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REVIEWS & Mondo Rama, including Jai's version of M U Ss | C "Tomorrow Never Knows" by Lennon and , 7 7 McCartney. He's done wonders with it: the Reviewed by Richard Giles sound will make you cry for more. TAIKO NE SEKAI by TaikOz VHUNZE MOTO TaikOz, Australia, 2001 (64mins) by Oliver Mtukudzi Distributors: Australia—New World Putumayo, USA, 2002 (54mins) Music, tel (02) 9565 4522, website Distributors: USA—Putumayo, tel 1888 http:/Awww.taikoz.com; USA—New 788 8629, http://www.putumayo.com; World Music, tel (303) 415 1040; UK— | UK—Pinnacle Imports, tel 01689 New World Music, tel 01986 781682, 870622; Aust—MRA Entertainment http://www.newworldmusic.com he title of Oliver Mtukudzi's newest L* edition I reviewed an album of dhol, album, Vhunze Moto, translates as "burn- a two-headed wooden drum, the loudest ing ember" in his native Shona language—a in Indian percussion. This issue it's the taiko _ reference to political and social turmoil in drum, among the largest in the world. his homeland of Zimbabwe. The music has Shakuhachi flute master Riley Lee, co- a very danceable, irresistible movement, founder of the TaikOz drum group, is alsoa —_ conjuring up vision with potent meaning but skilled taiko drummer (NEXUS 7/05). The _ presented without fuss. Read the lyrics of power of a taiko concert has to be felt and tracks such as "Moto Moto" ("Fire is Fire") experienced, and, here, TaikOz combines and "Magumo" ("How will it all end?") for deep drum rhythm with the ethereal sound of Oliver's insistent messages. Wonderful the shakuhachi. This album includes a music from a man of insight. seven-minute Quicktime file of a powerful taiko concert held in Brisbane in 2001. PLANET YOGA by various artists ONCE IN A RED MOON Karuna, USA, 2002 (2CDs, 118mins) by Secret Garden Distributors: USA—Karuna Music, tel Universal Music, UK, 2002 (51 mins) (310) 456 9063, http://www.karunamu- Distributors: UK/USA/Aust/NZ— sic.com; UK—Proper Music, tel 08704 Universal Music, website. 440799; Australia— MRA Entertainment http:/www.universalmusic.com ubtitled "Music for Yoga, Meditation and Hur praised Secret Garden's earlier Peace", this is a double album of songs albums (NEXUS 3/04, 6/06), it's a plea-___ and melodies from the Indian yogic tradi- sure to hear their new CD. Norwegian key- _ tion, designed for meditation or for any boardist Rolf Lovland and Irish violinist physical discipline such as yoga, tai chi or Fionnuala Sherry combine sweeping har- relaxation techniques. The first disc con- monies from traditional Celtic and tains songs and chants from artists such as Scandinavian instruments and songs. It's Krishna Das, Jai Uttal, Dave Stringer and captivating stuff! Guests include Karen Rasa. The second disc features music from Matheson from the Irish group Capercaillie, Ali Akbar Khan, Benjy Wertheimer and Julian Lloyd Webber on cello, Swedish Drala. The first track on CD two is a partic- harpist Asa Jinder from the debut album, ularly inspiring acoustic guitar and bansuri and Brian Kennedy of Riverdance fame with flute piece from Drala's Steve Gorn and Uilleann piper Liam O'Flynn. This is a David Nichtern. A stimulating collection. hauntingly beautiful collection. 1 . = = = r. Fr) ee 7 oP Maes Fe MONDO RAMA by Jai Uttal and the Pagan Love Orchestra Narada, USA, 2002 (61mins) Distributors: USA—Narada, tel (414) 961 8350; Aust—MRA Entertainment, tel (07) 3849 6020; UK—Real World ai Uttal is a unique US performer who has done much to bring Indian fusion music with traditional lyrics to a wide audience (see NEXUS 3/01). This is his fifth album, and with his group, the Pagan Love Orchestra, he has moved far in presenting Indian sounds. His haunting voice has a special timbre. Several tracks stand out on ONCE IN A RED MOON by Secret Garden Universal Music, UK, 2002 (51mins) Distributors: UK/USA/Aust/NZ— Universal Music, website http://www.universalmusic.com Hur praised Secret Garden's earlier albums (NEXUS 3/04, 6/06), it's a plea- sure to hear their new CD. Norwegian key- boardist Rolf Lovland and Irish violinist Fionnuala Sherry combine sweeping har- monies from traditional Celtic and Scandinavian instruments and songs. It's captivating stuff! Guests include Karen Matheson from the Irish group Capercaillie, Julian Lloyd Webber on cello, Swedish harpist Asa Jinder from the debut album, and Brian Kennedy of Riverdance fame with Uilleann piper Liam O'Flynn. This is a hauntingly beautiful collection. MONDO RAMA by Jai Uttal and the Pagan Love Orchestra Narada, USA, 2002 (61mins) Distributors: USA—Narada, tel (414) 961 8350; Aust—MRA Entertainment, tel (07) 3849 6020; UK—Real World ai Uttal is a unique US performer who has done much to bring Indian fusion music with traditional lyrics to a wide audience (see NEXUS 3/01). This is his fifth album, and with his group, the Pagan Love Orchestra, he has moved far in presenting Indian sounds. His haunting voice has a special timbre. Several tracks stand out on NEXUS +73 AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2002 www.nexusmagazine.com