Excellent songs co-inspired during the writing of her book by the same title (offered below), Laura displays her resounding resilience, humor and sensitivity as artist and activist. All the very best of her superb songwriting and performance talent and energy fill this CD, and in her array of signature modes from folk-funk anthems to sweetly, powerfully woven tales. Very highly recommended!

The insightful, funny, tough stuff of growing up in a racist world with an unstable mother fuels this memoir in which Love triumphs.

You get Pata Pata AND The Click Song and much more of this legend-in-her-own-time South African artist on this one disc!

Outstanding drummer and ancient music researcher, Layne Redmond, plays tribute to each of the Nine Muses.

Our all-time favorite electric cellist teams up with Thai elephants for a recording that will last for all time -- really! This is deep, fulfilling, wonderful music.

Swedish, yes, but also Spanish ... (see also 'Rita Calypso') ... this is an intimate solo recording from a true Internationalist.

These hometown girls are making good harmonies, smart lyrics and touching tunes. Bet you'll be hearing more about them, too. If you like The Be Good Tanyas, take a listen to the samples here.

Quite possibly you never knew this veteran TV actress has been a backup singer for years -- working with Bob Dylan, Etta James, Tanya Tucker, Bette Midler and Gene Simmons. Now, check her out solo.

Extremely talented and prolific in her own right, this long-time E Street Band member and Bruce Springsteen intimate simply rocks.

Offered as an antidote to recent political, historical and media events, this re-release of the 1965 Academy Award winner for Best Documentary Feature includes Hillary Rodham Clinton's 1996 tribute to her First Lady role model.