NONESUCH CD SALE

You will find the very latest Classical CD choices and previews posted by the MUSIClassical editors at our NEW CLASSICAL CD CHOICES Pages.

Nonesuch Records has long been renowned for its pivotal contributions to world music, as evidenced of late by the likes of Buena Vista Social Club, the Gipsy Kings, Caetano Veloso, and Orchestra Baobab. Its reach, however, extends beyond borders and into rock (Wilco) country (Emmylou Harris), classical (John Adams), and pop (Joni Mitchell). And, of course, there are great Nonesuch soundtracks, cast recordings, and just plain unclassifiable treasures. For a limited time, Amazon.com presents highlights from the Nonesuch catalog for up to 29% off. Check out the full list of featured titles and save on some enduring music from one of today's most respected labels.

"Mambo Sinuendo" Ry Cooder
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Ry Cooder & Manuel Galban's "Mambo Sinuendo" is a splendid new collaboration between two guitar masters--Cooder of "Buena Vista Social Club" acclaim and Cuban player Manuel Galban.

* Wilco, "Yankee Hotel Foxtrot"
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* Audra McDonald, "Happy Songs"
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* Emmylou Harris, "Red Dirt Girl"
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* Cast recording, "Into the Woods"
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ORCHESTRA BAOBAB

"Specialist in All Styles" Orchestra Baobab
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"Specialist in All Styles" marks the inspired return of Senegal's influencial Afro-Latin ensemble Orchestra Baobab after a 15-year hiatus.

* Robin Holcomb, "The Big Time"
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* Orchestra Baobab, "Pirates Choice"
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* Joni Mitchell, "Travelogue"
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* Original soundtrack, "Big Bad Love"
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PAOLO CONTE

"The Best of Paolo Conte [Elektra/Asylum]" Paolo Conte
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"The Best of Paolo Conte" provides a window into the cabaret stylings of the beloved Italian crooner.

* Clint Mansell, "Requiem for a Dream"
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* Jon Brion, "Punch Drunk Love"
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* Bill Frisell, "The Willies"
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* Mandy Patinkin, "Sings Sondheim"
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IBRAHIM FERRER

"Buena Vista Social Club Presents Ibrahim Ferrer" Ibrahim Ferrer
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"Buena Vista Social Club Presents Ibrahim Ferrer" provides a expansive forum for the veteran vocalist who shined so brightly as a member of the Buena Vista Social Club.

* Afro-Cuban All Stars, "A Toda Cuba Le Gusta"
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* Ruben Gonzalez, "Introducing...Ruben Gonzalez"
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* Omara Portuondo, "Buena Vista Social Club Presents Omara Portuondo"
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KRONOS QUARTET

"Nuevo" Kronos Quartet
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The Kronos Quartet's "Nuevo" is a genre-stretching breakthrough that brings an edgy modernism to Latin American music.

* John Adams, "Naive and Sentimental Music"
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* Philip Glass, "Koyaanisqatsi"
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* Gidon Kremer, "Happy Birthday"
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* Laurie Anderson, "Live in New York"
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GIPSY KINGS

"Volare! - The Very Best Of The Gipsy Kings" Gipsy Kings
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"Volare! The Very Best of the Gipsy Kings" gathers 37 favorites from the pop-flamenco group on two discs of sensual sounds.

* "Cantos de Amor"
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* "Gipsy Kings"
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* "The Best of the Gipsy Kings"
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CAETANO VELOSO

"Live in Bahia" Caetano Veloso
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The two-disc "Live in Bahia" captures Brazil Tropicalismo trailblazer Caetano Veloso on stage in his birth state of Bahía.

* Astor Piazzolla, "Tango Zero Hour"
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* Philip Glass, "The Hours"
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* Various artists, "The Civil War: Traditional American Songs and Instrumental Music Featured in the Film by Ken Burns"
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* Cast recording, "Dreamgirls in Concert"
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MORE INTERNATIONAL FAVORITES

"Distinto Diferente" Afro Cuban All Stars
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"Nothing's in Vain" Youssou N'Dour
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"Livro" Caetano Veloso
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Please note that the prices of the items featured above were accurate at the time this newsletter was sent. However, because our prices sometimes change, the prices in the newsletter occasionally differ from those you see when you visit our on-line store.

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