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"[James R. Newell's] ...musical inventiveness is graceful and inspired. He enters into the seriousness of Sufi spirituality, bringing with him an undeniably American directness that gives up none of its own individuality. If you know the Persian originals, you will recognize these, with a sense of aesthetic shock, as quintessential and beautiful. If you hear them for the first time in English, you will hear a damn good song."
Carl W. Ernst
Author, The Shambhala Guide to Sufism

The Songs of Hafiz is a unique collection of songs in the World/Folk style. On this CD I've adapted the lyric poetry of 14th century Persian Sufi poet Hafiz of Shiraz to American folk music idioms. The result is an eclectic blend of world and folk melodies which effectively make available the classic beauty of Hafiz's lyrics to the modern, English speaking listener. The CD is $15.00 plus $2.50 shipping. ( If you buy more than one CD, shipping is an additional $1.00 per item.)

Hafiz CD Track Listing (Click title to play sample)

1. O Bartender

2. Into the Mirror of My Cup

3. A Blood Drenched Song

4. Handful of Roses

5. The Daughter of the Vine

6. Disciple of the Cup

7. The Line of My Beloved's Mouth

8. My Beloved Came

9. The Songs of Hafiz

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The Blues is My Business is a collection of ten original acoustic blues songs. Songs include: The Blues is My Business; The Death of Robert Johnson; Messin' With the Wrong Fool; Cold Chill; and That's Just the Way I Do. The CD is $15.00 plus $2.50 shipping. ( If you buy more than one CD, shipping is an additional $1.00 per item.)