After agressively touring the globe in support of their Latin Grammy Award Winning studio album, Techarí (translates to "free"), Ojos de Brujo return with a new release capturing all the...

On Broken English, Karsh Kale balances his Indian heritage with rock and roll, hip-hop and atmospheric pop for his most diverse release to date. On his third studio release, Kale works with...

The Bombay Dub Orchestra is the brainchild of two English musicians, Andrew T. Mackay and Garry Hughes, who wanted to do something that hadn't been tried before: to make the ultimate chill-out...

Shrift is a new collaboration between former Smoke City vocalist Nina Miranda and multi- texturalist/producer Dennis Wheatley. Their aptly titled debut release, Lost in a Moment, brings...

The beautiful sound of Niyaz's Persian/Electronica has been taken to new dance-floor heights with these remixes. Tracks from the group's debut CD have been re-worked by the Netherlands' superstar...

Three remixes from Cheb i Sabbah's La Kahena featuring Fna

Whaa! is the third album by Zuco 103, the Brazilian/European band who have consistently positioned themselves at the vanguard of the world/electronic movement. In addition to the group's trademark...

British cult fave Stephen Coates, the artist who calls himself The Real Tuesday Weld (yes, really) makes his comeback to North America with the aptly titled Return of the Clerkenwell Kid. A mix of...

In 1994 singer-songwriter/guitar phenomenon Willy Porter, self released his second CD, Dog-Eared Dream. Through consistent touring and an amazing live show Willy built a national following...

On his long awaited new studio CD, La Kahena, the Algerian born Cheb i Sabbah returns to the roots of his native North Africa gathering some of the most distinctive female singers from the Maghreb...

On Celso Fonseca

The Midival Punditz are producers extraordinaire from New Delhi, India. When Six Degrees Records signed them to a worldwide deal, they became the first-ever Indian electronica band to sign to...

Niyaz is an acoustic electronic project that brings together three prominent musical figures to form an exciting new fusion of traditional Persian music and modern electronics..

Vocalist and...

The haunting voice of Canadian phenomenon, Jorane, and her soulful cello playing captivate her audience by weaving a sonic dreamscape. The You and the Now is produced by Michael Brook and features...

After three releases as the vocalist with the acclaimed multi- cultural band Ekova, as well as guest vocal slots with groups like Da Lata and Jean Michel Jarre, Dierdre Dubois (now simply known...

On Uma Batida Diferente (A Different Beat), Bossacucanova successfully continue the mission they started with their previous Ziriguiboom/Six Degrees releases, Revisited Classics (1998) and...

For this stunning live album, dZihan & Kamien put together a 22-piece "dreamteam" of master musicians from around the world. Live in Vienna features electrifying new interpretations of...

The long awaited follow-up to Ch

The Real Tuesday Weld's "antique beat" hit, "Bathtime in Clerkenwell" has been re-shaped for the dance-floor. This super limited edition vinyl features new remixes by Ottawa's Rise...

"Issa Bagayogo has struck a magical balance between roots authenticity and 21st century hip, a balance that a lot of artists have been aiming for and missing. These tunes deliver not just...

In Los Mocosos' musical world, rock, Latin, funk and Jamaican ska styles blend together in a melting pot of sweaty horns, stinging guitars, and rock solid funky rhythms. American Us is the most...

On Bebel Gilberto, recorded by producer Marius de Vries (Madonna, Björk, Annie Lennox), Gilberto reveals herself as an artist with a sound and voice all her own. Thus, the title: "I decided...

This modern-day electronic cabaret singer-songwriter, whose given name is Stephen Coates, has crafted a unique new sound, informed by Al Bowlly, Serge Gainsbourg, Ennio Morricone as well as modern...

You Are Here

So who exactly are The Outernationalists? The answer lies in the musical background of Afro Celts founder Simon Emmerson and leading U.K. music writer/DJ/producer Phil Meadley. Together the duo...

In this sequel to one of Six Degrees' best selling compilations, the label once again documents the extraordinary power and far-reaching influence of music from the Near and Middle East, and North...

Cibelle's solo debut was produced by one of Brazil's most exciting talents, Apollo 9, and mixed by Morcheeba's audio architects, Chris Harrison and Pete Norris. These fresh new tracks, sung in...

