Various Artists - The Rough Guide to Paris Caf� (Second Edition)

Wisps of accordion music can often be heard floating from the open doors of bars and caf�s while strolling through the streets of Paris. Be inspired by the caf� music of the world's most romantic of cities - from original acoustic bal musette to the emerging sounds of twenty-first-century Paris. A much anticipated follow-up to the highly successful 'The Rough Guide to Paris Caf� (First Edition)', the album highlights the melting pot of musical traditions unique to Paris and features tracks from present day stars to the big names of the golden age. The Rough Guide to Paris Caf� is accompanied by a FREE bonus CD by Beltuner: Formed in 2001, Beltuner are at the forefront of the musette and Gypsy swing revival in France. Bringing fresh influences, unique colour and incredible energy to the compositions of the musette era, Beltuner's own pieces also display remarkable virtuosity in the spirit of the original masters. Containing a selection of songs from their first two albums, this collection celebrates the exciting new directions in the musette evolution.