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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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