JACKSON 5 "Free Soul. The Classic of JACKSON 5"

A lovely collection of lovely Jackson 5 tunes compiled as a part of 'Free Soul' series, highly acclaimed compilations originally compiled and released in Japan, featuring the beautiful, soulful vocals by Michael Jackson. Released in 1999.

Michael Jackson (1958-2009) - R. I. P.

Tracklisting:

1. Christmas Won't Be the Same This Year
2. We Wish You a Merry Christmas
3. E-Ne-Me-Ne-Mi-Ne-Mo
4. It's Great to Be Here
5. I Want You Back
6. ABC
7. I Will Find Way
8. Live It Up
9. Sugar Daddy
10. Mama's Pearl
11. Darling Dear
12. I'll Be There
13. Never Can Say Goodbye
14. What Goes Around Comes Around
15. Don't Let Your Baby Catch You
16. I Can Only Give You Love
17. The Love You Save
18. Petals
19. Got to Get to You Girl
20. Farewell My Summer Love
21. Got to Be There
22. Don't Want to See Tomorrow
23. I Wanna Be Where You Are
24. We're Almost There
25. That's How Love Goes
    

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"21st Century Soul"

The masterpiece compilation released by Talkin' Loud in 1997, showcasing the cutting-edge future soul music featuring the classics such as the legendary collaboration by 4Hero and Ursula Rucker, Courtney Pine featuring the modern jazz diva, Cassandra Wilson, etc. Even after more than 10 years from the release, it still sounds so fresh, so soulful, so futuristic, just as the title means.

Tracklisting:

1. Robertinho Silva "Falange Dos Tambores"
2. 4Hero "Loveless"
3. Nuyorican Soul "I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun"
4. Jeffrey Darnell "Living On The Edge"
5. Roni Size / Reprazent "Digital"
6. Courtney Pine "Don't 'Xplain (Lo End Ride) (Feat. Cassandra Wilson)"
7. Nicolette "No Government (Alec Empire Mix)"
8. DJ Krust "Future Unknown"
9. Cleveland Watkiss "Kamikaze"
10. U.F.O. "His Name Is…"
11. Clarke-Boland Big Band "Sakara"

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NARA LEÃO "Dez Anos Depois"

It's been 20 years since the muse of bossa nova, Nara Leão, passed away. The album was recorded in 1971 in Paris. Simply, one of the most beautiful bossa nova albums. The artwork photo, also took in Paris, is lovely, too.

Tracklisting:

1. "Insensatez"
2. "Samba de Uma Nota Só
3. "Retrato Em Branco E Prêto"
4. "Corcovado"
5. "Garôta de Ipanema
6. "Pois É"
7. "Chega de Saudade"
8. "Bonita"
9. "Você E Eu"
10. "Fotografia"
11. "O Grande Amor"
12. "Estrada Do Sol"
13. "Por Tôda Minha"
14. "Desafinado"
15. "Minha Namorada"
16. "Rapaz de Bem"
17. "Vou Por Al"
18. "O Amor Em Paz"
19. "Sabia"
20. "Meditacão"
21. "Prima Vera"
22. "Este Seu Olhar"
23. "Outra Vez"
24. "Demais"
    

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"Stand Up And Be Counted: Soul, Funk And Jazz From A Revolutionary Era"

As you see, the compilation of the black power soul, funk and jazz. So powerful. So black.

Tracklisting:

1. The Flames "Stand Up And Be Counted"
2. Gil Scott-Heron "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised"
3. The Impressions "Mighty Mighty (Spade And Whitey)"
4. Billy Paul "East"
5. Mike James Kirkland "Hang On In There"
6. Esther Marrow "Things Ain't Right"
7. James Brown "Say It Loud-I'm Black And I'm Proud (Parts 1 & 2)"
8. The Last Poets "When The Revolution Comes"
9. Pace-Setters "Push On Jessie Jackson"
10. Archie Shepp "Blues For Brother George Jackson"
11. Eddie Kandricks" My People... Hold On"
12. The Pharaohs "Freedom Road"
13. Kain "Loose Here"
14. Nina Simone "I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free"

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IAN O'BRIEN "Gigantic Days"

An atmospheric tech jazz classic album by Ian O'Brien. Released by Peacefrog in 1999. So spacy. So futuristic.

Tracklisting:

1. "Amorous Perspective"
2. "Where Does The Past End And Present Begin?"
3. "As (Part 1: Perspiacity)"
4. "Natural Knowledge"
5. "Midnight Sunshine"
6. "Gigantic Days"
7. "As (Part 2: Contemplation)"
8. "The Question Of Value"

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VALERIE ETIENNE "For What It Is"

A solo album by the soulful voice known as featured in the hook the classic peace track by Galliano, "Prince of Peace" and also the tracks by Isol8's "Give It Up, Ski Oakenfull's "Love Meeting Love", etc. A nice folky soul music. Released by Clean Up in 1999.

Tracklisting:

1. "Just Another Day"
2. "Didn't I"
3. "Do You Remember"
4. "Bring Me Down"
5. "Surrender"
6. "Misunderstanding"
7. "Doesn't Numb Mean Dead"
8. "Wildflower"
9. "Birds Sing"
10. "I'm Here"
11. "Wasteland
12. "I Wanted"
13. "For What It Is"
14. "Now or Never
15. "Just a Little Lovin'"

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