Need some music recommendations?

Hi,

I'd like to suggest Elmer Bernstein and Aaron Copland. Elmer Bernstein wrote the overtures to 'To Kill a Mockingbird' (beautiful) and Aarons music is simple and uplifting. Espcially his 'Applacian Springs' which you can purchase on its own if you just want to get a feeling for his style. Enjoy!

For a more relaxing but upbeat sound, I'd recommend Natalie Merchant or Norah Jones.

For some latin music with a good beat you always can try Shakira.

Now if you like latin music you might also like mariachi music. For some good mariachi music with a bit of a rock feel to it, find the soundtrack to Desperado (Antonio Benderas, Salma Hayeck). Very, very good music.

Pop.. well I'm a bit more clueless there, you did like some of Gwen Steffani's new stuff, I know she keeps hovering between her old school sound and her newer hip hop/pop songs. Might be worth a look.

Good luck.

If you are looking for some unheard of bands check out Lightnin Rod & The Thunderbolts www.lightnin-rod.com

Also some other unheard bands like Johnny Reed & The Houserockers, Rick Hall & The Blues Healers, and Josh Boyd and The V.I.P Band all very good just search them

Try anything by Jose Feliciano and Ry Cooder's Buena Vista Social Club

Maybe tasteful jazz like Grant Green, Wes Montgomery, Charles Brown, or Joey DeFrancesco?

Go to www.circuitcity.com and check out the slections in those catagories. Before I found my bootleg connection I always bought cds from circuit city.

www.rolltopmusic.com

Coffman produces some GREAT sounds in a few different categories...enjoy!

go to bmg and search through genres it will give u an idea of what to look for!!!