The New Mexico-born, New York-based Raul Midón makes his recording debut with State of Mind, on Manhattan Records. The 13 song collection of Midón originals is a mix of soul, R&B, pop, folk, jazz and Latin. Midón, who has been blind since birth and is the son of an African American mother and an Argentinean father, lists such musical influences as Stevie Wonder, Richie Havens,and Jose Feliciano.
"Beautiful Girl", is a nice INXS song and video dealing with the cultural and societal pressures of beauty and image on women. Available On the Atlantic DVD, INXS: What You Need-The Video Hits Collection
Concert footage from the Value of Ignorance Tour recorded live at the Dominion Theater in London on June 3 1988. Available on the Capitol Records DVD, Sinead O'Connor Live.
Blue Rodeo is a Canadian country rock band formed in 1984 in Toronto.
Blue Rodeo is one of the most successful and well-known contemporary Canadian bands, having released 10 studio albums, one live album, a greatest hits collection and a DVD which have sold more than 3 million copies worldwide.
From the concert/video DVD entitled, All Around the Kitchen! on Festival Five Records.
Festival Five Records is a record label making children's music, founded by the leader of the legendary Del Fuegos songwriter Dan Zanes
Rolling Stone named the Del Fuegos "Best New Band" in 1984.