Tradition International Music

93 Korea Traditional Music Vol. 9 - Sung Chang Soon Pansori

Go on the road again with Koda Kumi! Now a yearly tradition, the pop diva is offering a brand-new set of remix songs for your driving pleasure with Koda Kumi Driving Hit's 5. The fifth installment of the hit series chains 15 Koda Kumi hits including Go to the Top, Koishikute and Ai no Kotoba together into one hour-long nonstop remix.

Another sageuk (or period drama) wins the hearts of audiences following the phenomenal success of period epics like Jumong and Four Gods. Shifting in focus from the Goguryeo to the Joseon Era, Yi San offers an intimate look into the life and the legacy of King Jeong Jo (1776-1800), the 22nd monarch of the Joseon Dynasty and one of the most popular ..

Unlike traditional music group, Johnny's group A.B.C Z releases their singles in DVD format. Six months after their number one single Zutto Love, the boys are back with their third DVD single Twinkle Twinkle A.B.C Z! The song is a sweet dance ballad that compares love to a bright shining star. In addition to the song's music video, the DVD release ..

A unique artist known for blending traditional Japanese culture with contemporary musical elements, Domoto Tsuyoshi followed his 2011 concert at Nara's Yakushi-ji with a concert at Kyoto's Heian Shrine. This time, Domoto recruited feature film director Tsutsumi Yukihiko to film the show and turn it into a feature film. Now, Heianyuki - featuring ni..

On the heels of hit songs like Ikimonogakari s Yell and Angela Aki s Tegami - Haikei Jugo no Kimi e -, YUI joins a proud tradition with her latest single Fight. Like those beloved pop hits, Fight is an inspirational song that will be used as the set song for middle school division of the 2012 NHK National School Music Competition. The single includ..

Features: Putumayo World Music presents India , a CD collection showcasing India's rich musical variety, from traditional and acoustic music to Bollywood and electronica. India's emergence as a global economic power has brought increased awareness of this extraordinarily diverse country's multicultural offerings, its music foremost among them. Indi..

Features: One cannot overstate the influence Africa has had on music of the world. Jazz, blues, rock and roll, gospel, salsa , samba , funk, hip-hop, reggae, zydeco, zouk - the list of genres which have roots in African music is endless. Africa is home to a myriad of styles, and it remains one of the most creative places for music on the planet. Tr..

Features: Women have always played an essential role in the preservation of African culture. From lullabies sung to sleepy children to chants of celebration, women are important bearers of tradition. Unlike some areas in the world where females are discouraged from taking part in public musical performance, in sub-Saharan Africa, music is an essent..

For their 50th single, Morning Musume is putting out an epic double A-side release featuring two great dance songs! Both written by Tsunku, One Two Three is a pulsating tune with a modern twist, while The Matenrou Show sticks to the traditional Momosu sound. Each generation of Momosu member will also be performing an additional B-side track to roun..

Features: European Playground , the newest release in Putumayo Kids' acclaimed Playground series of CDs, is a collection of 15 songs that takes families on a fun-filled cross-genre musical tour around the continent. Europe is a favorite destination for travelers who marvel at the continent's rich cultural variety. Europe is home to almost 50 countr..

A unique artist known for blending traditional Japanese culture with contemporary musical elements, Domoto Tsuyoshi followed his 2011 concert at Nara's Yakushi-ji with a concert at Kyoto's Heian Shrine. This time, Domoto recruited feature film director Tsutsumi Yukihiko to film the show and turn it into a feature film. Now, Heianyuki - featuring ni..

Instead of the traditional dome and stadium venues, NEWS chose to kick off their 2012 concert tour at Tokyo's Chichibunomiya Rugby Field. Check out the group's first outdoor concert in its entirety with the tour's DVD release! In addition to the concert's opening show watched by over 25,000 NEWS fans the Utsukushii Koi no Suruyo live DVD also i..

Go on the road again with Koda Kumi! Now a yearly tradition, the pop diva is offering a brand-new set of remix songs for your driving pleasure with Koda Kumi Driving Hit's 5. The fifth installment of the hit series chains 15 Koda Kumi hits including Go to the Top, Koishikute and Ai no Kotoba together into one hour-long nonstop remix.

Starring the youngest and brightest of Johnny's Entertainment, the musical spectacular Playzone has been an annual tradition since 1986. Tackey & Tsubasa's Imai Tsubasa is once again leading the cast for the show's 26th edition, named SONG & DANC'N. In addition to Johnny's artists like Nakayama Yuma and MAD returning, award-winning choreographer Tr..

Features: Putumayo invites children of all ages on a fun and educational musical journey through Latin America with Latin Playground , a collection of upbeat songs by well- known artists from Cuba, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Uruguay and more. Putumayo's highly successful and critically acclaimed series of world music for kids has introduced children to w..

Now an annual tradition, AKB48 kicks off their summer early with Manatsu no Sounds Good, their 2012 summer single! Fitting with the season of the sun, Manatsu no Sounds Good is another pleasant, cheerful tune from Japan's most popular idol group. Released a month before the 2012 AKB48 Senbatsu Election, all copies of the single includes a serial nu..

Features: Putumayo World Music continues its exploration of new directions in world music with African Groove , a collection of cutting-edge African music that highlights the ways modern styles have fused with African traditions. African Groove features musicians from Africa who experiment with hip-hop, remixing and electronic programming as well a..

The life and times of the first female ruler in Korean history comes to screen in the 2009 historical drama Queen Seon Duk. MBC's grand period biopic has reached national drama status in Korea, attracting over 40% viewership rating with its fascinating historical melodrama, luscious production values, and captivating battle of wits between two stro..

Features: Putumayo Kids presents Hawaiian Playground , a lively collection that explores the playful side of Hawaii's musical offerings. With selections featuring the sounds of ukuleles, steel guitars and harmonious vocals, this album is as colorful as the islands which inspired it. The Hawaiian people have inhabited the islands for centuries and t..