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REVIEWS indicative of the sound of Zen. An album of M U S | C the peaceful and sacred to touch and res- Reviewed by Richard Giles onate with the heart chords. THIS SENTENCE IS TRUE SOUL MAKASSAR by Sheila Chandra by Tarika Shakti Records, USA, 2001 (48mins) Triloka Records, USA, 2001 (61mins) Distributors: Australia—MRA, tel (07) Distributors: Aust—MRA, tel (07) 3849 3849 6020; USA—Real World, tel (414) | 6020; USA—Triloka, tel (310) 456 961 8350, www.shakti records.com 9063, website www.triloka.com heila Chandra is a woman of amazing anitra Rasoanaivo of the group Tarika voice. If you've heard her before, you'll had been hatching a project since the understand how she connects with sound 1980s when she discovered that the music (see review, 7/01). Of Indian parentage, and customs of her native Madagascar were born and raised in England, Sheila has very similar to those of Polynesia and released several albums inspired by both Indonesia. In 1999 she found out for herself Indian and Celtic vocalisation styles. when she visited Sulawesi. Her album is a Accompanied by the Ganges Orchestra on cross-pollination of these forms, recorded in This Sentence is True, she finds a musical Bandung, Jakarta and London. The lyrics vehicle that utilises emotion rather than are pleas for the traditional music of each words to express music and sound. Expect culture to be loved and preserved. She the experimental with this "edgy" stuff, as writes against globalisation "which kills us Sheila calls it. An exciting offering. all" and drives us to "dollars and flashy cars". This is true roots music: finding the RED SANDS DREAMING commonalities amongst all of us. by Global Collective New World Music, USA, 2001 (51minsy) BARO Distributors: Aust—New World Music, by Habib Koité and Bamada tel (02) 9565 4522; UK—New World Putumayo, USA, 2001 (62mins) Music, tel 01986 781682; USA—New Distributors: Aust—MRA, tel (07) 3849 World Music, tel (303) 415 1040, web- 6020; USA—Putumayo World Music, tel site www.newworldmusic.com 1888 788 8629 (toll free in Nth Cred with the support of Aboriginal America), website www.putumayo.com and Australian musicians and creators, orn in Mali into a family of groits, the Red Sands Dreaming is a special collabora- heirs toa musical line in West African tive project. CAAMA, an Aboriginal-owned culture, Habib Koité studied at Mali's most organisation helping Aboriginal communi- prestigious music school and learned tradi- ties, set the process rolling for Red Sands... tional as well as modern forms. In 1988 he Each musician and singer was consulted on founded Bamada and began touring the the final product before its release. The world, achieving great success as a live per- former. This album is evenly beautiful and lyrical music, anchored in Mali tradition but having a worldwide appeal. Baro features the balafon, the wooden-keyed West African xylophone, along with many Malian instru- ments. Marvellous melodies. music was recorded in the bush and studio, then mixed in Sydney with the cooperation of all participants. A remarkably deep and exciting recording of many clans from across Australia, and a real and powerful tribute to reconciliation. ZEN BREAKFAST by Karunesh Real Music, USA, 2001 (57mins) Distributors: Aust—New World Music, tel (02) 9565 4522; USA—Real Music, tel (415) 331 8273, www.realmusic.com Mc of a blend of healing, relaxation and classical music with an element of the sacred, Zen Breakfast is a welcome and needed fusion of the quiet with the vision- ary. Karunesh uses guitar, voice, keyboards and sitar with some sampling to guide us through the Zen archery story about being one with the target before you loose the arrow. Tracks like "Flowing with the Tea", "Moon Temple" and "Breathing Silence" are MUSIC Reviewed by Richard Giles THIS SENTENCE IS TRUE by Sheila Chandra Shakti Records, USA, 2001 (48mins) Distributors: Australia—MRA, tel (07) 3849 6020; USA—Real World, tel (414) 961 8350, www.shakti records.com heila Chandra is a woman of amazing voice. If you've heard her before, you'll understand how she connects with sound (see review, 7/01). Of Indian parentage, born and raised in England, Sheila has released several albums inspired by both Indian and Celtic vocalisation styles. Accompanied by the Ganges Orchestra on This Sentence is True, she finds a musical vehicle that utilises emotion rather than words to express music and sound. Expect the experimental with this "edgy" stuff, as Sheila calls it. An exciting offering. RED SANDS DREAMING by Global Collective New World Music, USA, 2001 (51mins) Distributors: Aust—New World Music, tel (02) 9565 4522; UK—New World Music, tel 01986 781682; USA—New World Music, tel (303) 415 1040, web- site www.newworldmusic.com Cet with the support of Aboriginal and Australian musicians and creators, Red Sands Dreaming is a special collabora- tive project. CAAMA, an Aboriginal-owned organisation helping Aboriginal communi- ties, set the process rolling for Red Sands... Each musician and singer was consulted on the final product before its release. The music was recorded in the bush and studio, then mixed in Sydney with the cooperation of all participants. A remarkably deep and exciting recording of many clans from across Australia, and a real and powerful tribute to reconciliation. ZEN BREAKFAST by Karunesh Real Music, USA, 2001 (57mins) Distributors: Aust—New World Music, tel (02) 9565 4522; USA—Real Music, tel (415) 331 8273, www.realmusic.com Mc of a blend of healing, relaxation and classical music with an element of the sacred, Zen Breakfast is a welcome and needed fusion of the quiet with the vision- ary. Karunesh uses guitar, voice, keyboards and sitar with some sampling to guide us through the Zen archery story about being one with the target before you loose the arrow. Tracks like "Flowing with the Tea", "Moon Temple" and "Breathing Silence" are NEXUS = 79 OCTOBER —- NOVEMBER 2001 www.nexusmagazine.com