The Tao of Books World Music

AMAZON Ref: MX072

Kay Gardner

Kay Gardner's latest improvisational masterpiece, brings the full sound and ambiance of the Peruvian Rainforest right into your heart. Gardner blends alto flute meditations with her own on-site recordings of birds, tree frogs, rainfall, waterfalls and pan pipes, which she made when she visited the Amazon river. These mystically healing, meditative pieces capture the sounds of an awe-inspiring part of our Earth!

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BABA BULLEH SHAH Ref: MX113

Abida Parveen

Great music should have melody, poetry and rhythm and Abida's singing has these elements in abundance. Sufi music concentrates more on the central sentiment than the poetic expression of a single poet. As a result, the singer enjoys freedom to choose verses from any poet which fits into the pattern of the dominant sentiment which the singer wishes to express. The New York Times writes: "She melds virtuosity and devotion... bringing profundity to the music along with flamboyance."

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BAMBOO MUSIC Ref: AP72CD

Chuck Jonkey

In Java and Bali an amazing number of instruments are constructed from bamboo. Played in ensembles featuring drums, flutes, gongs, xylophones (to name a few), the music is rhythmic, complex and infectious. Chuck Jonkey travelled extensively recording live native performances (most often used to accompany the telling of spiritual tales through dance) for presentation on this unique disc. Spiritually motivated music of the highest order.

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BORRASCA Ref: N705CD

Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra

Ottmar Liebert is joined by Luna Negra, adding new horn and piano arrangements to his distinctly magnetic “nouveau flamenco” style. Nominated for a Grammy, this album reached number 1 on Billboard’s New Age chart. “Borrasca,” meaning ‘tempest,’ generates an intense whirlwind of emotion that is both romantic and exhilarating. Recently awarded a Gold Album, Borrasca has now sold over half-a-million copies sold.

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DIGA RHYTHM BAND Ref: NA035CD

Diga

Legendary percussionist Zakir Hussain founded the Tal Vadya Rhythm Band in 1973 as an Ali Akbar College of Music performance project. When Mickey Hart joined in 1975, the name was changes to Diga Rhythm Band. This album was made the following year, featuring guest guitarist Jerry Garcia on two cuts. All five cuts feature incredibly complex rhythms woven together – a musical experiment two decades ahead of its time.

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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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FRAGRANCE OF THE EAST Ref: MX104

Chinmaya Dunster & The Celtic Ragas Band

Chinmaya Dunster and the Celtic Raga’s band united to perform this live concert at the Bharatiya Vidapeeth Institute of Environmental Education and Research in Pune, India. BVIEER is an institute that emphasizes environmental awareness and conservation. It was a meeting between this program’s director Dr. Erach Bharucha and Chinmaya that inspired this benefit concert as a tribute to the India’s rich beauty and unspoiled nature. Included with this CD is an Mpeg video of the concert. "I love the unique blend of Irish and Indian style music of Celtic Ragas'" - Paul McCartney.

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FUTURE PRIMITIVE Ref: H005CD

Eko

EKO (Sanskrit for ONE) is a fascinating blend of Andean, African, Celtic and Caribbean influences orchestrated by innovative guitarist John O'Connor. Instruments from pan pipes to acoustic mandolins make up a colourful musical tapestry. Enchanting Zulu voices add to a cross-cultural landscape of sound. John's eclectic style brings an inner smile and entertains with easeful humour and sophistication.

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GLOBAL MEDITATION: Authentic Music from Meditative Traditions of the World (4xCD) Ref: M049

Many Different Artists

This excellent value set works out at just £6 per cassette or £8.75 per CD and covers a lush variety of sacred music from around the world. Tape/CD 1 covers songs and chants including aboriginal song with didjeridoo, Balinese ramayana monkey chant, Buddhist chanting, Tibetan harmonic chanting, an Albanian lament, etc. Tape/CD 2 features the harmony and interplay of ensembles including Gnawa trance music of Marrakech, Javanese Gamelan orchestra, the Qawwal singing of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, horse spirit dance from Surinam, etc. Tape/CD 3 is all about rhythm and percussion - ancient Japanese Taiko drumming, Santeria, Royal Drums of Ghana, tabla improvisation from Zakir Hussain, West African Balafon ensemble, etc. Tape/CD4 is titled Music from the Heart (Melody) and includes dervish music from Turkey, celtic harp, Indian Raga on bamboo flute, Armenian Duduk instrumental, Taarab trance music, etc. Truly an inspiring collection.

