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CAFE TROPIQUE Ref: H093CD

Crystal Wind

Cafe Tropique takes the listener to the tropics as the band expresses special appreciation for the beautiful Pacific Rim, integrating styles of Jazz, Classical, Reggae and Rock.

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DESERT VISIONS Ref: BV99

Prem Joshua

Joshua, who plays soprano sax, bamboo flutes, sitar, santoor (Persian hammered dulcimer) and dilruba (an ancient Arabic bowed instrument) weaves exotic dance grooves into iridescent tapestries with threads of Arabic folk, African, desert tribal, soft jazz and Indian ragas. He also includes musicians from Europe and India. The range of world instrumentation, including an awe inspiring host of percussion, and the all original tracks guarantee that Desert Visions is as fresh as the dawn wind in the desert. The music is infectiously celebratory with a stunning vocalization mimicking tablas, keyboards swelling in the background, tablas, sitar and more fire off in a romp across the fantastic deserts of our imagination.

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EONS OF DIGNITY Ref: MX122

Cybertribe

Cybertribe, headed by J.Deere, is a composite of renowned underground house and rave artists that have taken the international market by storm. The creative force behind Cybertribe, is a classically trained musician who inevitably got involved with the ever-evolving electronic music technology. It was his exposure to the Australian didgeridoo that attracted him to Australian culture and heritage. From this was born the signature Cybertribe style mixing hot electronic beats and lounge sounds with traditional aboriginal didgeridoo. Cybertribe's hallmark global fusion strikes some hidden tribal chord deep within the modern soul. A mix of cool rhythms married to a lounge sound make Eons of Dignity the perfect addition to any music collection.

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EVER FREE, NEVER BOUND Ref: MX976CD

Babaji Bob Kindler & Jai Ma Music

This almost-ambient and nearly-echoing production of the original compositions by Babaji is awash with flowing Eastern rhythms and Western dramatic flair. How this four piece band produced such a lush, full symphonic sound out of one autoharp, a cello, a flute, a tabla and a table tarong is the sound engineer’s secret. The unusual mix of instruments creates a surprisingly satisfying sound. Resonating cello, or sometimes flute, deeply penetrates the belly while the listener floats on a stream of mellow autoharp punctuated by soulful comments of the tabla.

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EXOTIC DANCE Ref: M792

Anugama & Sebastiano

The exciting rhythms played on Oriental and African drums are perfect for African Dance and Belly Dance or to simply release blocked energy in the joy of dancing. Anugama's title "African Journey" was featured in the award-winning fillm Baraka.

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GYPSY SOUL Ref: BV90

Ashik

The uplifting songs on this CD combine the old dancing world of Ireland, Hungary, Russia and rural America with a compelling original beat. Ashik's music reflects the many musical worlds he has traveled in. He was born in England in 1948, and studied violin from the age of ten. At 14 he was given a guitar and learned to play classical guitar and a variety of folk and blues styles. After graduating in philosophy from the University of Oxford in 1968 he founded the acoustic trio "Mythica" that made a mark in English clubs and on the BBC with a blend of folk, blues and poetry. Since then he has combined his love of music and wandering to acquire a unique range of expression. In Southern California in the 70's he played surf music with the Chantays, rock with the notorious Flying Crowbar, and reggae with the Roots Band, while moonlighting in Hollywood as a studio violinist for country sessions. In 1977 he wandered through Mexico and Central America on foot, supporting himself by playing tin whistle on the streets. He went to India in 1979, backpacking his violin through the Himalayas, and settled at the Rajneesh ashram where he played with musicians from all over the world and learned to play the electric bass. In London in the early 80's he went deep into the Irish music of his roots, and joined the Medina Ceilidh band on fiddle. He moved to Japan in 1989 where he played Irish dances on the streets of Yokohama and toured and recorded in Japan and Europe with the legendary Okinawan folk singer Shokichi Kina. Feeling the urge to express this lifetime of experience in music of his own, he spent a year building a digital recording studio high in the Colorado rockies outside Boulder. Gypsy Soul is the first product of this studio.

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HAMSAFAR Ref: MX069

Prem Joshua

Hamsafar is the meeting of multi-instrumentalist Prem Joshua, with 14 other musicians from India, Japan and Europe, combining his masterful soprano saxophone playing and soaring flute lines with spacious keyboards, ethnic sounds and the haunting rhythms of the deserts, bazaars and gardens of the East.

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INDO REEL Ref: MX116

Vidroha Jamie

Indo Reel is a stunning follow up to Jamie's third album, Celtic Ragas, which garnered this praise from Paul McCartney, "I love the blend of Indian and Celtic styles in this music. It is one of my favorite CDs." Guitars, tablas, violin, piano, bamboo flutes, trumpet, sitar, bass, and drums give voice to Jamie’s richly layered compositions. Innocent, joyful, sometimes haunting, Indo Reel alternates intimate dialogues between bamboo flutes and sitar, ("From an Unknown Heart") and a guitar / trumpet duet ("The River") with a full band of guitar, bass, drums, sitar, flutes, and tables, as in "Night Falls." Jamie’s family roots are in Ireland, and in the 90’s he was steeped in the meditation and celebration of India, where he lived for twelve years imbibing the meditative approach to music there. In that environment his musical expression shifted from rock and blues to the mystical relationship between music, silence, and meditation. Indo Reel features a group of world class musicians including Kit Walker (jazz piano, nominated for a Grammy for his work with Jai Uttal on the album "Mondo Rama"), Prem Joshua (sitar, bamboo flutes, thirteen world music CDs), Toni Marcus (violin, received "Most Valuable Player of the Year Award" for her work with Van Morrison in the late 70's including the CD "Into the Music"), and Manish Vyas (tablas).

