Showing posts with label world music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label world music. Show all posts

Saturday, 8 September 2007

CD: Namgyal Lhamo

The Tibetan Diva Rises

Vienna, Austria - Tibetan music to western audiences have often symbolized meditative mindscapes and spirituality, often luring them into experiencing the mystical with the appeal of it's otherworldly chanting and sound.

And then in a world where an ancient culture is trying to survive against all odds comes a singer with a petite frame, powerhouse personality and an explosive voice to create music that is a perfect blend of ancient lost world sound gliding along in parallels to upbeat, chic and energetic club grooves.

By preserving the traditional core of Tibet in one (Pure) to transporting its international presence to the most contemporary of platforms with all its flavor intact, Namgyal Lhamo's latest albums are a real treat. Netherlands ...

Tuesday, 7 August 2007

New Planet Drum CD with Zakir Hussain & Mickey Hart

The original Planet Drum CD was great - can't wait to hear this new one!

Mickey Hart & Zakir Hussain Reunite 15 Years after The Grammy-Winning Planet Drum for Global Drum Project

Four international master percussionists have joined forces for a new recording and tour. The Global Drum Project includes Mickey Hart, Zakir Hussain, Sikiru Adepoju and Giovanni Hidalgo.

Over three decades as the innovative percussion engine of the Grateful Dead, Mickey Hart's ear for global sounds brought numerous unpredictable guests to the Dead's stage performances.

Hart's 1991 release Planet Drum was the natural outgrowth o...