4 CDs ... Boxed Set

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IMAGES OF NEPAL Ref: MD001CD

Sur Sudha

The three musician group, Sur Sudha, regales us with the musical beauty of Nepal. The influences of border nations, Tibet, China and India seem to combine to produce a unique and refreshing sound. Tabla, flute and sitar weave a joyous and colourful tapestry of traditional Nepalese songs. Sur Sudha have played for the Dalai Lama on more than one occasion, and with their first US release have already climbed to the upper regions of the worlds charts. Though playing strictly traditional Nepalese music, Sur Sudha have all the power and musicality of a modern, world-class band.

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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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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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LEGACY: 16th - 18th Century Music From India Ref: M879CD

Ali Akbar Khan

An historic recording event bringing together Ali Akbar Khan and the world’s most recorded singer Shrimati Asha Bhosle. LEGACY features 11 ancient, 16th century songs from the court of the emperor Akbar, handed down through generations and taught to Khansahib by his father Allauddin Khan. Ali Akbar Khan, called by concert violinist Yehudi Menuhin “An absolute genius...the greatest musician in the world.” LEGACY is therefore the coming together of two monumental talents that speaks to the heritage and rich tradition of Indian music handed down from generation to generation. In Ali Akbar Khan’s own words "Indian music is like a river or stream that has come down to us through time, bringing nurture to man’s soul. From the past masters, this music flowed to my father an through him to me. I want to keep this stream flowing. I don’t want it to die."

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LOST IN QAWWALI Ref: AB122CD

Badar Ali Khan

Flowing with infectious rhythm, hypnotic percussion, mesmerising repetition and spine-tingling vocal improvisation, Qawwali music has thrilled listeners since the 10th Century. Over the many years, one family – the Khans of Pakistan (and in particular Musrat Fateh Ali Khan) – has dominated this vibrant form of devotional music. Now, as Qawwali music rides an unprecedented wave of worldwide popularity, the star vocalist of the next generation, the voice that will carry Qawwali music on to a whole new level, has emerged to claim the musical baton of his storied family, his name is Ustad Badar Ali Khan.

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MUSIC AS MEDICINE Ref: MX137

Nawang Khechog

Ancient Tibetan teachings tell us that merely seeing an image of the Medicine Buddha - or even hearing his name - holds the power to heal. Now, acclaimed musician and former Buddhist monk Nawang Khechog invokes the blessings of this potent deity on his new recording, Music As Medicine. Nawang is one of the few Tibetan musicians today who has received the blessing transmission of these teachings - and shares them here with the outside world as a catalyst for transformation. On this all-new album, premier native American musician R. Carlos Nakai joins Nawang Khechog as a special guest artist to create a cross-cultural “apothecary” of soothing melodies and healing chants to infuse this universal energy within anyone who listens. With Tibetan flute, long horn, and overtone chanting; native American flute and drum; universal horn; and calming chants to restore balance and health.

68 mins. ... CD

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MUSIC FROM THE HEART OF THE WORLD Ref: BH26

Various Artists

Showcases two years of phenomenal music from American label Sounds True. Eleven full-length tracks include: mystical-erotic trance from Southern Italy ... world music legend Hamza El Din ... rare sounds from the Arab-Palestinian Holy Land ... masterful Zen flute ... the virtuoso musicianship of Iran's acclaimed Dastan Ensemble ... haunting song-prayers of mystical Judaism .... Musafir's whirlwind of Gypsy rhythm and qawaali chant from the deserts of Rajasthan ... and four more unforgettable selections. Filled with some of the most exciting world music on the charts today.

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NATIVE BROTHERHOOD Ref: MX045

Ruben Romero & Robert Tree Cody

"The last time nuevo flamenco guitarist Ruben Romero and Native American flutist and vocalist Robert Tree Cody collaborated, they produced the Native American Music Award Best Latin Album and Best World Album for 1999. Now, these award-winning musicians have done it again. Working together with a brotherhood of talented artists, Romero and Cody have created Native Brotherhood, a fascinating glimpse into the excitement that cultural fusion can generate. This album blends the music of two cultures: Native American instruments with sultry Latin rhythms. With Romero's easy and graceful playing, the complexities of the flamenco line never sound fussy or strained. Cody's masterful and evocative flute plays like a warm breeze over mountains. Complemented by the considerable musicianship of Carolyn Muller, Dan Namingha, and Ronald Roybal, each track unfolds as a dialogue between the voices. The rapport between the artists is evident as their disparate styles merge together. The opening track "Three Rivers" is a liquid junction of flamenco, Native American, and contemporary music flowing seamlessly into one another. Cody's wonderful singing introduces the plaintive "Gentle Wind"; Romero's love of Spain is evident in the rich imagery of "Postcard from Seville." The lyrical interplay of guitar, flute, and voice draws upon Old World Spanish influences and Native American resonances and results in a daring and successful collaboration." - New Age Voice.

