海角大神

Sounds of Colombia

Get your groove on to , by Colombian folk singer Tot贸 La Momposina. Growing up on Colombia鈥檚 coast, where African, indigenous Indian, and Spanish cultures meet and blend, Tot贸鈥檚听 music represents the unique musical traditions of her homeland. The upbeat and soulful tunes will surely make listeners get up and dance. It will be released by Real World Records Aug. 7.听听

Summer nights

From the plains of Africa to the halls of Rydell High, moviegoers get two special viewing opportunities this month, thanks to Fathom Events. On Aug. 10-11, experience nature like never before with BBC Earth Films鈥� in 3-D. On Aug. 16 and 19, break out your poodle skirt or cuffed jeans and belt out your favorites in a . Both events will be showing at select theaters nationwide.听

THEKITCHN.COM

More s鈥檓ores

No campfire is complete without s鈥檓ores, and food blogger Faith Durand has reimagined the classic summer treat with . From sweet add-ons such as lemon curd and dulce de leche, to savory additions such as bacon, goat cheese, and prosciutto you鈥檒l definitely want s鈥檓ore. Check it out at http://bit.ly/KitchnSMores.听

Shark mythbusters

Have reports of shark attacks kept you out of the ocean this summer? Maybe this video by YouTube channel HowStuffWorks will calm your fears. Shark Myths Exposed debunks common misconceptions about all types of sharks, some of the most misunderstood creatures of the deep. See for yourself at .听

Epic Records

Soul testament

Before drum machines, auto-tuned voices, and digital anything, Sly & The Family Stone were out slaying audiences from coast to coast with superior musicianship, killer arrangements, and soul for miles.听 captures the high-octane septet on the very cusp of megastardom, just after their first hit, 鈥淒ance to the Music,鈥� ruled the radio earlier that summer. Most of the material on the four-CD set will be unfamiliar, but no matter 鈥� this is rock/soul music at its best, a living testament to one of the most talented pop ensembles.听