Various Artists - La Manera ArtesanaVigela showcase various regional styles within traditional Spanish music, all originating from their home land Castilla La Mancha, the southern part of the Iberian plateau. Their ninth album A la manera artesana focuses on how 'artisanal creativity' differs from the globalization of 'handicraft culture' which has become more about following templates and repetition, rather than unique original craftsmanship. According to the band's founder, Juan

bound by magic and a deadly secret

airtight rhythm section and terrific songwriting

a somewhat "doctored" concerto

On this album

The soulful wisdom of singer-songwriter Carrie Newcomer

Looking back

Lindsey/ Trotignon - Thousands of Miles

There are projects on which the artistic director of a record label straightaway asks himself a few questions

an employee of Sir Laurence Olivier's

Giovanni Cirfiera

naturistic cantata

Willie Wilson