The continuous DJ mixed As Far As is the fourth release from San Francisco based musical legend dj Cheb i Sabbah and it comes at a good time. The world needs some healing right about now....

Liberation is the evolution of a musical journey started centuries ago. Producer/musician/composer Karsh Kale maps out the sonic terrain of Asian-American music for the 21st century. Kale's latest...

This wonderful singer songwriter, guitarist and producer has collaborated with some of the biggest stars of Brazil (Gilberto Gil, Caetano Veloso, Marisa Monte and Bebel Gilberto to name just...

Recorded live in 1995 at the massive Glastonbury festival in the UK, this CD is considered a classic of live electronica. Glastonbury, includes such Banco de Gaia favorites as, "Last Train to...

Two Years after the release of his groundbreaking record, Last Train To Lhasa , Toby Marks (aka Banco de Gaia) emerged from the British countryside with this masterwork,Big Men Cry. Known by...

Bobi Céspedes is a singer, percussionist and composer as well as a priestess in the Yoruba-Lucumi spiritual tradition. Her solo debut couples deep Afro-Cuban and Yoruban grooves with one...

"dZihan & Kamien's first album, Freaks and Icons, released in the US in 2000 by Six Degrees Records, introduced a wealth of Near Eastern sounds to the downtempo palette. On their...

10 Years celebrates career highlights from the pioneer of global electronica, Banco de Gaia. This DJ mixed double CD is divided into beats and chill packages and features rare tracks...

"A true Indian music outfit for the future," is how Skim Magazine in Zurich aptly described the duo, Midival Punditz. These producers extraordinaire from New Delhi, India are the first-ever Indian...

Ben Neill creates a unique musical universe, melding the worlds of electronic dance culture, jazz, art music and visual media. Automotive features expanded arrangements of music Ben has...

A cutting edge cast of electronica's finest contribute remixes of tracks from Karsh Kale's stunning debut, Realize. Featuring new mixes from Bill Laswell, DJ Spooky, Banco de Gaia, Ming &...

Tales of High Fever marks the new installment in the ongoing collaboration between Brazilian vocalist Lilian Vieira, Dutch drummer Stefan Kruger and German keyboardist Stefan Schmid. It is the...

Cheb i Sabbah's latest tribute to the Gods, Krishna Lila (The Divine Pastimes of Krishna), is an album of bhajans sung in praise of Lord Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and traces...

"Issa Bagayogo has struck a magical balance between roots authenticity and 21st-century hip, a balance that a lot of artists have been aiming for and missing. Bagayogo's clubbier tracks offer DJs...

Banco de Gaia's first release, Maya is considered by many to be a pioneering classic of global electronica. Banco's Toby Marks mixes up beautiful textures, soaring melodies and slamming...

One of the all time classics of modern electronica, Last Train to Lhasa is an incredible sonic journey to the spiritual heart of Tibet. Banco de Gaia's globally inspired, groove...

Serbian-born musician/composer Suba was about to become one of Brazil's most prominent producers when he tragically passed away in November 1999. This tribute album features new tracks,...

Heatstroke is the latest album from Hawke, a.k.a. Gavin Hardkiss of the renowned Hardkiss crew, whose production and DJing talents have rocked parties around the globe. A collection of ten...

Malian singer/songwriter Issa Bagayogo is keenly aware of the rich tradition of his homeland; in addition to his velvety-smooth vocals, he plays the traditional 6-string lute called kam

Its world-wise rhythms and melodic ideas make it a natural fit for Hawke's new home at Six Degrees. The album's 12" single "Party People ("We're Gonna Change the World)," features the...

Long revered as 'Fathers of the Samba Soul beat,' Trio Mocotó return with their first album since 1977. Innovative, fun-loving and charming, Samba Rock is another groundbreaking release...

Tanto Tempo Remixes features some very creative, and often dramatically altered versions of Gilberto's originals. Selected by Ziriguiboom artistic directors Béco Dranoff &...

This is the first solo effort from Chris Vrenna, former member of Nine Inch Nails. Featuring vocals by David Sylvian, Will Oldham and Shudder to Think's Craig Wedren, tweaker's Six Degrees debut...

The urban side of Batidos comes to the fore in "Tengo Sed (The Batidos Song)," which includes sounds of the city streets as well as the incomparable piano playing of Chucho Valdés...

