Prodigal Weep (Koki Nakano)
Semi-classical percussive piano. In the music video a ballerina dances in a stone quarry.
Yaad Piya Ki Aaye (Wadali Brothers)
A haunting thumri originally composed by Bade Ghulam Ali Khan on the death of his wife.
Curls (MF DOOM, Madlib)
Lyrical rapping from DOOM and jazzy production from Madlib, both at their creative peaks.
Cannock Chase (Labi Siffre)
British folk/pop over acoustic guitar.
Dido's Lament (Jeff Buckley)
Jeff Buckley's interpretation of the operatic aria composed by Henry Purcell.
Chasing the Horizon (Varijashree Venugopal)
Carnatic vocal acrobatics over a jazz groove.
Joy (Kadhja Bonet)
Lush psychedelic soul emphasising strings and vocal harmony. Every instrument is performed by Bonet.
Nothing Left (Twin Diplomacy, Arlo, Emi Grace)
Dancy house with fuzzy synth and strong vocals from Emi Grace.
Knocks Me Off My Feet (Stevie Wonder)
A ballad from Stevland's 1972-1976 classic period, when he could do no wrong.
Noche no te vayas (Dúo Pajarito, Catalina y Las Bordonas de Oro)
Old-school bolero sung in close three-part harmony.
With Every Breath I Take (Cécile McLorin Salvant)
A Broadway song transformed into cinematic vocal jazz. She might be my favourite contemporary vocalist.
Oh Lori (Alessi Brothers)
1970s soft rock from the same duo behind the classic song Seabird.
Dlareme (Don Glori)
Propulsive jazz-funk, samba rhythms, great flute.