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= REVIEWS instrument combining qualities of the lute A U D | oO and the harp; together with the shakuhachi, it evokes a timeless, spiritual sound, trans- Reviewed by Richard Giles porting us to 17th century Japan when the BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB two instruments first met. by Ry Cooder Producer: Ry Cooder for World Circuit aoe ND Records, USA, 1997 y wapercare Producer: Capercaillie for Secret Music Distributors: Aust—Festival Records, ph Productions, Glasgow, UK, 1997 +61 (0}2 9395 8000; UK—World Circuit Distributors: Aust—MRA Entertainment, Records, ph +44 (0)171 383 4907; USA— ph +61 (0)7 3849 6020; UK—Primary Atlantic Records, ph (212) 707 2892. Talent Int., ph +44 (0)171 405 4001. n 1996, renowned US guitarist Ry Cooder eltic group Capercaillie combine the tra- decided to arrange for a group of African ditions of Gaelic music with modern and Cuban musicians to record together in fusion sound They have produced some Cuba Things went wrong with visas, ane excellent albums, To The Moon, Delirium yA | P. and Capercaillie being among their best. he set about tecording the greats of Cuban Here, on Beautiful Wasteland, they meld the music in a series of albums called the Buena a : a traditional with the modern, combining Vista Social Club. The first album, released from the Gaeli th ic fi in 1997, has caught the spirit of Cuba's liv- songs trom te Maele mouth-musi¢ form with haunting love songs and jumping, up- ing music with some of the finest musicians 7 a . : tempo dance tunes. This a fine collection in on the island. Very laid-back vocals, guitar, settee Capercaillie's inimitable style. piano and percussion. A top album. B'ISMILLAH: Highlights from the Fes VOICE OF THE CELTIC MYTH A by Greenwood Festival of World Sacred Music . f Producer: Tami Simon for Sounds True, Producer: Larry Hogan and David Lord for Tolemac International Ltd, UK, 1997 Boulder, Colorado, USA, 1997 sean : wot 8? Distributors: Aust—Banyan Tree Books, entra Fagle. ph pan ph +61 (0)8 8363 4244: USA—Sounds. (0) ; UK—Tolemac Int., F Fru, ph 1800 333 9185, 1882, London W10 4TQ; USA—White yee. . Dove Records, ph (505) 758 0500. ome of the most inspiring music on the ie . Sonnet finds its expression at the annual tuart Wilde and the lads are back with Fes Festival of World Sacred Music in another heroic album. Voice of the Morocco. Artists from traditions all over Celtic Myth tells, with music, the story of Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia the Tuatha Dé Danaan, the mythical gods of make their way there each year. The selec- Ireland. It describes the great battles with tion of live performances is truly authentic, the ro val triumy re forces of evi ang the alive and divine. This digitally-recorded eventua he pp y af Sand’ ¥ ignt, 1 double album features gawwali music from returning the power of Ireland's tour magical Pakistan, madih songs from Egypt, saeta cities to the land. Spectacular choral flamenco chants from Spain, Berber music arrangements are applied to this beautiful from the Atlas Mountains, and more. Irish song. A close reading of the album B'ismillah captures the grace, heart and har- sleeve lyrics will enlighten you to the poetry mony of human yearning for the divine. of the work. PICTURE DREAMS by Riley Lee and Satsuki Odamura Producer: Riley Lee and Satsuki Odamura for One World Music, Australia, 1997 Distributors: Australia—New World Productions, ph +61 (0)7 3367 0788; UK—New World, ph +(09) 8678 1682. Hi: reviewed a number of Riley Lee albums over the years, it's a pleasure to hear again one with the simplicity of the tra- ditional. Satsuki Odamura, a koto player of renown living in Australia, has teamed up with Riley Lee on shakuhachi (bamboo flute) to record some traditional composi- tions. These are the sounds that we associ- ate with the peace and deep feeling of Japanese music. The koto is a 13-stringed instrument combining qualities of the lute and the harp; together with the shakuhachi, it evokes a timeless, spiritual sound, trans- porting us to 17th century Japan when the two instruments first met. AUDIO Reviewed by Richard Giles BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB by Ry Cooder Producer: Ry Cooder for World Circuit Records, USA, 1997 Distributors: Aust—Festival Records, ph +61 (0)2 9395 8000; UK—World Circuit Records, ph +44 (0)171 383 4907; USA— Atlantic Records, ph (212) 707 2892. n 1996, renowned US guitarist Ry Cooder decided to arrange for a group of African and Cuban musicians to record together in Cuba. Things went wrong with visas, and only Ry Cooder and his team turned up. So he set about recording the greats of Cuban music in a series of albums called the Buena Vista Social Club. The first album, released in 1997, has caught the spirit of Cuba's liv- ing music with some of the finest musicians on the island. Very laid-back vocals, guitar, piano and percussion. A top album. B'ISMILLAH: Highlights from the Fes Festival of World Sacred Music Producer: Tami Simon for Sounds True, Boulder, Colorado, USA, 1997 Distributors: Aust—Banyan Tree Books, ph +61 (0)8 8363 4244: USA—Sounds True, ph 1800 333 9185. Sore of the most inspiring music on the planet finds its expression at the annual Fes Festival of World Sacred Music in Morocco. Artists from traditions all over Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia make their way there each year. The selec- tion of live performances is truly authentic, alive and divine. This digitally-recorded double album features gawwali music from Pakistan, madih songs from Egypt, saeta flamenco chants from Spain, Berber music from the Atlas Mountains, and more. B'ismillah captures the grace, heart and har- mony of human yearning for the divine. PICTURE DREAMS by Riley Lee and Satsuki Odamura Producer: Riley Lee and Satsuki Odamura for One World Music, Australia, 1997 Distributors: Australia—New World Productions, ph +61 (0)7 3367 0788; UK—New World, ph +(09) 8678 1682. Hi: reviewed a number of Riley Lee albums over the years, it's a pleasure to hear again one with the simplicity of the tra- ditional. Satsuki Odamura, a koto player of renown living in Australia, has teamed up with Riley Lee on shakuhachi (bamboo flute) to record some traditional composi- tions. These are the sounds that we associ- ate with the peace and deep feeling of Japanese music. The koto is a 13-stringed NEXUS - 79 FEBRUARY - MARCH 1998