Marc Ribot

"Acclaimed filmmaker Marc Levin explores the effects of hyper-gentrification and rising economic disparity in the NYC neighborhood of West Chelsea. On one side of the intersection of 10th Ave. and 26th St. sits Avenues: The World School, an elite, state-of-the art private school (pre-K through 12th grade) with a $40,000 plus per year price tag. On the other side sits the Elliott-Chelsea public-housing projects, home to thousands of underemployed and...

The entire album was recorded with Mellencamp and his band all playing live in one room using a 55-year-old Ampex tape recorder and just one vintage microphone. The songs on this album reflect classic American musical traditions including blues, folk, gospel, rockabilly, and country, while addressing such themes as the need for hope, the nature of relationships, and narratives that recount extraordinary occurrences in everyday life.

Acclaimed vocalist Madeleine Peyroux returns with a captivating new sound on a release that captures a major sonic shift as she explores American roots music with a delicate touch and haunting resonance. Standing on the Rooftop includes her interpretation of the Beatles classic Martha, My Dear.

With jarring rhythms and unusual instruments such as the marimba, accordion, and various percussion joined by his frequently surreal lyrics this album is full of funk.

Using dramatization, archival footage, and live performances explores the blues in the lives and works of Skip James, Blind Willie Johnson and J.B. Lenoir. Features contemporary musicians playing their works.

Goes beyond being just a basic Tom Waits retrospective by including a wide range of tracks, from cover songs to material recorded in the garage with his kids. This collection also captures his various musical styles.