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ORIENTAL SUNRISE: New Music for Zen Meditation Ref: MX2014

Riley Lee

In the past 10 years, Oriental Sunrise has become one of the best-selling meditation albums. Remastered with 20-bit technology, this CD features the evocative sound of the traditional Japanese shakuhachi flute and koto in a series of improvisatory duets inspired and enhanced by the sounds of nature. The peace and tranquility of this album invite the listener to share an experience that is calm, awake, and in touch with the earth.

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QUIET MIND Ref: MX2002

Nawang Khechog

Born of the Tibetan nomads, Nawang Khechog discovered the bamboo flute in early childhood. He fled to India in 1959 and spent 11 years as a Buddhist monk before bringing his music to the West. ‘Quiet Mind’ reflects the rare gift of this remarkable musician for drawing listeners into the interior journey. Nawang’s gentle flute defines music as meditation – centring the mind and quickening the seeds of compassion and awareness. ‘Quiet Mind’ is his most personal transmission; a continuous prayer that imparts serenity to everyone it touches. With didgeridoo, Incan pan pipes and ocarina.

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RADIANT AWAKENING Ref: MX022

Ranga

Radiant Awakening is devotional music for creating a spiritual environment. With its roots in the subtle rhythmic structures of Indian tabla and traditional Eastern devotional music, Ranga finds its melodic expression in ever-expanding, trance-flavored improvisations on piano and violin. The aural colors of Ranga sing from the heart within, coupling an intimate sense of longing to radiant inner joy. "The genius of Ranga has created a phenomenal and visionary album of heart-pening beauty. Radiant Awakening is an essential addition to any collection of healing music." - Music Design.

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RAGINI: FLUTED VOICE OF THE GODDESS Ref: M862CD

Mindia Devi Klein

Flautist, Mindia Devi Klein, performs raginis (female ragas) and bhajans invoking and praising the Goddess on Bansuri, the classical bamboo flute of India.. "..something of a revelation - breathtakingly lovely. A transfusion of ecstasy - Beat Magazine. Extraordinary improvisations, perfect for meditation." - New Age Retailer.

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SACRED TEMPLES OF INDIA Ref: MX041

Chinmaya Dunster

The spirit of India’s holy places, her people and vast culture are subliminally reflected in Sacred Temples of India. Dunster’s gentle sarod compositions feature musicians and vocalists from India in a musical tour of the subcontinent’s myriad temples. From a tiny village shrine to Mother Kali in west Bengal to a Hanuman Temple in downtown New Delhi, from Mt. Kailash and Chamba in the North to Chidambaram and Konark in the south, these are the temples that have inspired Dunster’s music and inner quest. His serene yet lively melodies speak of the mystery, poignancy, timelessness, reverence and child-like joy that India’s innumerable shrines inspire in all who are blessed to pilgrimage there.

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SHAKUHACHI MEDITATION MUSIC Ref: BF94B

Stan Richardson

Over 700 years ago in Japan, Zen masters developed honkyôku,the art of “blowing Zen,” using only the pure tones of the simple shakuhachi bamboo flute for accompaniment. On Shakuhachi Meditation Music,virtuoso Stan Richardson offers 13 authentic bamboo flute selections, each one a soothing contemplation meant to still the mind and awaken attention. Richardson, a former member of Japan’s respected Ki-Sui-An Shakuhachi Dôjô ensemble, plays these rare works in the traditional Zen style, just as they were played for centuries by wandering monks. Selections range from spare, haunting contemplations to complex tone poems. Excellent for meditation, yoga, exercise, and bodywork.

120 mins. ... 2 CDs

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SONIC TRIBE Ref: MX2009

Sonic Tribe

Middle East meets the Outback in this Passionate world beat offering laced with ambient, richly layered grooves. Trance guitar, didgeridoo, and tribal rhythms create a powerful pulse for exotic vocals, hypnotic flutes and spirite keyboards to weave their magic. An exciting merging of cultures that takes you on an evocative journey of soul and spirit.

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SOUNDINGS Ref: BH27

Noirin Ni Riain

From the angelic soprano featured on the bestseller Vox de Nube comes this new collection of spiritual classics from many traditions. Heavenly masterpieces include works by the Shakers, Irish laments, a bhajan by Mirabai (India's revered medieval saint), a Scottish folk prayer, music composed by Hildegard of Bingen, and more. Chamber orchestra accompaniment.

