50 Anos De Música is a 2015 retrospective release by Brazilian composer and pianist Francis Hime, celebrating five decades of contributions to MPB, bossa nova, and orchestral Brazilian music. The album brings together a refined selection of works that highlight Hime’s sophisticated approach to harmony, melody, and orchestration, often blending popular Brazilian styles with classical influences. Across the collection, listeners encounter both intimate vocal compositions and richly arranged orchestral pieces, reflecting the composer’s long-standing versatility and artistic evolution. The inclusion of guest performers such as Cristina Braga, Claudio Cruz, and Olivia Hime adds additional texture and interpretive depth, enhancing the emotional and musical range of the album. Works like “Passaredo” and “Atrás Da Porta” showcase Hime’s ability to merge lyrical sensitivity with complex musical structure, while orchestral fantasies emphasize his classical training and compositional ambition. The production emphasizes clarity and acoustic richness, allowing each arrangement to breathe and develop naturally. 50 Anos De Música serves as both a tribute and a comprehensive overview of Francis Hime’s enduring legacy in Brazilian music.

Known for his mariachi-inspired easy listening sound, trumpeter Herb Alpert is one of the most successful instrumental performers in pop history. He is also one of the entertainment industry's canniest businessmen, having co-founded A&M Records – a label that ranks among the most prosperous artist-owned companies ever established – with partner Jerry Moss. Collection includes: The Lonely Bull (1962); South Of The Border (1964); Whipped Cream & Other Delights (1965); !!Going Places!! (1965); What Now My Love (1966); S.R.O (1966); The Beat Of The Brass (1968); Rise (1979); Fandango (1982); Bullish (1984); Keep Your Eye On Me (1987); Classics, Volume 1 (1987); Steppin' Out (Featuring Lani Hall) (2013); In The Mood (2014); Come Fly With Me (2015).

Dutch cellist Mayke Rademakers performing the suites for cello solo by Bach, alternated with cello works by Gubaidulina, Britten, Kurtág, Penderecki and Schnittke. According to performer Mayke Rademakers, an authentic listening experience is, despite what we would all like to believe, simply not possible. For that reason she has strived to make a connection with today's world, by pairing the suites with works by contemporary composers, setting them in an unusual and sharp perspective.

There's very little doubt that the Gipsy Kings are good at what they do–they've become the brand name in Sevillana, the pop-oriented flamenco style. Since 1989, when the single "Bamboleo" and their Gipsy Kings album broke through and went gold in the United States, they've found a willing audience in America for their style, which, while flashy, doesn't demand a great deal of the listener, unlike more hardcore versions of flamenco. This double set collects 38 of their biggest tracks, including a version of the Eagles' "Hotel California," into one package guaranteed to satisfy fans of their precise, jubilant playing. And there's no denying they have the power to move people with their singing and fretwork, making this a must for those who want to experience all the familiar material in one sitting. Like the band themselves, the record is an unqualified success as a greatest hits package.