Always Can't Go On Forever - Don Kipper   Don Kipper supercharge their Balkan and Mediterranean roots in these wonderfully original songs steeped in heavy electronic grooves, elastic disco basslines and splashes of psychedelic synth funk. FIND OUT MORE | BUY NOW The Rough Guide To Big Bill Broonzy: The Early Years Big Bill Broonzy was a trailblazing Chicago bluesman steeped in southern traditions, whose songs stretched genres from folk music to hokum and ragtime to country. These seminal recordings from his early years highlight his sublime guitar playing and ice cool vocal style w ..read more

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 Listen to the hypnotic and Maghrebi-influenced 'Ya Leyli',  Don Kipper’s second pre-release single from their forthcoming album Always Can’t Go On Forever (release date 1st Dec).  LISTEN NOW Watch the music video   Pre-order Always Can't Go On Forever   Don Kipper supercharge their Balkan and Mediterranean roots in these wonderfully original songs steeped in heavy electronic grooves, elastic disco basslines and splashes of psychedelic synth funk. PRE-ORDER NOW ..read more

Ooroo by Sangit Music provides the heartbeat of capoeira and sets the scene for this most captivating of martial arts. This Rough Guide features both the guardians of this musical tradition as well as some of today’s key innovators who continue to push the boundaries of the genre. BUY NOW Or listen via your preferred streaming service HERE The Rough Guide to Capoeira (LP) Music provides the heartbeat of capoeira and sets the scene for this most captivating of martial arts. This Rough Guide features both the guardians of this musical tradition as well as some of today’s key innovators who ..read more

‘Ahora más cerca’ Sangit, ft. Yasmin Levy We are excited to announce today's release, 'Ahora más cerca' by Sangit featuring Yasmin Levy. This beautiful ballad is a highlight of Sangit’s upcoming album 'Ooroo' and features the heartfelt vocals of Yasmin Levy, the queen of Ladino music. LISTEN NOW   Rough Guide to Memphis Minne: Queen of Country Blues Memphis Minnie was one of the greatest guitarists and blues singers of her time and a pioneering influence in the urban transformation of country blues. This classic selection of songs is taken from her first prodigious burst of creativity w ..read more

Riverboat Records is delighted to be releasing the wonderful Don Kipper’s 2nd album Always Can't Go On Forever on 1st December! Following on from the 2018 album Seven Sisters, these tracks represent the band’s first original recordings and showcase their captivating new sound.   View this post on Instagram A post shared by Don Kipper (@donkipperband)   Seven Sisters Seven Sisters is an album that fizzes with all the propulsive energy of North-East London's cultural crossroads. From the market traders of Ridley Road, to the hustle and bustle of Jewish bakeries, late night session ..read more

Live session from the album ALIGNED at Jerusalem’s YMCA Hall. In a mesmerizing live video session that took place in the heart of Jerusalem’s YMCA Hall, Itzhak Ventura and his jazz trio perform four pieces from his widely acclaimed album Aligned from 2022. LISTEN NOW   ..read more

Lost In Tajikistan The mountains of Tajikistan are home to an incredibly rich musical heritage which has largely remained a mystery to the wider world. Recorded by Lu Edmonds, these remarkable performances by local musicians offer a never-before-heard insight into both its ancient and innovative sounds. FIND OUT MORE The Rough Guide to Delta Blues (Vol. 2) LP Lovingly remastered using pioneering restoration techniques, The Rough Guide to Delta Blues (Vol. 2) features a classic collection of tracks by artists who laid the foundations for the electric blues and rock explosion to come. Featurin ..read more

We’re delighted to announce the release of the LP version of the acclaimed Rough Guide To The Best Country Blues You've Never Heard (Vol.2), which is out today! BUY NOW ..read more

'Até Acabar’  Sangit, feat. Mariene de Castro We are excited to announce the release of ‘Até Acabar’ today by the Israeli producer, composer and percussionist Sangit. Taken from his forthcoming album Ooroo (release date 20th October), ‘Até Acabar’ features the majestic vocals of the great Brazilian singer Mariene de Castro – an artist who can boast over a million monthly listeners on Spotify and who famously performed at the 2016 Rio Olympics closing ceremony in front of the Olympic Flame before it was extinguished. LISTEN NOW   Rough Guide to Slide Guitar Blues (LP) Rele ..read more