Batidos is a New York-based duo comprising Ron Trent, legendary resident DJ at NYC's Giant Step, and Jay Rodriguez, a founding member of Groove Collective. Afro-Cuban percussion, vocals...

On "Linoleum," the opening track and single featured on the EP, David Sylvian's haunting baritone brings us quickly to the heart of Elliott's fearful confusion. A woman's voice asks "Why?,"...

On "Linoleum," the opening track and single featured on the EP, David Sylvian's haunting baritone brings us quickly to the heart of Elliott's fearful confusion. A woman's voice asks "Why?,"...

Realize may be Karsh Kale's first full-length solo release, but the percussionist/songwriter has already established himself as one of the leaders of the Asian Massive movement. Karsh...

The first single from the album is the track "Distance," where Falguni Shah sings a graceful, understated melody while Karsh Kale proves beyond a reasonable doubt that the tabla is an...

Smile, an attempt at a conventional song gone seriously awry. With its warped production techniques, and its waiflike vocals constantly battered by electronic intrusions, "Smile" manages to...

Smile, an attempt at a conventional song gone seriously awry. With its warped production techniques, and its waiflike vocals constantly battered by electronic intrusions, "Smile" manages to...

A six-piece Barrio rock band formed in San Francisco's Mission district Los Mocosos continues in the tradition of War, Malo and Santana, blending Latin-flavored rock, funk and salsa with...

Michael Franti's socially inspired lyrics and Spearhead's infectious mix of classic soul, funk and hip-hop combine forces to take on one of America's biggest issues on their highly...

"Drumming Up A Storm," presents a whole world in just over five minutes. Whether it's our world or not is open to question. The individual pieces can be identified (well, most of them,...

"Drumming Up A Storm," presents a whole world in just over five minutes. Whether it's our world or not is open to question. The individual pieces can be identified (well, most of them,...

The impassioned "Rock The Nation," is a hard-hitting call to action a la KRS-One. This 12" contains remixes by DJ Spooky and Michael Franti.

The impassioned "Rock The Nation," is a hard-hitting call to action a la KRS-One.

The bluesy, organic sound of the acoustic and slide guitar is not what you'd expect to hear in the hi-tech world of modern electronica and trip-hop but that's exactly what made the album Euphoria...

"Preparing a remix album is like going out for a night in Las Vegas," says Kamien. "You never know what you're going to get." The Viennese duo of Vlado dZihan (pronounced Jee-Hahn) and Mario...

Euphoria are pioneers of the unique sound dubbed 'guitronica.' These remixes of 'Sweet Rain,' from Beautiful My Child, feature the combination of acoustic slide guitar and propulsive beats which...

Euphoria are pioneers of the unique sound dubbed 'guitronica.' These remixes of 'Sweet Rain,' from Beautiful My Child, feature the combination of acoustic slide guitar and propulsive beats which...

Behind That Light is not your typical Latino/Nordic/ harp record

Atmospheric keyboards, frenetic beats and intense vocals make "Obsidian" one of the highlights of Banco de Gaia's new album Igizeh. This incredible track has been remixed by leading producers The...

Visual Audio is full of similar aural surprises. Some cross between cultures, like the beat box vocals and their Indian counterparts, the bols that tabla players chant while learning their...

dZihan & Kamien have found their way through a thicket of musical styles and created an album that has the lightheartedness and accessibility of pop music -- without actually being pop...

Igizeh is as elusive as its title but as accessible as anything to come from the European dance music scene. Full of obvious references to Indian and Near Eastern music, as well as less obvious...

If things had gone according to plan, you wouldn't have the chance to hear the new record by Another Fine Day . "AFD was intended to be a one-off," says Tom Green , the one man in this one-man...

DJ Cam builds gorgeous compositions from turntable wizardry, obscure samples, live instrumentation and abstract urban beats. Loa Project (Volume II) is this French deck virtuoso's most...

A true Cuban legend, who has lived in New York since 1954, Patato is considered by many to be the greatest living Cuban conga player and a man who has influenced an entire generation...

Bebel Gilberto, the daughter of Bossa Nova master Jo'o Gilberto (The Girl From Ipanema), has created a modern classic with her debut recording, Tanto Tempo. Bebel continues the Gilberto legacy of...

At the end of the millennium, a little nostalgia is inevitable. But nostalgia for something that never existed? That's the story behind The Fire at Keaton's Bar & Grill, the latest project...

