and Soul. Star of New Orleans Jazzfest and a respected singer.
Known in her home town as Bluesiana Mama and Internationally known as Loiusiana's Queen of the Blues . Click to view Artist Bio & Track Listing pdf
Artist website: www.marvawright.com

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