A true legend, Saloma, (1935-1983), is Malaysia's greatest ever female singer, and was a star of the screen as well. Her voice is described in Malaysia as lemak merdu, a kind of smooth, melodious sound, capable of singing everything from Malay folk to cha cha cha and jazz. She was also the wife of another Malay legend, P.Ramlee. Most tracks are from the 1950s-70s, from pop to bossa nova and folk.

Indonesian dangdut from duo who are very popular in Malaysia. Modern pop style dangdut.

Asian edition with 5 bonus tracks of Indonesian singer who since the mid 1990s has been based in Europe. Pop sung in English and Bahasa Indonesia. Will represent France in Eurovision 2012, first time we've sold a Eurovision artist as well!

Collaboration with Malaysian music radio station XFM, with popular artists from the Malay indie scene recording the songs of P.Ramlee. 18 tracks including a super band created for the project, The Ramlees, consisting of Liyana Fizi, Mira, Yuna and Najwa, plus local artists including Hujan, Bittersweet, Meet Uncle Hussain, Azian & The Typewriter, Seven Collar T-Shirt, Yuna, Monoloque and Altiment.

Three Malaysian female singers' modern versions of the traditional Zapin dance style of Johor and other states. Zapin is believed to have Arabic origins, introduced into Malaysia in the fifteenth century, Excellent compilation of the best of modern Malaysian roots music.

Fifteenth and first English language album from Malaysian superstar Siti Nurhaliza. Engineered and mixed like a western pop record by people such as Richard Furch who has worked with Prince, Whitney Houston and Eddie Schreyer who has engineered Lady Gaga among others. All tracks produced and written by two Australians, Bryan Bouro and Christian Alexanda. Despitea all this, unlikely to cross over beyond her Malaysian fan base.

Superb album from 1998 by one of the Malaysian singing stars of the 1980s and 90s who helped to spawn a vibrant local music scene.

Koes Plus were one of Indonesia's biggest acts during the 70s. From East Java, they started off playing Beatles inspired rock 'n' roll, but were arrested for playing 'western' music as it was banned by President Sukarno in 1965. Pop Melayu was one of the 'native' styles that benefiited, sung in the Malay language, the Melayu being one of the ethnic groups of Sumatra. Pop Melayu was one of the forerunners of dangdut. This is an album of the pop Melayu style, a fascinating listen to the music of a nation at a significant moment in its history.

From 1979, pop melayu with western influences.

From 1979, rock 'n' roll influenced arrangements of Pop Melayu songs.

Remix of the local folk dance music from the Tapanuli area of Batak, in northern Sumatra.

Brilliant new album from Taiwan's Lin Sheng Xiang, (Labour Exchange Band) inspired by the literature of Zhong Lee (1915-1960) an author from Southern Taiwan and renowned Hakka writer. Beautifully performed on guitar and other stringed instruments with some rootsy elements and passionately sung. Comes in exquisite packaging and detailed English liner notes.

Excellent compilation of some of Asia's greatest singers from Japan, China, Korea, Vietnam and Indonesia. Many of these are from the 1950s and 60s such as Japan's Hamako Watanabe and Korea's Patti Kim, with more recent tracks from the 80s such as Okinawa's Shokichi Kina and Champloose with the song 'Hana'. Superb singers and famous songs makes this a great compilation to discover classic Asian popular music.

Volume 2 of the Keroncong Asli series from Indonesia's leading kroncong singer. Superb vocals with violins, flutes, guitar accompaniment.

Legendary Malaysian crooner, the king of Malay folk music who has collaborated with younger stars such as Siti Nurhaliza and on this album Zainal Abidin.

Instrumental versions of Malaysian folk songs and other Malay tunes played on suling flute, guitar, accordion and sax.

Album dedicated to the late Gesang (Martohartono) who died in May 2010 aged 92, the greatest composer and singer of kroncong music. His most famous song was Bengawan Solo, that became popular not only throughout Indonesia, but in Japan and even worldwide. This album includes a duet by Gesang and Waldjinah, Sundanese group Sambasunda, plus a Bossa Nova version and an African style version. Great tribute to an Asian music legend.

Tuti Maryati is a young kroncong singer, who on this album sings the masterpieces of Ismail Marzuki (1914-1958), who wrote many popular and patriotic songs in the 1940s and 50s. Classic, authentic versions by a young singer backed by a young group of kroncong musicians.

Celebrating 25 years as a leading Malay singer, this is a best of live album of material ranging from P. Ramlee to western songs. Originally released in 1993.

Best album from 1996 not released in Malaysia, but in Indonesia, featuring material from her debut in 1985 until 1996.

Hari Raya album from Suria, featuring their most famous artists such as Siti Nurhaliza, Noraniza Idris, Liza Hanim and Anis Suraya. Malaysians celebrate HarI Raya to mark the culmination of Ramadhan, the holy month of fasting.

Compilation of rare tracks from the ever popular Malaysian singer. These included songs used in commercials,a duet with a Chinese singer, a covers of Teresa Ten, her song Cindai covered by a Taiwanese singer.

Compilation of artists from the underground Indonesian roots reggae scene.

14 tracks of pop Batak, the people of north Sumatra. Relaxing, island music.

Music that evokes the age of colonial Jakarta, or Batavia, as it was called. The music of the Betawi was gambang kromong, popularized by Benyamin S. This is a CD of instrumental traditional versions of gambang kromong classics.

The remarkable Benyamin S., the late singer, actor and comedian in typically outlandish mood singing gambang kromong with country, blues, funk and other styles.

Songs for a party Cambodian style, with modern ramvong or circular dance songs popular at any wedding. Solo and duets.

Welcome album featuring a lesser known female singer, in comparison to Ros Sereysothea or Pan Ron, but arguably equally talented. Nice mixture of songs with strong Khmer flavours throughout.

Nice selection of classics from Sisamouth and Sereysothea in solo and duet, modern and traditional. 14 tracks.

Mixture of slow and upbeat numbers with heatbreak and love as the theme.

Superb selection of mostly rootsy tunes with some popular choices as well.

Seventeen brilliant tracks from traditional ciruclar dances to cha cha cha and rock 'n' roll.

Aside to Sinn Sisamouth and Ros Seresothea this CD also features another female singer Pan Ron. Pan Ron is considered nearly the equal of Ros Seresothea, although she has quite a distinctive voice, being influenced by Indian music. This CD is very rootsy, varied and pure listening pleasure.

Greatest hits with from the three greatest singers with added instrumentation.

Classic recordings from the late 1960s and 70s of Khmer roots country music. Meas Samoun is Cambodia's first comic singer. His songs would often feature a character in comical situations. His regular female duet partners were Pan Ron and So Savouen. This superb CD takes us on a trawl of some of his best songs. Great fun. 14 tracks.

Fantastic swirling psychedelic roots pop Khmer songs from the 1960s and 70s sung by another star from the period, generally considered the golden age of Cambodian music. Before the Khmer Rouge, musicians would travel to the west and bring back influences from the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, and anyone else who took their fancy. The result is a kind of Khmer surf, rock n' roll. Essential.

Excellent album of various types of Thai classical music, originally released in 1968. 8 tracks.

Malaysia's golden duo, P. Ramlee and Saloma, duet 50s hits remastered.

Singaporean Dick Lee's 2003 release. These days he is probably best known as a judge on Singapore Idol. This is considered one of his best albums.