MahaMaya features new interpretations of tracks from dj Cheb i Sabbah's groundbreaking 1999 release Shri Durga. Features all new mixes from the leading innovators of the Asian...

The theme to "Pachelbel's Canon," one of the most beloved melodies in the world, is transformed in this amazing project. Continuo takes this instantly recognizable classic and places it into new...

On Falling Forward, Willy Porter explodes the confines of the singer-songwriter genre. He combines stunning six and twelve string guitar work with powerful grooves resulting in a...

A marriage of lush ambient textures and the human voice. The French brother/sister duo of Danielle and Didier Jean create a beautiful, accessible and unique blend of ambient, electronic, new age...

Wally Brill has sampled a treasure-trove of the great Cantors (Jewish liturgical singers) of the '20s, '30s, & '40s. The Covenant integrates these remarkable vocals with new instrumentation...

The leading figures of the Asian Underground contribute classic reworkings of tracks from dj Cheb i Sabbah's groundbreaking CD, Shri Durga. Featuring mixes from the Asian fusion...

String enough words together and you can usually give someone at least a hint of what a record sounds like. Euphoria doesn't give up its secrets so easily. Words aren't enough; you need to use a...

Monica Ramos combines the beauty of the harp with rich ambient textures and seductive grooves bridging the gap between the old image of the harp as only a classical instrument and its integration...

"From Senegal till Setesdal will not rattle your bones, force you to dance (although you could!) or confuse you with esoteric cleverness. But it will make you listen, sharpen your senses and bring...

Euphoria brings a uniquely guitar-driven twist to electronica. "Delirium", the first track from their CD Euphoria, has been transformed by some of the finest remixers today resulting in grooves...

Euphoria brings a uniquely guitar-driven twist to electronica. "Delirium", the first track from their CD Euphoria, has been transformed by some of the finest remixers today resulting in grooves...

The Magical Sounds of Banco de Gaia was two years in the making. After taking time out to tour in 1997, Toby Marks moved from the Midland to Somerset, in southwest England to set up a new...

You Are Here finds Uman moving into more rhythmic directions while maintaining their unique atmospheric blend of ambient, electronic, world and new age music. Danielle Jean's haunting voice is...

"A stunning collection of Eastern and Western melody motifs."
-URB

"Unquestionably, this is music that'll touch your mind, body and soul."
-Mixmag

"Banco de Gaia plays Pink Floyd - Ummagumma or Meddle period - to the Prodigy's Black Sabbath or the Chemical Brother's Cheap Trick"
- XLR8R

"Banco de Gaia is one of the most adventurous and...

Traditional ragas meet 'dj science'. A historic collaboration between global alchemist, dj Cheb i Sabbah and a stellar cast of Hindustani classical musicians. Featuring U. Salamat Ali Khan,...

Compilations

Transnational Dubstep is the first major compilation to document the fusion of dubstep and global roots music. It has been conceptualised & compiled by co-owner/editor & the...

After a three year absence, Six Degrees Records revives their popular annual Traveler compilation series to once again showcase the year's best in global grooves. This latest musical...

The Ziriguiboom imprint is widely recognized as the leading source of new Brazilian music, from electronic to bossa to samba soul. This specially priced second volume of The Now Sound of Brazil...

More re-grooved versions of your favorite Christmas classics performed by Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, Mahalia Jackson, Patti Page, Charlie Parker and others. Remixers include Kaskade,...

More Latin, Afro-Cuban and Brazilian musical vibes mixed with ambient, electronic and dance grooves. Latin Travels 2 is packed with exclusive tracks and remixes from Beny Mor

Gypsy music is conquering an increasingly wider public, and a great many young people are discovering the freshness, authenticity and sheer excitement of the Balkan sound. All across...

100 releases?! 100 CDs of genre-defying, eclectic music, many of which were released on an independent label during the most challenging time in the history of the music business! On the occasion...

In this sequel to one of Six Degrees' best selling compilations, the label once again documents the extraordinary power and far-reaching influence of music from the Near and Middle East, and North...

Ever since the release of Traveler '99, Six Degrees has made their annual sampler a cause for celebration among fans of global grooves everywhere. Traveler '03 builds on its...

Torch songs are particularly sultry ballads, named for their slow-burning, sensuous quality. It seems singing about heartbreak has never gone out of style. How else can you explain the...

