PUAN SRI SALOMALagenda Hit (2 CDs)Ref: FSD5962 Price: £20.99
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.
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NADI BARAKA & OVHI FIRSTYTop Hits DangdutRef: FSD5961 Price: £19.99
Indonesian dangdut from duo who are very popular in Malaysia. Modern pop style dangdut. 1. Sisa Sisa Cinta 2. Sasaran Emosi 3. Petualan Cinta 4. Semakin Sayang Semakin Kejam 5. Cinta Hitam 6. Hujan 7. Siksa 8. Dusta 9. Kembalikan Dia 10. Tak Tega
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ANGGUNEchoesRef: FSD5960 Price: £19.99
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! 1. Buy Me Happiness 2. Hanyalah Cinta 3. Weapons 4. Yang Terlarang 5. Impossible 6. Eternal 7. Rollercoaster 8. My Addiction 9. A Stranger 10. Cold War 11. Year Of The Snake 12. Silent Vow Bonus Tracks 13. Berkilaulah 14. Only Love 15. Count On Me 16. Sorry 17. Always You (feat. Schiller)
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VARIOUSP.Ramlee Satu IndiepretasiRef: FSD5890 Price: £23.99
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. 1. Hujan -Tunggu Sekejab 2. SevenCollar T-Shirt - Jangan Tinggal Daku 3. One Buck Short - Pok Pok Bujang Lapok 4. Couple - Menceceh Bujang Lapok 5. Altimet - Maafkan Kami 6. Subculture - Bunyi Guitar 7. Monoloque - Tiada Kata Secantik Bahasa 8. Azlan and The Typewriter feat. AG & Co - Jeritan Batinku 9. Bittersweet - Getaran Jiwa 10. Pesawat - Ai Ai Ai Twist 11. Kugiran D'Tepi Pantai - Nujum Pak Belalang 12. Pop Shuvit - Aci- Aci Buka Pintu 13. Awanband - Malam Bulan Dipagar Bintang 14. Grey Sky Morning - Malam Pesta Muda-Mudi 15. They Will Kill Us All - Sepanjang Riwayatku 16. Yuna - Gelora Jiwa 17. Meet Uncle Hussain - Ya Habibi Ali Baba 18. The Ramlees - Itulah Sayang
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SITI NURHALIZA, NORANIZA IDRIS, NATASHAPilihan Terbaik Rentak ZapinRef: FSD5891 Price: £23.99
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. 1. Zapin Cinta Asmara / Siti Nurhaliza 2. Zapin Pusaka / Noraniza Idris 3. Awallah Dondang / Noraniza Idris 4. Ya Maulai / Siti Nurhaliza 5. Cindai / Siti Nurhaliza 6. Zapin Bahari / Natasha 7. Bunga Melor / Siti Nurhaliza 8. Ya Salam / Noraniza Idris 9. Ya Allah Ya Saidi / Noraniza Idris 10. Dondang Dendang / Siti Nurhaliza & Noraniza Idris 11. Semali Rimba / Noraniza Idris 12. Sapta / Noraniza Idris 13. Canggai / Siti Nurhariza 14. Syair Kamelia / Siti Nurhaliza
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SITI NURHALIZAAll Your LoveRef: FSD5898 Price: £22.99
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. 1. All Your Love 2. Nobody Else 3. Tonight 4. All Over Again 5. I'll Wait Forever 6. Falling In Love 7. I Cry Out 8. Fight For Love 9. Stand Up 10. Remember You feat. Sean Kingston
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AISHAHTiada AkhirnyaRef: FSD5892 Price: £23.99
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.