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THE INTIMATE SPHERE Ref: BXM0119

Raphael Preston

Based on a cyclical mode of composition (music of the spheres), The Intimate Sphere expresses the circular reality of the universe and the equilibrium of energies (Yin and Yang) within our personal energetic field (Aura). Ideal for meditation or for the soft physical activities that explore these dimensions such as Yoga and Tai Chi, this album is designed to help in redefining the balance of energy, through calm and tranquillity, that is so essential to our well being.

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KALI THUNDER Ref: MX048

James Asher

Following the success of his Aboriginal-African dance album, 'Feet in the Soil', James Asher was inspired by the sparkle and vibrancy of Rajasthan to create an album celebrating its power and mysterious appeal. In the year spent building this idea, James was able to track down twenty of the finest musicians Indian and Western, who would help craft the uniquely magical impression made by India. The resulting album was 'Tigers of the Raj', but James was keen to see how others could expand this vision through re-interpretation. He invited pioneers in the field of dance music to contribute their own remixes. The seventy minutes of this CD are a testament to the width and breadth of a growing and innovative musical area, fuelled by a rich cultural heritage, and bubbling with creative innovation. A romantic view of Rajasthan's splendour takes on new dimensions when explored with the imagination and expertise of these masters in world fusion. Infectious intricate grooves carry you through the mystique and magnetism of India in her finest guise.

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MOTHER EARTH CARRY ME Ref: BV96

Bodhi Khalid

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SECRET OF THE WIND Ref: BW05

Prem Joshua

Secret of the Wind is an uplifting musical magic carpet ride effortlessly crossing the borders between East and West - yet keeping in touch with the earth through strong ethnic rhythms. A host of international musicians have contributed to this album which features bamboo flutes, soprano sax, keyboards, drums, bass, tabla, violin, guitar, sitar, voices and numerous other ethnic percussion. Innovative and enchanting. Highly recommended. One of our favourites.

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THRU THE HARP Ref: H041CD

Michael Deep

The debut album from Michael Deep, who has been described as a mellower version of Andreas Vollenweider, is a sensual journey through Jazz and Rock influenced rhythms. Also a consummate guitarist, Michael created the album after he developed his own electro-acoustic harp. "Thru the Harp" is deeply emotional and fully alive.

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TRIBAL SUTRAS Ref: MX089

Tya

The inspiration for this music came from a stay in Australia and a deep experience of the aboriginal culture. Rhythmic percussion, chant-like vocals, keyboards and computer programming blend together in a marvellous musical otherworldly orchestra. "Tya is the Aboriginal word for the earth, and this music, created by Martin Scherl with some help from the Bulgarian voices and Brian de Rose of Cybertribe, evokes ancestral memories of being part of everything. "From the vast magnetic fields of the planet down to the vibration of a single atom, the wave-like motion of the universe is felt in every corner, every cell of our individual and collective being." Mirroring this "Aboriginal view of the earth as a living body" is achieved through a steady heartbeat-like rhythm that weaves through much of the album, overlaid by complex but harmonious vocal patterns . The resulting whole is an opulent, sensually arousing tapestry." - NAPRA Review.

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TRIBE VIBE Ref: MX040

Ganga Giri

Ganga Giri takes the hypnotic qualities of the didgeridoo and incorporates it with dance grooves that are both organic and synthetic. He has recorded with the likes of Peter Gabriel and performed at many renowned festivals through out the world. Ganga's percussive talent became apparent at the age of 8, when he started playing an array of rhythm-producing instruments. But it was a dream that inspired him to embark on a self-taught journey to didgeridoo mastery. Ganga has subsequently gained the respect of Aboriginal elders for his unique style of didj playing, and has paid his respects to the land where, thousands of years ago, the first person breathed circularly into a termite-hollowed eucalyptus branch. The raw indigenous sounds of the Australian outback meet the synthetic wizardry of the studio on this neo-Aboriginal collage. Swirling percussion such as talking drums, bongos and various shakers complement the earthly drone of the didj amidst a whirl of nature and vocal samples.

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WAKE UP & DREAM Ref: AN29CD

Ekstasis

The Ekstasis project is largely the vision of guitarist Nicky Skopelitis, created in collaboration with producer/bassist Bill Laswell. A fascinating journey through pan-ethnic ambient moods, this music, upbeat but gently trance-like, evokes the space where the waking state meets the dreaming state. Features a host of top class musicians including Zakir Hussain, Badal Roy and Jah Wobble.

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WINDOWS OF MY SOUL Ref: H062CD

Chris Camozzi

"Windows Of My Soul," Chris Camozzi's debut release on Higher Octave, brings this virtuoso guitarist to the forefront of contemporary instrumental music with a collection of stunning compositions played straight from the heart. Already established as one of the most versatile and in-demand session guitarists in pop music, having spent the past five years touring and playing with Michael Bolton and Mariah Carey, Camozzi has now focused his mastery on his own tuneful and gracefully impassioned music. Initially inspired to take up guitar after seeing the Beatles on television when he was seven, Camozzi started performing publicly at the age of ten. Absorbing the influences of such role models as George Benson, Carlos Santana, Larry Carlton and Robben Ford, he perfected his technical skills by maintaining a tireless schedule that included doing session work with top producer Walter Afanasieff during the day, fronting his own Top 40 band at night and playing various casual gigs on the weekends. When the time arrived to record his own album, Chris was ready with original material that reflects both his limitless melodic imagination and his deepest emotions. Part of Camozzi's genius lies in his ability to bridge the worlds of jazz, pop, rock and New Age instruments. "It was a gift for me to be able to express the things I really care about," he says. "I hope it touches people." Through "Windows Of My Soul," Chris Camozzi has expressed himself in a dynamic musical language with a fresh, contemporary sound that is at once uncommonly intimate and universally appealing.

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