Jan Yoon Jeong is a young trot singer, who has appealed to both younger and older audiences in Korea. Starting off as a semi trot singer, her music has become more entrenched within the trot tradition over the last few years. This is her latest album from 2008.
One of Korea's top hip hop / rap artists,in collaboration with a variety of artists on a groundbreaking album. Tracks include Old Boy, featuring Joe Brown, I'll Be There, featuring Donnie Gogo, and many other Korean hip hop artists. Price: £22.99
Oldfish is the solo project of a Korean musicians called Soda. On this album he sings as well as plays keyboards, drums, and adds various electronic effects and mixes. Strong melodies, reminiscent of the golden days of 80s technopop. 12 tracks plus 3 bonus for this Japanese release. This album reached Number 1 in the Korean indie charts.
Compilation of Korean indie music from punk to ambient and tribal. Artists include Peppermint Onanism, Glass Facade, Lunch and Rotten Apple. Price: £23.99
Korean style 60s kayo enka pop, or 'trot' as it is called in Korea, by both Korean and Japanese artists including Yoshiko Lee, Miyako Otsuki, Toshi Ito & Happy and Blue. 19 tracks.
Cho Yong Pil is one of South Korea's greatest singers. He sings essentially the Korean version of Japanese enka, emotionally charged ballads in a husky voice as well as more soft pop/rock material. In 2005 he made headlines when he performed in North Korea. On this Japanese released compilation, Cho Yong Pil sings in both Japanese and Korean on 12 tracks of his greatest hits. Price: £22.99
Volume 2 from the very popular Korean singer has another 12 tracks sung in both Japanese and Korean.
Compilation from the wonderful Korean indie label, Cavare. Indie techno ponchak and psychedelic rock n roll from artists such as Oh! Brothers, Merry Go Round, Yunie Nol, My Low Array, Witch Will. Ii Sonmun. 17 tracks of bizzare little gems. Price: £22.99
From United Asia Entertainment - compilation of pop music from Japan, Korea and China plus DVD of video clips and TV commerical collection. Artists include Zero, Lee Jung Hyun, Yoon Gon (South Korea) en-Ray (China) Kab, Voice (Japan).