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KOES PLUSPop Melayu Vol. 2 - Angin BertiupRef: FSD5893 Price: £23.99
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. 1. Angin Bertiup 2. Mungkinkah 3. Malam Minggu 4. Si Moli 5. Mana Yang Kau Mau 6. Berjoget Asyik 7. Bulan Sedang Tinggi 8. Dua - Dua Berpasangan
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KOES PLUSBerjumpa Lagi Ref: FSD5894 Price: £23.99
From 1979, pop melayu with western influences. 1. Berjumpa Lagi 2. Cinta 3. Karen Julie 4. Terang Bulan 5. Kemana Saja Kau Pergi 6. Rindu 7. Kehidupan 8. Kusayang Padanya 9. Aku Tak Peduli 10. Bertemu Dan Berpisah 11. Jangan Berulang Lagi 12. Kapan-Kapan 13. Rasa Hatiku 14. Terlambat 15. Why Do You Love Me
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KOES PLUSAku Dan KekasihkuRef: FSD5895 Price: £23.99
From 1979, rock 'n' roll influenced arrangements of Pop Melayu songs. 1. Nusantara '79 2. Di Akhir Yang Dini 3. Bukalah Hatimu 4. Aku Dan Kekasihku 5. Kelapa Hitam 6. Berdiri Disini 7. Bilang 8. Semalam 9. Malam Minggu 10. Menyusuri Jalan 11. Bahagia Dan Derita 12. Hatiku Beku 13. Kembalilah 14. Termenung Lesu 15. Derita
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VARIOUS ARTISTSTapanuli Ethnic BeatRef: FSD5896 Price: £22.99
Remix of the local folk dance music from the Tapanuli area of Batak, in northern Sumatra.
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LIN SHENG XIANGThe Land is My Study (Music Inspired by the Literature of Zhong Lihe)Ref: FSD5723 Price: £19.99
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. 1. Let us Sing a Hill Song of Zhong Lihe 2. Little Sister, Come with Me 3. The Land is My Study 4. Rao Xinhua, The Mountain Sprite 5. Through Thick and Thin 6. Girl - Come Here and Save Me 7. Forest Fire 8. My Grandma from the Mountains 9. Bamboo Hat Hill Farm -Bonus track If the Dam Can Be Built Then Shit Can be Eaten.
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VARIOUSOriental DeluxeRef: FSD5650 Price: £22.99
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. 1. Yoshiko Yamaguchi / Soshu Yakyoku 2. Li Xianlan / Ie Laixiang 3. Hamako Watanabe / China no Yoru 4. Hamako Watanabe / Itsuno Hika Kimi Kaeru 5. Li Xianlan / Soshu no Yoru 6, Mieko Takamine / Minami no Hanayome-san 7. Hamako Watanabe / Sayon no Kane 8. Patti Kim / Alilan 9. Patti Kim / Toraji 10. Eisaku Okawa / Kasumapuge 11. Keiko Matsuzaka / Fusenka 12. Harumi Miyako / Dahiru Sayo 13. Kane Lee / Yue no Komoriuta 14. Ichiro Fujiyama / Bengawan Solo 15. Mitsuo Kaji / Kawaii Anoko 16. Biho Ko / Uyoka 17. Biho Ko / Changwei Changwei Toutou Kai 18. Harumi Miyako / Sogen Joka 19. Nobue Matsubara / Shimauta 20. Shokichi Kina & Champloose / Hana
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SUNDARI SOEKOTJOKeroncong Asli Vol. 2Ref: FSD5670 Price: £22.99
Volume 2 of the Keroncong Asli series from Indonesia's leading kroncong singer. Superb vocals with violins, flutes, guitar accompaniment.
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S.M. SALIM1Ref: FSD5671 Price: £20.99
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.
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VARIOUSThe Best of InstrumentalRef: FSD5672 Price: £20.99
Instrumental versions of Malaysian folk songs and other Malay tunes played on suling flute, guitar, accordion and sax.
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VARIOUSThe 70th Anniversary of Bengawan SoloRef: FSD5624 Price: £19.99
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.
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TUTI MARYATIKeroncong Orchestra Persembahan Bagi Bunga BangsRef: FSD5625 Price: £19.99
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.
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SHEILA MAJIDGemilang...TimelessRef: FSD5626 Price: £19.99
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. 1. Gemilang 2. Persis 3. Selamanya 4. Roberta Flack Medley 5. You Should Know by Now 6. Aku Cinta Pada Mu 7. Dia 8. Gerimis Semalam 9. Bunyi Gitar 10. Tunggu Sekejap 11. Sinaran 12. Ratu ( A Glimpse of).
