About the Album: Raven presents two of RY COODER'S most acclaimed film soundtracks - The Border and Alamo Bay - on CD for the first time. After working and recording in the 1960s with Taj Mahal, Captain Beefheart's Magic Band and the Rolling Stones, guitarist Ry Cooder went on to craft a series of "patchwork of Americana" albums including such seminal and stirring screen soundtracks as The Long Riders, Paris Texas and Crossroads. Displaying a voracious eclecticism that eventually took him light-years from his traditionalist roots, and the kind of slide-guitar playing that could make a lizard crawl down a wall, Cooder turned out a series of dazzling 1980s film soundtracks - including The Border (1982) and Alamo Bay (1985). These powerful works blend everything from Tex-Mex to Turkish instrumentation. They are breathtakingly beautiful sound-scapes of beguiling, ethereal music. Includes performances by John Hiatt, members of Los Lobos, Freddy Fender, David Lindley, Van Dyke Parks, Flaco Jimenez, Sam the Sham and Jim Dickinson. Richly diverse, adventurous and textured music from a stunning musician and Grammy winning soundtrack master. A beguiling blend of Tex-Mex, boppin' blues, earthy rock and country with moody, evocative guitar work. Detailed historical liner notes and superb quality audio
Label: Raven [Australia]
Video: Jeffrey Seller Is Letting Out His Inner Theater Kid
by Robert Bannon
- May 09, 2025
Jeffrey Seller has made the theatre that has changed my life. I will always remember being twelve years old and being obsessed with all that is Rent. This show changed the face of theatre. He did it again with Hamilton and In The Heights as well. His artistic blueprint is all over the DNA of Broadway. His new memoir 'Theatre Kid' is out and it is a must read for theatre fans and artists alike. Watch in this video!
The Blues Brothers Franchise to Return with New Graphic Novel Sequel
by Josh Sharpe
- May 06, 2025
The Blues Brothers universe is returning, beginning with a brand new original graphic novel: The Blues Brothers: The Escape of Joliet Jake. Written by Stella Aykroyd, Luke Pisano, and James Werner, the graphic novel serves as a sequel to the 1980 film.
HARRY POTTER Soundtracks Set for Vinyl Release in June
by Josh Sharpe
- April 30, 2025
After announcing a robust new 16-LP box set in 2024, Harry Potter: The Complete Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, Rhino now shares four individual Motion Picture Soundtrack LPs from the Harry Potter franchise.
Listen: Rachel Potter Releases 'The Animazement Trio'
by Chloe Rabinowitz
- April 18, 2025
Theater star and Nashville recording artist RACHEL POTTER – best known for appearances on Fox TV’s “The X Factor” and the Broadway musicals The Addams Family and Evita – has released “The Animazement Trio.' Listen here!
Dolly Parton to Release New Book 'STAR OF THE SHOW: My Life on Stage'
by Josh Sharpe
- April 17, 2025
Dolly Parton has announced the release of her upcoming book, STAR OF THE SHOW: My Life on Stage. A celebration of Dolly Parton’s iconic career as a performer, the book features entertaining personal stories alongside 350 full-color photographs.
Jill Sobule to Release F*CK7thGRADE Cast Recording
by Josh Sharpe
- April 10, 2025
Singer-songwriter Jill Sobule has announced the cast recording of her New York Times Critic’s Pick, Drama Desk-nominated autobiographical musical F*ck 7th Grade, to be released on June 6.
GYPSY Cast Recording Will Get April Release
by Nicole Rosky
- April 10, 2025
The 2024 Broadway revival, led by six-time Tony winner Audra McDonald, has recorded a cast album which is set to be released digitally on April 25. The first single, 'Together, Wherever We Go,' will be available to stream on April 11.
HAMILTON Cast Recording to Join the National Recording Registry
by Josh Sharpe
- April 09, 2025
The original cast recording of Broadway's Hamilton has been selected to join the National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress, joining a selection that also includes the original recordings of Guys and Dolls, Gypsy, and Sweeney Todd.
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