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SOUNDS OF PEACE Ref: MX128

Nawang Khechog

A deeply felt prayer for the ears and spirit, performed by Nawang Khechog with Tibetan bamboo flute, didgeridoo, and bells. With long, soothing phrases, this former Tibetan monk invites you to experience the profound interior calm that allows for cultivation of a loving spirit. Each phrase and note of Sounds of Peace invokes an extraordinary tranquility (one hospital has used it hundreds of times to soothe women in childbirth) and is regarded as a valuable meditation tool itself. Through this spare, haunting work we become the wind, the clouds, the mountains, the rivers - we become peace. Ten compositions.

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THIS DEWDROP WORLD Ref: MX052

Suvarna

After the success of her first two recordings - the upbeat Fire of the Oracle and rhythmic Energia - vocalist/violinist Suvarna takes her raga-based vocal improvisations into a more laid back, intimate space on This Dewdrop World. Her latest effort plays like an aural massage: the songs unfold naturally, drawing the listener into a relaxed world of lush sonic textures and mantric ambience far removed from the frenetic pace of daily life. This Dewdrop World features a world of instruments including kora, violin, saz, oud, mandolin and tabla, all expertly orchestrated by producer Martyn Phillips to complement Suvarna’s gracefully confident voice.

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TIBETAN MASTER CHANTS Ref: MX161

Lama Tashi

This remarkable album features the sacred Deep Voice Overtone Chanting of one of the world's foremost Tibetan chant masters. 12 well known Tibetan mantras, including Om Ah Hum and Om Mani Padme Hum, appear in a specific order designed to imprint on the mind of the listener to assist both personal and planetary consciousness. Lama Tashi's voice is amazingly powerful and deeply resonant creating extraordinary harmonics as he chants. At times, his voice is multi-tracked and the recording sounds like a monastery full of Tibetan Chant Masters. Nominated for a Grammy in the Best Traditional World Music category.

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TIGERS OF THE RAJ Ref: AP03CD

James Asher

"It's been two years since I reviewed James Asher's excellent Feet in the Soil. Asher mixes ancient and modern instruments to create a lavish and intoxicating homage to the palaces of Rajasthan. As with Feet in the Soil, Tigers of the Raj bursts with highly charged world-beat dance music. But where the former emphasized the rhythms and instruments of Africa, Tigers features a strong focus on instruments from India and the Middle East. More than 20 musicians contribute to Tigers. While Asher leads the way with keyboards and percussion, also contributing to the melodies are guitar, flute, tambura, and vocals. Percussion includes table, djembe, frame drum, and ankle bells. Asher's compositions (he shares credit on two tracks with Craig Pruess) are filled with wildly exotic rhythms that almost drag the listener onto the dance floor." - NAPRA Journal.

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TRIBAL GATHERING Ref: MX2001

Terra Incognita

The tribes gather and bring with them their strings and flutes, their synths and drums, and especially their grooves. Tribal Gathering are Ravi and Prem Joshua who have brought together a collection of styles from Latin to Middle Eastern, African, India and Balkan. All done with such a light, sinuous hand. The musicianship is stunning too, on ethnic instruments from all other the world, giving a sense of colour to the mix. Features kora, sitar, flutes, tambora and sarod.

Ravi has played kora (African harp) since 1985. He has produced music for film and TV including the BAFTA award winning Touching The Void. Prem Joshua is now the number 1 bestselling World Music artist in India and the daily newspaper "The Times of India" has lauded him as the new "Guru of Fusion". In 2003, the BBC nominated Prem Joshua for its prestigious "World Music Listeners Award".

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A UNIVERSE TO COME Ref: MX016

Tulku

"Grammy-nominated producer, composer, and musician Jim Wilson has returned with A Universe to Come, a brand new Tulku project. Wilson has produced albums for Rita Coolidge, Walela and Robbie Robertson as well as previous Tulku projects. Wilson brings a wholly unique take on world-beat fusion to his projects. Jai Uttal and Geoffrey Gordon, members of the original Tulku project, appear on this album, as do Krishna Das, James Twyman, Gina Sala, and many more. Vocals include Indian, Persian, Egyptian, Mayan Aboriginal, and American Indian voices. Exotic percussion is a hallmark of Wilson albums, and this one will have listeners dancing the night away." - New Age Retailer. A primary influence on this album is the healing rituals of Ayahuasca, though it touches upon many of the mystical traditions of this world. Primal sounds and unearthly vocals, channeling deep meditative grooves, and invoking divine visions: memories of other times/places and images of a universe to come.

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