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SHEILA MAJIDCinta Jangan Kau PergiRef: FSD5627 Price: £19.99
Best album from 1996 not released in Malaysia, but in Indonesia, featuring material from her debut in 1985 until 1996. 1. Cinta Jangan Kau Pergi 2. Nada 3. Wanita 4. Embun 5. Kasih 6. Dia 7. Bahagia 8. Mengapa Kasih 9. Kita Bersama 10. Ratu 11. Di Sisi Daku 12. Hadirmu 13. Harum 14. Tandanya Tandatanya
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VARIOUSRaya Datang LagiRef: FSD5628 Price: £19.99
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.
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SITI NURHALIZASiti & Friends- Rare TracksRef: FSD5622 Price: £20.99
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.
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VARIOUS1st Indonesian Reggae RevolutionRef: FSD5295 Price: £18.99
Compilation of artists from the underground Indonesian roots reggae scene.
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VARIOUS14 Lagu Pop Batak Horas Vol. 3Ref: FSD5303 Price: £18.99
14 tracks of pop Batak, the people of north Sumatra. Relaxing, island music.
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VARIOUSInstrumental Gambang Kromong BetawiRef: FSD5308 Price: £20.99
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.
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BENYAMIN S.Dalam Irama Rock and Blues Vol. 2Ref: FSD5290 Price: £17.99
The remarkable Benyamin S., the late singer, actor and comedian in typically outlandish mood singing gambang kromong with country, blues, funk and other styles. 1. Cintaku Diblokir 2. Markonah 3. Disangka Nyolong 4. Keluarga Gila 5. Blues Kejepit Pintu 6. Spion Mat Jibrut 7. Kompor Meleduk 8. Lakinya Lagi Ngidam 9. Rorok 10. Aa Uu 11. Asooy 12. Siti Marsitol
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SINN SISAMOUTH, ROS SEREYSOTHEA, PAN RAN AND OTHERSCircular Dance Songs. Vol. 87Ref: FSD5545 Price: £14.99
Songs for a party Cambodian style, with modern ramvong or circular dance songs popular at any wedding. Solo and duets. 1. Pka Krovang 2. Om Touk Knong Boeng 3. Prorm Doem Min Prorm Chong 4. Kom Cloeuy Tha Te 5. Romvong Samay Apollo 6. Srornos Krea Doem 7. Chang Ban Kanseng Krohorm 8. Tngay Trang Krolourch 9. Rotyun 10. Krormom Chiet Chhay 11. Trey Mouy Trot Py 12. Om Touk 1 13. Om Touk 2 14. Srey Am Bandole Chet
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HUOY MEASSamrong Farm. Chlangden Vol. 109Ref: FSD5546 Price: £14.99
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. 1. Chamka Samrong 2. Srolanh Bong Nas 3. Borey Choulong 4. Chamrieng Lork Pka 5. Oun Som Pjoeu Chet 6. Lea Hoeuy Sneha 7. La-Ang Phnom Kampot 8. Mnous Doch Pka Pka Doch 9. Mouy Chivit Chek Chea 2 10. Oun Ban Sok Pros Bong 11. Oun Sneh Te Bong 12. Pheakdey Pheap Neang Klampou 13. Reasmei Ney Doung Chan
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SINN SISAMOUTH AND ROS SEREYSOTHEAVarious Songs. Chlangden Vol. 57Ref: FSD5547 Price: £14.99
Nice selection of classics from Sisamouth and Sereysothea in solo and duet, modern and traditional. 14 tracks.