For this installment of Six Degrees' Under The Influence series, Rob Swift, a renowned member of hip hop's premiere crew of turntable mavericks, the X-ecutioners, has compiled a mix CD...

The Now Sound of Brazil is the latest collection of cool and innovative music from Ziriguiboom, Crammed Discs' Brazilian imprint. Acclaimed around the world as the leading source for modern...

Pulse: a STOMP Odyssey STOMP has become a worldwide phenomenon. Already the most successful Off-Broadway show in history, STOMP's infectious blend of percussion and theater has traveled to over...

The Asian Massive represents the meeting place where modern urban culture weaves seamlessly with ancient south Asian traditions. The artists featured on this CD are at the forefront of this...

More Indian and Pakistani musical vibes mixed with ambient, electronic and dance grooves.

Featuring:
New York-based tabla player, producer, DJ and musician, Karsh Kale has had a busy year in the...

Motion 2 is a collection of Six Degrees Records' most club-friendly dance remixes, including many mixes previously unavailable on CD. Featuring tracks and mixes from Ron Trent, Josh Wink, Banco de...

Traveler

An excursion into the downtempo zone, Recline compiles evocative tracks and chilled grooves drawn from the Six Degrees catalog and beyond.

"A long, cool sonic seduction, this 11-track compilation...

With the soundtrack to American McGee's Alice, Electronic Arts' new video game, Chris Vrenna (formerly of Nine Inch Nails) provides musical menace to accompany the heroine's adventures in...

Rather than creating yet another mix CD based on current dancefloor hits and trends, Six Degrees sheds light on a different aspect of DJ culture with Under the Influence . In this series, the most...

Arabian Travels documents the extraordinary power and far-reaching influence of music from the Near and Middle East and North Africa, the music of the Islamic Diaspora. A host of different ethnic...

African Travels explores the irresistible grooves of the Mother Continent and their influence on modern electronic dance culture. Masters at Work, Joe Clausell, Issa Bagayogo and Gus Gus are...

Selected by Bossacucanova's DJ Dalua and Ziriguiboom

In the latest installment of the acclaimed Traveller series, Six Degrees takes you globe-hopping on a virtual visit to the planet's hottest music scenes. Spanning continents and styles, dZihan...

A Film by Wayne Wang
Includes music from Bebel Gilberto, Laika, Robbie Robertson, DJ Cam, and many others.

"Motion is a quality compilation that paints the canvas of dance music with a vibrant and energetic array of musical colors."
- BPM

"[Six Degrees] has a masterful approach to compilations...

Paul "Earthquake" Pena discovered Tuvan throatsinging on a shortwave program of Radio Moscow twelve years ago. Multiple voices emanated from a single vocalist and the sounds gripped him...

The second collection in Frederic Galliano's Frikyiwa series once again pairs African artists with a hand-picked cast of electronic and dance producers from around the world.

This is Mother...

Unlike any other seasonal release, Festival of Light captures the spirit of Hanukkah holiday that celebrates religious freedom and cultural unity shared by Jews around the world. Festival of Light...

Latin Travels is the sound of the past harmonizing with the future. It's the sound of the drum song in the digital era - the fusion of 21st century global dance culture with ancient traditions and...

Since the success of the Buena Vista Social Club, Americans, whether Latino or not, have started enjoying the sounds of Cuban music in a way that we haven't seen since the 1940's and 1950's,...

Frikyiwa Collection 1 brings traditional West African music into the 21st century, by taking some of the world's hottest DJs and producers and turning them loose in a studio full of...

As the world whipped itself up into a millennial frenzy, the Six Degrees Travel Series was busy releasing a crop of genre-defying records from around the planet. Brazilian beats mixed it up...

Asian Travels explores the beautiful sounds of India and Pakistan and their influence on the world of electronic, ambient and dance music. From early trailblazers like Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan,...

Festival of Light 2 blends timeless ballads with ambient electronics, and contemporary dance grooves with ancient cantorial hymns. It runs the gamut from the wry, witty, but curiously touching...

From deep ambient to sacred choral music from around the world, Invocation features such world class artists as The Hilliard Ensemble, Hector Zazou, N

Featuring:
Uman: The French brother/sister group combine elements of world, ambient and new age music with that indefinable "French thing" to create a lush unique sound. This remix was created...