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SINN SISAMOUTH AND ROS SEREYSOTHEAAngry for Love Chlangden Vol. 117Ref: FSD5548 Price: £14.99
Mixture of slow and upbeat numbers with heatbreak and love as the theme. 1. Cham Nov Te Cham 2. Khoeng Prors Srarlanh 3. Prors Te On 4. Klen Charb Neasa 5. Sangsa Samlarnh Chet 6. On Rors Kbe Barng 7. Chet Et La-Leng 8. Prayat Pie Chlarng 9. Lingchou Meas Barng 10. Ban Barng Chea Ku 11. Rich Reay Noeng Chivit 12. Spean Sneha 13. Ao Preah Chantrea Euy 14. Khmum Pnhaeu Sambok
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SINN SISAMOUTH, MEAS SAMOUN, PAN RON Songs from Three Provinces. Chlangden Vol. 64Ref: FSD5549 Price: £14.99
Superb selection of mostly rootsy tunes with some popular choices as well. 1. Anuksavry 3 Khet 2. Muny Khemara Akasayean 3. Bong Cham Meas Snguon 4. Sork Veng Anlay 5. Pros Sneh 6. Spean Toek Pnek 7. Tram Doi Phut Kam 8. Kok Haeu Te Eng 9. Soriya Kampong Prak 10. Sarika Prort Ku 11. Ao Stoeng Posat 12. Prorlit Boeng Srei 13. Bampe 14. Khse Chivit 15. Champei Suokea 16. Barang Tha Yab
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SINN SISAMOUTH, ROS SEREYSOTHEA, PAN RON, MEAS SAMOUN AND OTHERSFestival Celebration. Chlangden Vol. 62Ref: FSD5550 Price: £14.99
Seventeen brilliant tracks from traditional ciruclar dances to cha cha cha and rock 'n' roll. 1. Tov Leng Bon Pchum 2. Sayon Prot Sneh 3. Rey Meas Sdok Sdam 4. Cham Chea Nich 5. Phno Phnom Karng-Rey 6. Yihub Pailin 7. Sony Bandol Sneh 8. Tuk Thnaot 9. Sa-Ob Pros Dek Pha-leng 10. Lea Phum Seksork 11. Tarn Kluon Nov Khmeng 12. Chang Kaeut Chea Ruy 13. Lea Haeuy Kolab Battambang 14. Huos Haeuy Bong 15. Ram Suprise Party 16. Srar-Em Khmao Steu
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SINN SISAMOUTH, ROS SERESOTHEA, PAN RONMr Honda, Ms PC. Koml Konhonka. Vol. 43Ref: FSD2936 Price: £12.99
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. 1. Both Samdek 2. Knorng Phnom Sampov 3. Kamlos Honda 4. Battambang Del Kjom Sromay 5. Snam Cream Chob Tpol 6. Spean Chheu Aphop 7. Neak Boeuk Trak Tor Kvas Sneh 8. Tmor Kol Srormol Sneh 9. Mlub Dong Ty 10 10. Pkor Lorn Pailin 11. Neak Leng Smorng Tan 12. O-Chrov Dambov Chas 13. Bopha Slakete 14. Spean O-Taki 15. Kantrim Trim Trim 16. Mekhea Phnom Penh Dara 17. Samros Neang Chev Touk
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SINN SISAMOUTH, ROS SEREYSOTHEA, PAN RONWhat do your Eyes See? Vol.131Ref: FSD3266 Price: £12.99
Greatest hits with from the three greatest singers with added instrumentation.
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MEAS SAMOUNReab Kar Chos Bong. Marry Another. Vol. 41Ref: FSD2939 Price: £12.99
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.
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SUOS MATPunya Oron Jonai. Bracelet. Vol. 105Ref: FSD2940 Price: £12.99
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.
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VARIOUSThai Classical MusicRef: FSD5552 Price: £14.99
Excellent album of various types of Thai classical music, originally released in 1968. 8 tracks. 1. Kaek Charoen Jao 2. Dton Bonthep 3. Kmen Potisat 4. Jin Luang 5. Saen Kamneung 6. Kaek Sarai 7. Som Song Saeng 8. Sao Duang Deuan
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P.RAMLEE AND SALOMAEmas SelamanyaRef: FSD5455 Price: £18.99
Malaysia's golden duo, P. Ramlee and Saloma, duet 50s hits remastered.
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DICK LEERiceRef: FSD5456 Price: £20.99
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. 1. Moon Gate 2. Celadon 3. Lotus 4. Carp 5. Archipelago 6. Willow 7. Cloud 8. Blossom 9. Incense 10. Pagoda 11. Rice
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